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

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is offering a strategic opportunity for certified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises to participate as preferred suppliers through affirmative outreach efforts under a subcontract arrangement. This initiative is designed to increase participation from MBE/WBE firms by actively engaging them as part of the prime contractor’s supplier network, providing them with access to procurement opportunities they might not otherwise reach. The opportunity is tied to NAICS code 423990, which covers miscellaneous wholesale distributors, and is open for responses until May 25, 2026, with the solicitation posted on May 18, 2026. Participation is not structured as a direct government contract but rather as a subcontracting pathway where the prime contractor is committed to expanding supplier diversity, making certification as an MBE or WBE a key eligibility factor for consideration. The performance location is not specified, but the effort is centered in Texas under DART’s broader inclusive procurement goals.