Equal Opportunity and Small Business Participation Compliance

The contract focuses on ensuring compliance with HUD Section 3, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise requirements for a housing authority project in Orlando. It requires comprehensive support in outreach, recruitment, hiring, and subcontracting practices that actively promote the participation of minority- and women-owned businesses, as well as individuals from low-income communities, in alignment with federal equity mandates. The contractor must implement strategies that meet or exceed statutory benchmarks for employment and contracting opportunities, maintaining thorough documentation and reporting to verify adherence to these standards. The work is structured as a subcontract under the Orlando Housing Authority, operating under the broader authority of the State of Florida, with a NAICS code of 541611 indicating professional administrative services. Responses are due by August 17, 2026, following a posting date of July 15, 2026, and the performance location is specified as Orlando, Florida. There is no set-aside classification specified, and the contract emphasizes proactive engagement with underserved business communities to foster inclusive economic development through targeted hiring and subcontracting initiatives.