Stockton, CA…Caltrans and the San Joaquin Regional Public Agency Consortium (SJPAC) are holding a Public Works and Purchasing Showcase on April 6, in the San Joaquin County Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, located at 2101 East Earhart Avenue in Stockton.

This event runs from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and connects small businesses with Federal, State and San Joaquin County local governments. All businesses are invited to this free networking opportunity to learn about small business opportunities, supplier diversity programs, and procurement.

Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs and San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors Chairman Chuck Winn will kick off this showcase with a presentation, followed by two interactive panel presentations. The presentations will give businesses a chance to ask questions and seek best contracting practices.

The first focuses on upcoming projects with Caltrans, San Joaquin County Public Works Department, City of Stockton Public Works Department, San Joaquin Delta College Contracting, California Water Service, and the University of the Pacific Capital Planning & Space Management. The second features procurement opportunities with Caltrans, San Joaquin County Purchasing and Supportive Services Department, City of Stockton Purchasing Department, San Joaquin Delta College Purchasing Department, California Department of General Services and San Joaquin Regional Transit District. RSVP at http://sjpacshowcase2017.eventbrite.com.

For more information, please visit www.thesrpac.com or contact the Caltrans Office of Small Business at (209) 948-7855 or D10.small.business@dot.ca.gov