COBID Certification and Small Business Outreach Support

The contract requires the development of subcontracting plans and active outreach efforts directed toward certified diverse businesses, including those designated as DBE, MBE, WBE, SDV, and ESB, in anticipation of subcontracting opportunities. This involves identifying potential subcontracting opportunities, estimating their monetary value, and thoroughly documenting all outreach activities to ensure compliance and transparency. The work is scoped to support the Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Disabilities, and is focused on ensuring that small and diverse business enterprises have equitable access to subcontracting roles. All efforts must align with the intent of promoting inclusion and economic opportunity within the state’s procurement ecosystem. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541611, indicating services related to management consulting, and is tied to a performance location in Salem, Oregon, with a zip code of 97301. The solicitation was posted on April 24, 2026, and responses are due by May 25, 2026, with no set-aside type specified. Interested parties must engage in comprehensive planning and reporting to demonstrate meaningful engagement with certified firms, and the contract does not specify a particular contract type or funding mechanism beyond its focus on subcontracting activities. The goal is to build a framework that facilitates accountability and measurable participation from underrepresented business communities in state-funded projects.