Mission Statement
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) serves a governance role at the District for equity programs and state and federal compliance. OCR's major compliance obligations at the District focuses on the following state and federal regulations and/or programs: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California Labor Code, Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Environmental Justice (EJ), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Small Business and Non-Discrimination Program for Subcontracting.
OCR is comprised of three divisions that support these responsibilities: Workforce and Policy Compliance, Contract and Labor Compliance, and Economic Opportunity Policies and Programs.
LATEST NEWS
Upcoming Outreach Events:
Small Business Outreach: Prime Opportunities
- Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive, Lounge Room, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
- Thursday, August 23rd, 2018
- 10:00am – 11:30am
- RSVP: http://www.cpmlogistics.net/events
Small Business Outreach: Informational Program
- San Mateo Conference Center, 1300 South El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Mateo, CA 94402
- Thursday, September 6th, 2018
- 10:00am – 11:30am
- RSVP: http://www.cpmlogistics.net/events
Small Business Outreach: Electrical Program
- NECA - NorCal Chapter 5934 Gibraltar Dr. #205, Pleasanton, CA 94588
- Thursday, September 20th, 2018
- 10:00am – 11:30am
- RSVP: http://www.cpmlogistics.net/events
Small Business Outreach: Informational Program
- SBA 455 Market St. # 600, San Francisco, CA 94105
- Thursday, October 11th, 2018
- 10:00am – 11:30am
- RSVP: http://www.cpmlogistics.net/events
Small Business Outreach: Stations Program
- Oakland Chamber of Commerce, 475 14th Street - Board Room, Oakland, CA 94612
- Thursday, October 25th, 2018
- 10:00am – 11:30am
- RSVP: http://www.cpmlogistics.net/events
Small Business Outreach: Informational Program
- Contra Costa Transit Authority, 2999 Oak Rd., #100, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
- Thursday, December 6th, 2018
- 10:00am – 11:30am
- RSVP: http://www.cpmlogistics.net/events
To become a Local Small Business, Local LGBTBE, Local DVBE, download verification form here.
For the Business Advisory Council Bylaws, click here.
Title VI Information
Contact Information
Contract Compliance and Certification:
Ruby Smith, Program Manager II, rsmith@bart.gov or (510) 464-6324
Labor Compliance:
Ardis Graham, Manager of Special Projects, agraham@bart.gov or (510) 464-6195