Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Compliance

The contract requires comprehensive oversight and reporting of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation to ensure full compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 for all project activities funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. The contractor must implement and maintain a robust DBE program that includes proactive outreach, accurate certification verification, meaningful participation tracking, and timely submission of all required reports to demonstrate adherence to federal affirmative action standards for disadvantaged business inclusion. This includes monitoring prime and subcontractor compliance, documenting good faith efforts to engage certified DBEs, and ensuring transparency in procurement practices to meet federal accountability expectations. The work is structured as a subcontract under the Mississippi Department of Transportation's MPTAP program and is tied to FAA-funded infrastructure projects within the state of Mississippi. Although the specific place of performance is not detailed, all activities must align with state and federal requirements governing DBE utilization on federally assisted contracts. The solicitation opens on June 24, 2026, with responses due by July 23, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541611, indicating the need for management, administrative, and compliance-related professional services. Contractors must demonstrate experience in federal transportation DBE compliance, the ability to manage reporting systems, and familiarity with Mississippi's state-specific implementation procedures in order to successfully fulfill contractual obligations.