The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Small Contractor Boot Camp -Fall 2026

***Please note this is a hybrid event*** The first three sessions are virtual: -October 6, 2026 -October 8, 2026 -October 13, 2026 The fourth session on October 15, 2026, is in person, and the location will be announced. *** ______________________________________________________________________ The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Small Contractor Boot Camp is a four-session program designed specifically for small contractors to improve their competitive bidding capacity. Through a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum, small contractors will learn more on the pre-qualification process for the Pre-Qualified Service Provider (PQSP) bench contracts for projects ranging from $25K - $5M, how to bid for work, and successfully execute BuildLACCD construction projects. Curriculum Includes: • Qualifying for Pre-Qualified Service Provider Bench • Bonding & Certification • Access to Capital • Estimating • Scheduling • Safety • Sustainability • Labor Compliance • Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Requirements • Local Worker Hire Program LACCD’s $14.9 billion building program seeks to modernize and renovate projects throughout its nine colleges. The Board of Trustees established a 30% Local, Small, Emerging, and Disabled Veteran (LSEDV) participation goal for all BuildLACCD contracts. The District also seeks and encourages participation by minority-, women-, and LGBTQ-owned businesses.