In-State and Diverse Business Enterprise (ISBE/MBE/WBE) Subcontracting Participation

The contract seeks certified In-State Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, or Women Business Enterprise subcontractors to support a prime contractor in achieving bonus evaluation points by demonstrating diverse subcontracting participation. Subcontractors must hold valid certification as ISBE, MBE, or WBE and will collaborate with the prime contractor on work related to the NAICS code 541611, which pertains to management consulting services. Participation is not for direct procurement but to enhance the prime contractor’s competitiveness through compliance with diversity goals set by the State of Rhode Island. The opportunity is posted by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, with responses due by July 14, 2026, and no specific location for performance is outlined, implying work may occur across the state. Subcontractors interested in participation should review the opportunity through the state’s vendor portal to understand requirements and alignment with the prime contractor’s project needs.