MBE/WBE Outreach and Participation Support

The contract seeks to support outreach, engagement, and documentation efforts aimed at increasing the participation of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises in city-sponsored initiatives to meet socioeconomic compliance requirements under a city executive order. The scope includes actively identifying, connecting with, and assisting MBEs and WBEs throughout the procurement process to ensure they are adequately represented and able to fulfill contractual obligations tied to diversity and inclusion mandates. This work requires structured engagement strategies, robust recordkeeping, and ongoing communication to demonstrate compliance and track progress toward established benchmarks. The agreement is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, with performance centered in Boston, Massachusetts, and a bid submission deadline of August 12, 2026. It is managed by the 143 - Procurement agency under the state of Massachusetts, and while no set-aside designation is specified, the purpose is explicitly aligned with advancing equitable business opportunities. The contractor will be expected to deliver measurable outcomes in participation rates and compliance documentation without relying on formal set-aside provisions, focusing instead on proactive outreach and capacity-building to enhance MBE and WBE involvement in city contracts.