Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Participation Opportunity

The City of Raleigh is inviting Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)-certified firms to engage as suppliers, logistics providers, or service partners in support of a prime bidder’s upcoming proposal under the agency’s inclusive procurement policy. This opportunity is structured as a subcontract arrangement, designed to foster meaningful participation from MWBEs in the procurement process for activities related to the NAICS code 336111, which pertains to automobile manufacturing. Firms interested in collaborating must submit their expressions of interest by the specified deadline of May 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM, with the solicitation originally posted on May 6, 2026. While no formal solicitation number is assigned, the opportunity is publicly accessible through the provided URL and is intended to align with the city’s broader goals of promoting equity and economic inclusion in municipal contracting. Participation does not guarantee a contract but provides a pathway for MWBEs to become integral components of a prime contractor’s bid, increasing their visibility and potential for future business opportunities under City of Raleigh initiatives.