MBE/WBE-Certified Fencing Subcontractor (Strategic Partner)

A MBE/WBE-certified firm is being sought to serve as a strategic subcontractor to perform fencing work or supply fencing materials in support of a prime contractor’s obligation to meet a 15% MBE/WBE participation requirement under the Rhode Island MPA. This subcontract is tied to state-funded infrastructure projects where the prime contractor must demonstrate compliance with minority and women-owned business engagement targets, and the selected firm will play a critical role in fulfilling that commitment. The work must adhere to applicable state standards and timelines, with performance expected to align with the broader project schedule governed by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation or related agency. The opportunity remains open for proposals until May 1, 2031, and is classified under NAICS code 238990 for other specialty trade contractors. The subcontract is not a direct state contract but a downstream obligation tied to state infrastructure initiatives, and all interested firms must be certified as MBE or WBE by designated state or federal agencies. The firm must be prepared to provide materials and labor or a combination of both, depending on project needs, while ensuring full compliance with reporting, documentation and certification requirements set forth by Rhode Island’s public procurement protocols. Participation will be evaluated based on capability, certification status, and alignment with the prime contractor’s compliance goals.