MBE/WBE Supplier and Subcontractor Participation

The contract invites certified Minority- or Women-Owned Business Enterprises to serve as subcontractors or suppliers across various trades under a prime contractor, with a focus on increasing participation from underrepresented business owners. The prime contractor is obligated to demonstrate good faith efforts to engage these businesses throughout the project lifecycle, including documenting outreach, solicitation, and selection processes. This opportunity is tied to NAICS code 238160, indicating work within the specialty trade contracting sector, and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services through its procurement division. Interested firms must submit their responses by the deadline of June 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM, with solicitations and related information accessible via the official DAS Procurement Bid Board portal. While no specific set-aside designation is applied, the structure encourages inclusive subcontracting by mandating documented compliance from the prime contractor. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, suggesting this is a statewide initiative rather than a project-limited award, allowing eligible businesses across Connecticut to participate in multiple opportunities arising under this framework.