DBE/WBE/MBE Subcontracting and Workforce Participation Compliance

The contract requires support to the prime contractor in achieving Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Women-Owned Business Enterprise, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise participation goals for a Texas Department of Transportation project in Goliad. The focus is on facilitating subcontracting opportunities with certified DBE/WBE/MBE firms and implementing workforce development initiatives, particularly through On-the-Job Training programs designed to increase diverse workforce participation. Compliance with federal and state affirmative action requirements is central to the agreement, ensuring measurable progress toward established participation targets throughout the project lifecycle. All activities under this contract must align with transportation construction standards under NAICS code 237310, which pertains to highway, street, and bridge construction. The contractor is expected to integrate subcontracting plans with clear metrics for DBE/WBE/MBE engagement and to document workforce training outcomes to demonstrate compliance. While no solicitation number or specific response deadline is provided, the posted date indicates the contract is active as of July 1, 2026, with performance tied to the Goliad location. The prime contractor must remain in continual adherence to state and federal guidelines governing equitable business and labor practices on publicly funded infrastructure projects.