Small Business Commitment

Sapphos Environmental, Inc. (SEI) shares the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) goal to ensure equity and inclusion in the construction of the California High-Speed Rail (HSR) Project. The Sapphos Environmental’s Small Business (SB) Alliance Partners Program develops and empowers historically underutilized business, including those owned by women, people of color and veterans. As a small business firm, Sapphos Environmental understands the importance of creating equity for other small businesses. This small business participation commitment also acknowledges budget requirements for state and federally funded projects. The Authority and other State of California agencies adhere to the established 25 percent SB goal on state portion of the contract, which is inclusive and includes the following classifications:

Small Business (SB)
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)
Microbusiness (MB)

Within the 25 percent SB goal, 3 percent of the budget is allocated to MBs, and another 3 percent to meet the DVBE goal (as certified through the California DGS). Sapphos Environmental is committed to meeting and exceeding these goals by fostering relationships with small business participation in future state contracts and for the current California High-Speed Rail Property Management Compliance Servies (PMES) contract. The subconsultants below have been identified by Sapphos Environmental to complete work on PMES contract:

Bancroft Construction Services - Bancroft Construction Services
Elderflower, LLC - Elderflower LLC
H.T. Harvey & Associates - Home - H. T. Harvey & Associates
Millennium Consulting - Millennium Consulting

Small Business Support Events

5th Annual Caltrans DBE-DB Summit

March 4, 2026

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Fresno Convention Center, 848 M. Street, Fresno, CA 93721

This event includes workshops, panels, and a Cal eProcure clinic. You’ll also have the chance to network with state and local agencies, connect with prime contractors, and more!

Meet and network with a variety of Caltrans partners.
Listen to inspiring and valuable insights from Caltrans leadership.
Enhance your company’s business profile with state agency buyers.
Connect with resource organizations to start, grow, and scale your business.

Hosted by Caltrans Office of Civil Rights.

Contact: Dalia Demian

smallbusinessadvocate@dot.ca.gov

California Supplier Diversity Symposium 2026

Attend this free event to access resources and contract opportunities. This event focuses on increasing the economic impact of California’s small and diverse businesses.

March 18, 2026

8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101

At this event you can:

Listen to industry experts discuss opportunities in insurance, utilities, healthcare, transportation, and government.
Discover different purchasing methods.
Learn how to use your state certification with cities, counties, and more.
Get help optimizing your Cal eProcure account.

The event includes a plenary session, resource expo, breakout sessions, and panel discussions.

Hosted by Statewide Coalition on Diversity Initiatives.

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2026 California Supplier Diversity Symposium

The California Supplier Diversity Symposium is back for its third year!

Brought to you by the Statewide Coalition on Diversity Initiatives in partnership with the City of Pasadena, this event is focused on increasing the economic impact of California’s small and/or diverse businesses by expanding their access to business resources and procurement opportunities.

Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101
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Mar 18, 2026 08:00am PT

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Tracks to Opportunity Networking Summit

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91101

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is hosting a

Tracks to Opportunity Networking Summit on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Join us for an exciting event featuring workshops and presentations on available financial resources, interactive resource partner exhibitors, exhibiting Primes seeking teaming opportunities with small businesses, and dynamic networking designed to spark new ideas and meaningful connections!

Attendees will also hear about current and upcoming high-speed rail procurements. Whether you're looking to learn, collaborate, or grow your business, this is the perfect place to connect with industry leaders and like-minded professionals.

Procurement IDIQ Workshop

During the event, Emily Morrison, the Authority’s Chief of Contracting, will provide an

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) workshop that covers:

Details about the IDIQ process and methodology
How can businesses participate
Upcoming procurement opportunities and schedules, and
A Q&A Session with presenters

Visit the IDIQ webpage to learn more!