DBE Compliance & Small Business Participation Reporting

The contract encompasses comprehensive support for DBE compliance and small business participation reporting in alignment with a 35% participation goal, requiring active outreach efforts, meticulous documentation, and timely preparation of all mandated reports. This subcontract is positioned under NAICS code 541611, indicating professional administrative services focused on meeting federal and state goals for disadvantaged business enterprise inclusion. The work must be executed to satisfy the Orleans Parish School Board’s obligations under federal contracting regulations, ensuring full adherence to reporting standards and compliance protocols. The solicitation is open for responses until July 21, 2026, with no specified set-aside type or point of contact details provided. Performance will take place within Louisiana, though exact city or zip location is not defined. Interested parties must submit proposals through the Louisiana Office of State Procurement portal prior to the deadline, and the nature of the engagement suggests it requires familiarity with transportation and education-related federal funding compliance frameworks. The success of this effort hinges on consistent, accurate reporting and proactive engagement with certified DBE firms to achieve and maintain the target participation rate.