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OCTA Outreach Calendar
Use the OCTA Outreach Calendar below to find out about upcomming vendor outreach events such as the Vendor Orientation or Meet the Contract Administrator/Buyer programs. To register for an event, scroll through the list and click on the event title and then the registration or email link.
For general information about the various outreach programs, see below.
VENDOR ORIENTATION
If you are interested in learning more about CAMM and how business is conducted at OCTA, attend OCTA’s Vendor Orientation Meeting. Once a month OCTA conducts the Vendor Orientation Meeting where firms are given a presentation explaining OCTA’s procurement process and an overview of CAMM NET. Only CAMM is authorized to commit OCTA for the purchase of equipment, materials or supplies.
Use the Outreach Calendar above to Register to attend a Vendor Orientation Session.
MEET THE CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR/BUYER
The “Meet The Contract Administrator/Buyer” Program is a tool that will provide vendors face-to-face communication with OCTA procurement staff through the Contracts Administration and Materials Management (CAMM) department. The program is open to any vendor who would like to discuss their company’s products and services with OCTA.
For more information, use the Outreach Calendar above to locate an upcomming event and click on the event email link.
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
OCTA periodically hosts Small Business Workshops focused on equipping small business with the information and tools necessary to successfully participate in the public procurement process. These workshops are also a good networking opportunity for small business owners.
Past Event Information and Presentations:
Small Business Workshop 2011
BUSINESS EXPOS AND CONFERENCES
OCTA participates by staffing an exhibitor booth at highly attended events throughout the year such as the CalCon (California Construction) and Jet Propulsion Laboratory Expos. These expos provide information about OCTA and its services. CAMM staff is eager to answer questions and guide new and existing vendors through the procurement process.
Past Event Information and Presentations:
Small Business Forum 2010
Architectural and Engineering Capital Programs Forum 2010
Also provided at the various business events are helpful handouts designed to assist firms in becoming successful OCTA vendors/contractors, such as:
Upcoming Projects List
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
The Authority participates in various local business associations. The Business Relations Administrator participates in these groups' networking events, which builds relationships and strengthen OCTA's standing in the business community.
PARTNERING WITH OTHER AGENCIES
OCTA takes a leadership role in partnering with other agencies to reach out to the business community. The Authority collaborates with the following agencies:
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