Valley Sierra SBDC Serving Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties

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Contracting and Procurement

Valley Sierra SBDC has launched the Contract Ready Program – A program designed to connect small businesses of Stanislaus County with government and private contracting opportunities.

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The Contract Ready Program

The Contract Ready Program was developed in response to a growing regional opportunity.

Billions of dollars in public and private contracts are awarded each year, going to companies outside of our community. The reason for this? Many small businesses lack the technical knowledge, preparation, and connections needed to pursue them. As a result, local companies are often outbid or discouraged from entering the contracting space altogether.

Through one-on-one advising, workshops, and hands-on support, the Contract Ready Program helps businesses prepare essential materials, understand contracting requirements, and pursue opportunities with local governments and large institutions.

The Contract Ready Program is open to all small businesses in Stanislaus County that have been in business for 2.5 years and are interested in pursuing government or large private sector contracts, including those new to procurement, as well as established businesses seeking to grow.

As a part of this program we help you:

  • Find contracting opportunities
  • Get registered on contracting platforms
  • Obtain city, state and federal certifications
  • Market your business to government agencies
  • Create capability statements

Contract Ready Workshop Series

Are you interested in learning about the world of procurement, but are looking for a self paced, low pressure method of study?

Valley Sierra has put together a self-paced Government Contracting Webinar Series. This series walks you through all the stages of procurement, giving you a background insight on what the government is actually looking for.

Released in a bi-monthly format, these videos are on-demand, designed for you to watch at your own pace. When signing up you also receive access to our expert one-on-one advisors, who will be available if you have any questions, or want a tailored approach to your business.

To be released in March:

  • Contracting Webinar Series Module 3: What to Expect
  • Contracting Webinar Series Module 4: Finding your Buyer

To be released in April:

  • Contracting Webinar Series Module 5: Is this the Right Buyer?
  • Contracting Webinar Series Module 6: Capabilities Statements

To be released in May:

  • Contracting Webinar Series Module 7: Marketing to Government Agencies
  • Contracting Webinar Series Module 8: Certifications

To be released in June:

  • Contracting Webinar Series Module 9: Introduction to Proposal Writing
  • Contracting Webinar Series Module 10: Pricing
  • Contracting Webinar Series Module 11: Certification Supporting Documents

Searching for Contracting Opportunities

New bids and requests for proposals are released throughout the year. Check these websites regularly for new opportunities, If you find an contract you would like to apply for or learn more about, reach out to the Contract Ready Project Coordinator directly at dnunes@opportunitystanislaus.com for guidance on next steps.

If you are looking to work with the Federal Government, you can browse their current and past contracting opportunities here: Sam.gov

If you are looking to work with the state of California, you can browse their current and past contracting opportunities here: Cal eProcure

If you are looking to work with Stanislaus or surrounding counties, you can browse their current and past contracting opportunities below.

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