Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Subcontracting Outreach

The prime contractor is required to actively pursue and prioritize certified Minority Business Enterprises and Women-Owned Business Enterprises for all subcontracting opportunities across every trade and discipline. This includes demonstrating consistent outreach efforts to ensure these businesses are given preferential consideration in the selection and award process, with the goal of promoting equitable participation in the project. The contractor must maintain records of outreach activities and engagement with certified MBEs and WBEs to demonstrate compliance. This subcontracting obligation is tied to a transportation-related initiative under the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026. While no specific NAICS code or set-aside classification is provided, the requirement is mandatory and applies comprehensively across all work scopes under the prime contract. Contractors must implement proactive strategies to identify, engage, and award subcontracting work to certified minority- and women-owned firms, ensuring compliance remains a central component of project execution.