Buy America De Minimis Cost Waiver Workbook
TRAINING: April 16, 2026, 9:00AM - 10:30AM PT
Join the Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA), Office of Guidance & Oversight (OGO), for a virtual tutorial on the purpose and usage of its Build America Buy America (BABA) De Minimis Cost Waiver Workbook. This set of Excel spreadsheets assists in the calculation and tracking of a project's allowable foreign materials.
Hosted by California LTAP, this free 90-minute webinar is intended to inform construction staff, resident engineers, construction managers, and design staff administering local transportation projects that are off the State Highway System and using federal funds subject to BABA requirements.
Webinar Topics Include:
- How to use the De Minimis Cost Waiver Workbook (v1.1)
- Review of a Waiver Example
- How to Invoke the Small Grants Waiver
- Audience Q&A
Instructor:
- Michael Ramos, Construction Oversight Engineer Caltrans DLA,
Office of Guidance & Oversight District 6 & 10 (Merced & Mariposa counties)
Register to attend or contact CALTAP for more details
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Build America, Buy America
The Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requires that all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects be produced in the United States.
BABA builds upon previous Made in America policies to help bolster America's industrial base, protect our national security, and support high-paying jobs.
