MBE/WBE Subcontracting Opportunities (Set-Aside)

The State of Rhode Island has opened subcontracting opportunities reserved exclusively for certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises to achieve a 15% participation goal on a contract under NAICS code 561730, which pertains to services related to janitorial and building maintenance. These opportunities are set aside to promote economic inclusion and ensure equitable access to state contracting work, requiring bidders to demonstrate a clear plan to engage qualified MBE and WBE subcontractors to meet the targeted participation level. Interested vendors must be certified and prepared to provide documentation verifying their status and proposed subcontracting arrangements. The solicitation is open for responses through August 18, 2026, with all bids submitted via the Rhode Island Department of Transportation's vendor portal. There is no formal solicitation number assigned, and the contract does not specify a particular location beyond the state level, implying work may be distributed statewide. While no point of contact or detailed agency office information is provided, all inquiries and submissions must follow the official process outlined on the state’s bidding opportunities website. Participation is contingent upon certification compliance and adherence to the 15% commitment, with non-compliance potentially resulting in disqualification or penalties.