Guides

What a feasibility study costs, what drives the price, what a quote should include, and how to keep costs down, from a PhD economist-led California firm.

Economic impact analysis methodology explained: study area, direct spending, IMPLAN and RIMS II multipliers, indirect and induced effects, and mistakes to avoid.

How to prepare a benefit-cost analysis for transportation projects under USDOT 2026 guidance: 7% discount rate, 2024 dollars, emissions changes and common errors.

What 8(a) certification costs in 2026: no SBA fee, consultant prices, what drives cost, and how the new social disadvantage rule affects your application.

A free small business subcontracting plan template that follows all 15 required elements of FAR 52.219-9, with 2026 thresholds and an example goal table.

How California’s 5% non-small business subcontractor preference works: the 25% SB commitment, the $50,000 cap, worked examples and mistakes primes make.

What good faith effort documentation prime contractors need in 2026 for federal plans, California DVBE, paused DBE goals and City of LA BAVN outreach.

How to look up California certified small business, SB-PW, DVBE and DBE firms, which directory to use, and five checks before listing a subcontractor.

SBA wants to cut about 1,000 size standards to 338 and raise thresholds. What it means for small businesses, and how to comment by November 20, 2026.

SBA returned pending 8(a) applications on September 10, 2026. What the new social disadvantage standard requires and how to resubmit within 45 days.