Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Participation Coordination

The contract seeks a partner to assist the prime contractor in achieving Section 3 and Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals by facilitating subcontracting opportunities or supplying materials through qualified MWBE firms. The effort is focused on increasing meaningful involvement of minority and woman-owned businesses in the construction and related services sector under NAICS code 238990, ensuring compliance with federal and state affirmative action requirements. The bidder must demonstrate a clear strategy for identifying, engaging, and supporting MWBEs throughout the project lifecycle to meet established participation targets. This subcontract opportunity is posted by the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration under the MPTAP program, with a response deadline of August 20, 2026. While the exact location of performance is not specified, the work is tied to state-funded initiatives in Mississippi, and successful proposers are expected to coordinate directly with the prime contractor to track, report, and verify MWBE involvement. There is no formal set-aside designation, but adherence to Section 3 and MWBE benchmarks is a core requirement for contract award and fulfillment.