Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE/SDVOSB) Subconsultant Partnerships

This contract focuses on establishing strategic subcontracting partnerships with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and other disadvantaged firms to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion goals while earning evaluation credit during the procurement process. The solicitation is open to entities seeking to collaborate with certified DBEs or SDVOSBs as subconsultants in support of capital construction and controlled maintenance projects under the DPA - Capital Construction/Controlled Maintenance division in Colorado. The opportunity is tied to the NAICS code 541330, indicating it relates to engineering services, and requires proposers to demonstrate a clear plan for meaningful engagement with disadvantaged businesses to meet EDI objectives. Participation is not merely optional but is designed to be a key factor in the evaluation and award process, encouraging active inclusion of underrepresented firms in federal contracting pipelines. Responses must be submitted by August 7, 2026, at 11:00 PM, with the opportunity posted on August 3, 2026, providing a narrow window for interested parties to prepare and submit proposals. There is no formal set-aside designation, meaning the contract is open to all qualified firms but offers a competitive advantage to those that actively partner with disadvantaged businesses. The place of performance and point of contact details are unspecified, suggesting that projects may span multiple locations within the state of Colorado under the agency’s jurisdiction. Interested firms should access the official portal via the provided link to obtain full participation guidelines, certification requirements, and submission protocols to ensure compliance and maximize evaluation credit through verified SDVOSB and DBE collaborations.