Working with the RTC
Jobs and Contracts
Work with the RTC and make a difference in Santa Cruz County. Whether you join the agency as an employee or partner with us as a contractor, your work will help the RTC create a transportation system that works for all residents and improves economic opportunity in the region. Join us as we plan for the future. Find open opportunities — including recently closed or awarded contracts in the following sections.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The RTC is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. RTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE)
The RTC encourages the participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) in its contracts. The RTC affirms the utilization and participation of qualified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Underutilized Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (UDBE) firms in its contracting and procurement activities for federally-funded contracts. Find out more about becoming a designated DBE by the State of California or finding a DBE to subcontract.
- Apply for DBE certification under the Unified Certification Program (UCP) of California (https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-10/district-10-popular-links/apply-for-dbe-certification) (Hosted by the California Department of Transportation, Office of Business & Economic Opportunity)
- Search for a certified DBE firm (https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/dbe-search) (Hosted by the California Department of Transportation, Office of Business & Economic Opportunity)
Employment Opportunities
Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the Human Resource Office. Materials submitted become the property of RTC and will not be returned. For assistance, please call (831) 460-3200. RTC Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
Consulting Opportunities
Transportation planning efforts, programs, and capital projects require the expertise of many professionals, and RTC employs the services of contractors to accomplish some of these activities. Qualified vendors able to fulfill the specifications and meet the terms and conditions required are encouraged to submit bids/offers.
Construction Contracting
Qualified vendors able to fulfill the specifications and meet the terms and conditions required are encouraged to submit bids/offers in response to Invitations for Bids (IFBs) and Requests for Bids (RFBs) for construction projects. The RTC uses an electronic system, BidExpress for all formal advertisements of projects greater than $220,000.
Public works projects under $220,000 use an informal bidding process. Sign up to get formal and informal bid notices.
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