DBE/MBE/WBE Participation and Outreach

Transit Chicago is seeking subcontractors to partner with certified Disadvantaged, Minority-, and Women-Owned Business Enterprises to fulfill its socioeconomic participation objectives on transit-related projects. The contract requires active outreach and engagement with DBEs, MBEs, and WBEs to ensure meaningful inclusion in project work, with strict adherence to reporting standards that document the extent and nature of subcontracting to these certified businesses. Compliance with all applicable certification and verification protocols is mandatory, and failure to meet participation targets or submit accurate, timely reports may result in penalties or contract sanctions. The opportunity is open to subcontractors who can demonstrate a credible plan for cultivating and sustaining relationships with certified diverse businesses throughout the project lifecycle. Interested parties must submit their proposals by July 21, 2026, and the work will fall under NAICS code 238990, which encompasses other specialty trade contractors. All obligations under this subcontract will be governed by Transit Chicago’s policies and goals for equitable business participation across its infrastructure initiatives.