Diversity and Small Business Outreach Program Support

The contract supports the prime contractor in identifying, engaging, and partnering with minority-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged business enterprises, HUBZone firms, and veteran-owned businesses to fulfill diversity and inclusion objectives on a City of Columbus, Indiana project. The work focuses on outreach, relationship building, and mobilization of certified small and diverse businesses to ensure compliance with applicable equity goals, leveraging targeted strategies to expand participation across the project’s supply chain. The effort is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541618, which pertains to other management consulting services, indicating a consultative and coordination role rather than direct service delivery. The opportunity is open for responses until August 11, 2026, with no set-aside designation specified, and the performance location is tied to the City of Columbus, Indiana. While specific agency contact details or physical delivery address are not provided, the posting is accessible through the city’s public procurement portal, suggesting that all communication and submissions must follow the online system outlined in the provided link. Contractors interested in this subcontract must demonstrate proven experience in diversity procurement support, possess networks within certified business communities, and be prepared to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with the city’s equity targets.