MBE/WBE/DBE Participation Support

The contract seeks certified Minority Business Enterprise, Women Business Enterprise, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise subcontracting or consulting services to assist a prime contractor in meeting diversity participation goals and securing evaluation bonus points during the bidding process. Services provided must be directly tied to demonstrating meaningful involvement and measurable contributions from certified firms, ensuring compliance with state-sponsored diversity initiatives. The work is intended to support project execution while advancing equity in government contracting through verified participation. This opportunity is posted by the State of Rhode Island under NAICS code 541611, which corresponds to management consulting services, and is open for responses until June 29, 2026. Participation is limited to subcontractors or consultants who hold current certification from an approved third-party certifying agency. There is no specified place of performance or set-aside designation, meaning the scope is focused on the certification status and validity of the service provider rather than geographic location. Interested parties must submit proposals through the official state vendor portal by the stated deadline to be considered for inclusion in prime contractor bids seeking diversity credit.