r6catalyst's Bridge to Success

Empowering Small Business By Building Infrastructure Capacity.

Small firms build the roads we all use. We help you get ready, get trained, and get the work. One portal. Three programs: NJDOT, NYSDOT, and LA Metro.

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Why we exist

Why Bridge to Success?

Public contracts are hard to win. The rules are long and the paperwork is strict. Good firms lose bids every day because of it. We believe small businesses build the roads, bridges, and transit lines we all use. So we built one place to help you get ready, get trained, and get the work.

Get readyOne-on-one coaching on accounting, bidding, and certification paperwork.
Get trainedOnline courses and real apprenticeship spots for you and your crew.
Get the workBid with confidence and stay in the running for public transportation contracts.

Our programs

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NJDOT External Workforce Development & Training Program (EWDTP)

Free coaching to help New Jersey DBE firms qualify, track costs, and win more bids.

Target Audience: NJDOT Certified DBEs & Subcontractors
Core Focus: Financial Compliance, Estimating, Prequalification

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NYSDOT On-the-Job Training (OJT)

We connect people to highway construction jobs and help prime contractors meet their training hours.

Target Audience: Trainees, Apprentices & Prime Contractors
Core Focus: 11-Region Directory, OJT Hours Tracking, Recruitment

NYSDOT OJT Program

LA Metro DBE Advisory

Plain help with the new USDOT rules, your personal story, and your net worth forms.

Target Audience: Certified DBEs in LA County / Southern CA
Core Focus: Personal Narrative Writing, PNW Verification, SBE Safeguards

LA Metro DBE Services

Built to last

Strong bridges start with strong small businesses.

We help local firms qualify, train, and bid, so more of the work stays close to home.

The proof

Real numbers from real programs.

NJDOT Supportive Services450+Active DBE firms supported

NJDOT Contractor Growth$120M+In bidding capacity approved

NYSDOT On-the-Job Training85,000+Training hours logged and checked

NYSDOT Civil Rights Program11Regions with training partners

Metric	Program Area	Historical Value
Active DBE Businesses Supported	NJDOT Supportive Services	450+ Certified Firms
Prequalification Approvals	NJDOT Contractor Growth	$120M+ Combined Capacity
OJT Hours Logged & Verified	NYSDOT On-the-Job Training	85,000+ Construction Hours
Regional OJT Training Providers	NYSDOT Civil Rights Program	11 State Regions Covered
Personal Narratives Audited	LA Metro Technical Assistance	100% USDOT IFR Compliant
Alternative SBE Conversions	LA Metro Small Business Safety	Zero Interruption in Contracting

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NJDOT External Workforce Development & Training Program (EWDTP)

Free help to get your firm ready to bid and ready to grow.

The NJDOT External Workforce Development & Training Program (EWDTP) is free for certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) in New Jersey. You get coaching, training, and hands-on help. The goal is simple: help you bid with confidence and finish NJDOT highway, bridge, and transit jobs.

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The Three Pillars of Support

Pillar 1: Prequalification & Cost-Basis Approval

NJDOT Form DC-74 AssistanceWe walk you through the money, management, and equipment paperwork. The goal is higher bonding limits and more bidding room.
Cost-Basis Accounting SystemsWe help you set up books that follow federal rules (FAR). We also guide you through a CPA audit of your Indirect Cost Rates (ICR), so you can bill overhead on state work.
Equipment & Financial VerificationWe help you get your balance sheets and equipment lists ready for state review.

Pillar 2: 1-on-1 Technical Coaching

Estimating & Bidding StrategyWe review your plans, quantity take-offs, unit prices, and bids with you, one on one, on real highway jobs.
Compliance & Project AdministrationLearn certified payroll, LCPtracker, and DBE commitments. Get paid on time.
Contract Law & Risk MitigationLearn how to read subcontracts, track change orders, and settle disputes before they cost you.

Pillar 3: Training & Learning Academy

Six self-paced TalentLMS tracks for owners and staff.

Marketing & Business Development Track

Write a strong capability statement, build your online presence, answer RFPs and RFQs, and meet prime contractors.

