Small Business Resources

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is committed to ensuring that Small Businesses (SBs), inclusive of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) and Micro-Businesses are afforded every opportunity to participate in the contracting opportunities of the high-speed rail project.  Below are some resources for Small Businesses, including the CHSRA’s SB Policy and Program Plan. 

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact a SB team member. 

Contact the Small Business Team

HSRA Project Delivery Director/Contracts Manager 

Shahin Pourvahidi 

SB Technical/Policy Consultants 

Padilla & Associates 

•    Pat Padilla 

•    Olivia Fonseca 

SB Outreach Consultants 

VMA Communications, Inc. 

•     Valerie Martinez 

•     Chelsea Dickerson 

For more information about the HSRA’s Small and Disadvantaged Business Program, information is available at http://www.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov/sb-resources.aspx.  SB owners/advocates can also contact the SB Team Members at (916) 324-1541 or via email at SBProgram@hsr.ca.gov 

To request a Small Business speaker, please submit a SB Program Speakers Request: CLICK HERE