Diversity & Inclusion Reporting Support

The contract seeks to support a prime contractor in achieving aspirational diversity goals by providing comprehensive assistance with outreach, documentation, and policy development aimed at increasing participation from Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The work involves identifying and engaging qualified MBE/WBE/DBE vendors, maintaining meticulous records of outreach efforts and participation metrics, and helping to establish or refine internal policies that promote equitable supplier inclusion. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with diversity targets and enhancing the prime contractor’s ability to meet affirmative action and equity objectives in public procurement. The position is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541613, which corresponds to management consulting services, indicating the advisory and strategic nature of the support required. The solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, and is issued by the Illinois Procurement agency. While specific location details for performance or contact points are not provided, the scope implies that work may be conducted remotely or across multiple sites in alignment with the prime contractor’s operations. The nature of the engagement focuses on long-term capacity building rather than one-time reporting, emphasizing sustainability and institutional integration of diversity practices.