Public Procurement & Contracting Track

Learn how NJDOT bids work, how online bidding works, the Commercially Useful Function (CUF) rules, Joint Ventures, and how to negotiate subcontracts.

Financial Management & Accounting Track

Learn the FAR basics, set up QuickBooks for contractors, track job costs, build Indirect Cost Rates (ICR), and get audit ready.

Access to Capital & Bonding Track

Find working capital, mobilization funding, and credit lines. Get ready for bonding. Build strong bank ties.

Project Management & Operations Track

Learn heavy civil scheduling in Primavera P6, contract basics, claims, change orders, jobsite safety, certified payroll, and LCPtracker.

Continuing Education & Accreditation Track

Earn approved Continuing Professional Center (CPC) and Professional Development Hour (PDH) credits for licensed engineers and project leaders.

Program Eligibility

This program is built for:

Certified NJ Unified Certification Program (NJUCP) DBEs

Certified firms that want more cash flow, more bidding room, and stronger skills.

Emerging Construction Subcontractors

Heavy civil, trucking, utility, engineering, and specialty trade firms that want NJUCP certification and a way into public transit work.

Prime Contractor Partners

Primes who need certified, well-trained DBE partners for upcoming NJDOT lettings.

Program Journey: Intake to Graduation

Intake & Needs AssessmentFill out a short online assessment. We look at your finances, prequalification status, and top needs.
Customized Business Action Plan (BAP)Your Business Advisor helps you set clear goals for prequalification, training, and bids.
Execution & Technical CoachingJoin 1-on-1 coaching sessions and sign up your staff for the self-paced TalentLMS courses.
Prequalification Submission & BiddingFinish your Form DC-74 package, file overhead rates that follow FAR, and start bidding.

NJDOT SSP Intake & Coaching Application Form

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Business Details

Legal Business Name

Doing Business As (DBA)If applicable

NJUCP Certification Number

Primary Contact Name & Title

Business Physical Address

Primary Phone Number

Email Address

Business Classification & Capability

Core NAICS Codes

Primary Trade Categorye.g., Heavy Civil, Trucking, Electrical, Paving, Engineering

Current NJDOT Prequalification Status

Current Maximum Bidding Capacity ($)

Support Requested

Select all that apply.

NJDOT Prequalification (Form DC-74) FAR-Compliant Accounting & Overhead Setup Blueprint Reading & Cost Estimating LCPtracker & Certified Payroll Technical Support TalentLMS Access for Staff Contract & Change Order Review Coaching

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NYSDOT On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program

A good job can change a family. We help people find the way in.

The NYSDOT On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program helps more people from groups that have been left out start careers in highway construction. We team up with workforce centers, trade schools, and community groups. Together, we give job seekers a clear path to work and help build a stronger crew for New York's roads and bridges.

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Core Strategic Tracks

Track 1: Supporting Non-Profit Training Facilities & Pre-Apprenticeship Providers

Community & Vocational PartnershipsWe work with non-profit training centers, community groups, and trade schools. Partners include SUNY Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC), Syracuse Build, and local building trade funds.
Recruitment & Screening SupportWe help partners find and prepare strong candidates for steady, good-paying highway careers.
Technical Curriculum IntegrationWe match classroom lessons to what real NYSDOT jobsites expect, including safety.

Track 2: Job Seekers & Trainee Pathways

Trade Exploration & OrientationTry the main highway trades hands-on, like carpentry, ironwork, masonry, paving, and heavy equipment.
Workforce Readiness & Soft SkillsResume help, jobsite communication, work habits, and interview practice.
Safety Certifications & PlacementFree OSHA 10 safety training, plus help landing a spot on a heavy civil project.

Track 3: Local Hire Initiative: The I-81 Viaduct Model

Award-Winning Local Hire FrameworkSee the Local Hire model first used on the NYSDOT I-81 Viaduct Project, which opens more jobs to people who live nearby.
Disadvantaged Community AccessWe connect residents of overlooked neighborhoods with career training and union pre-apprenticeship spots on nearby infrastructure projects.

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