All contractors across Santa Clara County are highly encouraged to participate in the San José Public Works Department’s upcoming Construction Academy’s Contracting Seminar Series (Seminar Series) beginning May 5, 2021.  It is a unique program available in only a handful of jurisdictions across the nation.  This is an opportunity for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, General Construction, and Concrete and Pavement Contractors to financially participate in construction projects with the City of San José, which is valued at over $4 billion in the City’s five-year Capital Improvement Program. 

Our measurement of success is when our strong and vibrant small business community in San José  is winning contracts and creating wealth and employment in our communities.

The Seminar Series will occur weekly for six weeks from May 5 to June 16 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Attendance will help contractors streamline their processes, avoid pitfalls, and place them in the best position to bid on and complete a public works project. Registration is available at www.sanjoseca.gov/constructionacademy. 

In addition, two free online Opportunity Awareness events are scheduled for April 21, 2021 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. (Session A) and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. (Session B). Attendance is optional and participants are encouraged to register for one of the sessions. Both sessions will contain the same agenda and programmatic information. These events will allow contractors to learn about new public works bid solicitations and they will offer networking opportunities with City staff, prime, and subcontractors.  Registration is available at  www.sanjoseca.gov/constructionacademy.