MBE/WBE/DBE Participation & Compliance Management

The contract requires entities to serve as certified Minority Business Enterprise, Women Business Enterprise, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise subcontractors to support state equity reporting obligations. Full compliance mandates 100% self-performance of all contracted work and complete adherence to Appendix B documentation requirements, ensuring accurate and transparent reporting of participation data. This engagement is not merely a subcontracting arrangement but a strict compliance mechanism tied to state-mandated affirmative action and diversity goals. The opportunity is issued by the State of Rhode Island under NAICS code 541611 and is open for response until July 15, 2026. Participation is conditioned on valid and active certification as an MBE, WBE, or DBE, with no tolerance for third-party performance or outsourced labor. The submission of all required forms and supporting evidence must be timely and accurate to meet state reporting standards, and failure to comply will result in non-acceptance or potential sanctions. Interested parties must register and respond through the official state procurement portal to be considered.