Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation and Outreach

The contract requires providers to deliver DBE-certified subcontracting services or support outreach and reporting efforts aimed at achieving the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority’s 32% system-wide Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation target on federally funded transit projects. Entities must demonstrate the capability to either perform work as a DBE subcontractor or actively facilitate the inclusion of DBE firms through coordination, monitoring, and documentation that aligns with federal compliance standards. The effort is focused on ensuring equitable opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while meeting federal reporting obligations tied to transit infrastructure funding. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541330 and is open for responses until August 25, 2026, with a posting date of July 28, 2026. Participants must be prepared to engage in detailed reporting and outreach activities that support the agency’s goal of equitable participation, with no specific set-aside designation outlined. All work is to be performed in support of RTA’s federally funded transit initiatives within the Louisiana region, and interested parties must ensure their DBE certification is current and recognized under federal guidelines. The contract does not specify a physical location for performance, indicating that services may extend across the agency’s broader transit network.