The Procurement Pipeline: Connecting Small Business to Big Opportunity

Are you a small business owner looking to scale, break into government contracting, or find your next big project? The Procurement Pipeline is your direct link to the buyers, prime contractors, and economic development resources that can help make it happen.

This in-person networking event and expo is designed to get small businesses in the same room with city and county buyers, agency representatives, and prime contractors who are actively looking for qualified partners. Whether you are looking for subcontracting opportunities, searching for the perfect Joint Venture (JV) or teaming partner, or trying to navigate local procurement resources, this event is built for you.

• Meet the Buyers: Connect directly with city and county purchasing agents and economic development teams.
• Find Teaming & JV Partners: Meet fellow business owners to build powerful alliances and expand your capacity.
• Discover Subcontracting Opportunities: Learn about upcoming projects and find out what prime contractors need right now.

While this event is free and open to all business industries, our target focus for this session is on businesses in the following sectors:

• Construction & General Contracting
• Electrical Contracting
• Engineering Services
• Architectural Design
• Professional Consulting
• Manufacturers: Supplier Quality & Procurement

Skip the cold calls. You will have the chance to pitch your business face-to-face to the following confirmed agencies, utilities, and prime contractors:

Federal & State & Local Government Agencies:

• Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)
• Caltrans (Small Business Liaison & Training Coordinator)
• California Department of General Services (DGS)
• California High-Speed Rail Authority
• California Highway Patrol (CHP)
• Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT)
• County of Sacramento
• Placer County Procurement

Major Utilities & Prime Contractors:

• SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District)
• Granite Construction
• Endemic Environmental Services, Inc

Business Support & Small Business Resources:

• Norcal SBDC (Small Business Development Center)
• APEX Accelerator (Formerly PTAC)
• SVMA (Sacramento Valley Manufacturing Alliance)

Are you a prime contract holder looking to expand your sub-contracting network or meet reliable, local partners? We have table space available for primes interested in exhibiting and meeting attendees.

To secure a table for your company at the event, please reach out directly to [email protected].

Registration is free, but space is limited. Secure your spot today and start building your procurement pipeline!

To make the most of this event, you must come prepared to do business. Please bring:

• Multiple copies of your Capability Statement (for agency buyers and primes).
• Plenty of Business Cards (for peer-to-peer networking).