MBE/WBE Subcontracting Coordination

The contract titled MBE/WBE Subcontracting Coordination requires the contractor to serve as a liaison responsible for facilitating and coordinating the participation of Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and Section 3 eligible businesses in alignment with the city’s diversity and inclusion objectives. This role involves actively engaging with these businesses to ensure equitable access to subcontracting opportunities, monitoring compliance with diversity goals, and providing support to help these entities meet contractual requirements and successfully integrate into the broader project ecosystem. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026, with a response deadline of July 13, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating it relates to management consulting services. The agency responsible is MPTAP under the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, though specific performance location details are not provided. The contract is classified as a subcontract and does not specify a set-aside type, meaning it is open to all qualified bidders, but the successful candidate must demonstrate a clear strategy and capacity to advance the inclusion of underrepresented businesses in accordance with the state’s diversity initiatives.