Minority- and Women-Owned Business Outreach and Subcontracting Coordination

The contract titled Minority- and Women-Owned Business Outreach and Subcontracting Coordination aims to ensure meaningful participation of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in a state-funded initiative managed by the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration through the MPTAP program. The contractor will be responsible for proactive outreach, targeted recruitment, and ongoing support to connect MBEs and WBEs with subcontracting opportunities tied to the project, along with comprehensive reporting to track engagement, compliance, and progress toward inclusion goals. The effort is structured around promoting equitable economic participation and requires documented strategies to identify, engage, and onboard eligible businesses throughout the project lifecycle. The solicitation is open for responses until August 6, 2026, and is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves management consulting services related to business development and support. The contract does not specify a formal set-aside classification, but the emphasis on minority and women-owned business inclusion suggests a strong preference for vendors with experience in diversity and inclusion programs. Performance location details are not provided, but the agency is based in Mississippi, and all activities are expected to align with state objectives for economic equity. Interested parties must submit proposals by the deadline to be considered for award, with further information available through the official Mississippi state contract portal.