Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) / MWBE Specialty Trade Participation

The contract invites DBE, MBE, and WBE-certified firms to participate as subcontractors in a variety of specialty trade roles within the civil, electrical, and supply sectors under a project managed by the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration through the MPTAP program. The opportunity is open to certified disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses seeking to engage in construction-related activities, with the NAICS code 237110 indicating a focus on sewer and other heavy and civil engineering construction. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, and responses are due by September 4, 2026, with no set-aside designation specified beyond the targeted participation of certified firms. Performance location details are not provided, but the contract is administered by the state of Mississippi, and interested parties must apply through the official state bid portal. There is no designated point of contact listed, and all information and submissions must be handled via the provided online link. Participation is structured as a subcontracting opportunity, meaning firms will work under a prime contractor on the project, and the goal is to increase equitable involvement of certified businesses in state infrastructure initiatives.