Certified Small, Minority, or Woman-Owned Business Participation

This contract opportunity invites HUB, MBE, WBE, or SBE-certified businesses to participate as suppliers or service providers under a prime contract with a reciprocal preference given to North Carolina-based firms. The solicitation is managed by the Wake County Board of Education and falls under the NAICS code 424820, which pertains to wholesale trade of construction materials. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract and is open for participation by certified small, minority, and woman-owned businesses looking to align with larger contracting efforts. While no specific set-aside classification is stated, the emphasis on certified business participation and regional preference creates a targeted pathway for qualifying entities to contribute to public sector projects in the state. The response deadline for this solicitation is May 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with the opportunity posted on May 11, 2026, providing a window of approximately eleven days for interested parties to prepare and submit their proposals. The place of performance and office address details are not specified, suggesting work may be distributed across Wake County or associated locations under the jurisdiction of the board. Interested businesses should review the full solicitation through the provided link to understand scope expectations, compliance requirements, and any additional documentation needed for certification verification. Participation offers a direct route to engage in public infrastructure or supply-chain efforts while leveraging state and local incentives for certified businesses.