DBE/WBE/MBE Subcontracting Opportunity (General)

Certified Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, or Minority-Owned businesses are invited to participate in a subcontracting opportunity under the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Highway District 5 to support drilling, labor, or hauling services required for state infrastructure projects. This opportunity is designed to help fulfill Kentucky’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goals, ensuring eligible firms have access to work on public highway projects. The solicitation is open to qualified businesses that meet the state’s certification criteria and can demonstrate capacity to deliver the specified services in compliance with project standards. The opportunity is posted with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, at 5:30 PM Eastern Time, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238990 applies, covering other construction-related services. Performance will occur across various locations within Kentucky, with no specific city designated other than “Other,” indicating potential work throughout the district’s jurisdiction. Businesses interested in participating must submit their information through the Kentucky VSS Advantage platform, located at the provided web link, to be considered for inclusion in subcontractor pools or direct assignments. There is no formal set-aside designation, but participation is prioritized for certified businesses to meet federally mandated diversity contracting objectives.