MBE/VBE Subcontracting & Participation

Certified Minority- and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises are invited to participate as subcontractors across various trades under a contract issued by the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. The solicitation focuses on increasing involvement of MBEs and VBEs through incentivized scoring designed to encourage meaningful participation in project execution. The opportunity is associated with NAICS code 238210, indicating it relates to electrical contracting services, though the specific scope may extend to other allied trades. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 3, 2026, with the bid posting dated August 3, 2026, allowing a six-week window for preparation and submission. While no specific location is detailed, performance will occur under the jurisdiction of Florida, and participation is accessible through the Florida Marketplace vendor portal. There is no formal set-aside designation, but preferential scoring encourages broad and equitable involvement from certified small businesses owned by minorities and veterans.