MBE/WBE/DBE Subcontractor Participation (Supplier & Service Roles)

The contract requires prime contractors to engage certified Minority-, Women-, or Disability-Owned Business Enterprises as subcontractors to provide goods or services in support of healthcare-related activities under NAICS code 621340. Participation by these certified businesses is mandatory to earn credit toward compliance obligations, ensuring equitable supplier involvement for state-funded initiatives. The subcontracting opportunity is open to suppliers and service providers who hold valid certifications, and prime contractors must demonstrate measurable inclusion of these entities in their project execution. The solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026, with responses due by August 6, 2026, and is managed by the State of Rhode Island through its Rhode Island agency. There is no specific set-aside classification, but the primary intent is to drive inclusion through verified supplier diversity. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, and all submissions must be made via the state’s vendor bidding portal. Failure to meet subcontracting participation targets may impact contract compliance and future bidding eligibility.