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

The contract requires coordination of outreach to minority- and women-owned business enterprises to ensure their participation as subcontractors on state-funded projects. The scope includes actively identifying and engaging MBE/WBE vendors, monitoring their involvement throughout the project lifecycle, and maintaining accurate records to demonstrate compliance with state diversity objectives. All efforts must align with established benchmarks and reporting requirements to verify that meaningful participation is achieved. The contractor is responsible for preparing and submitting all required state documentation, ensuring timeliness and accuracy to meet regulatory obligations. The solicitation, posted on July 7, 2026, with a response deadline of July 10, 2026, falls under the NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services and is issued by the Missouri Division of Purchasing Procurements. Participation is expected to support broader diversity initiatives within public contracting, though no specific set-aside designation or location details are provided. The work will be performed in alignment with the state’s overarching goals for equitable economic opportunity.