MBE/WBE Participation & Reporting Compliance

The contract requires support for a prime contractor to meet a 15 percent participation goal for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises through the inclusion of subcontractors or suppliers in the project’s supply chain. Compliance involves active engagement to ensure MBE/WBE entities are meaningfully integrated into contractual work, with a focus on measurable, verifiable participation. Monthly reporting to the Minority Business Enterprise Compliance Office is mandatory to document progress, substantiate claims, and maintain accountability throughout the contract term. This subcontract opportunity is issued by the State of Rhode Island under NAICS code 561612, which pertains to investigational and security services. The solicitation is open for responses until September 1, 2026, with an emphasis on transparency and adherence to state-level diversity initiatives. While no specific set-aside designation is applied, the expectation is for bidders to demonstrate a clear, actionable plan to achieve the 15 percent target and sustain compliance through documented reporting. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, but all activities must align with Rhode Island’s requirements and be submitted via the official state vendor portal.