Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Opportunities

This contract opportunity is designed to enable certified disadvantaged business enterprises, including DBEs, MBEs, WBEs, SDBs, HBEs, AABEs, and AIBEs, to engage in subcontracting roles across multiple trades associated with Rowan-Cabarrus Community College projects. The solicitation is open to qualified firms certified under relevant state or federal programs, allowing them to compete for work in areas such as construction, maintenance, and other service-related trades. Participation is intended to promote diversity and inclusion in contracting by providing equitable access to project opportunities for businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The deadline for responses is August 20, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 14, 2026, giving interested firms approximately five weeks to prepare and submit their expressions of interest. The contract is structured as a subcontracting opportunity under the authority of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in North Carolina and does not include a specific NAICS code or set-aside designation. Participation will be governed by established certification requirements and compliance standards for disadvantaged business enterprises, with no specific place of performance identified beyond the college’s operational areas in North Carolina. Interested firms are directed to the provided URL for detailed submission instructions and eligibility criteria.