Small Business Enterprise Resource Information Guide

It is the policy of the San Diego Unified Port District (District) that all businesses be provided equal opportunity to participate in the performance of District contracting and leasing opportunities; and to insure that, workers on public works projects of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more are paid the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for regular, holiday, and overtime work as provided by California Labor Code Section 1771.

The District is committed to take all necessary and reasonable steps to increase its use of small businesses for a positive economic impact to the region. Bidders shall be fully informed regarding the requirements contained in the bid specifications, Section 1D, and the District's SBE Plan. All bidders should make good faith efforts to include SBE participation.

This Resource Information Guide has been compiled to assist you with your good faith efforts. The Links will provide you access to SBE firms that provide the type of services or relative materials or supplies that would be counted toward any SBE goal.

Also included is a Link entitled "Documentation of Good Faith Efforts." This form must be completed and provided to the Equal Opportunity Management Office by twelve noon of the next working day following the bid opening. The completed form should reflect the good faith efforts made prior to bid opening.

Bidders are encouraged to contact Equal Opportunity Management Office, if you have any questions, need assistance with obtaining current information on SBE listings, or need additional information relative to the Equal Opportunity Program requirements.

SBE Resource Links

• Caltrans DBE Database
• State of California Department of General Services SBE Database (DGS)
• Central Contractor Registration Database (CCR)
• Equal Opportunity Contact List (pdf)
• Outreach Agency List (pdf)
• Good Faith Efforts Documentation (pdf)
• Good Faith Effort - Attachment A - No Set Goal (pdf)
• Good Faith Effort - Attachment A - With Goal (pdf)
• SOIQ/RFP/RFQ with an SBE Goal (pdf)
• SOIQ/RFP/RFQ without an SBE Goal (pdf)