Minority- and Women-Owned Business Participation (Supplier Outreach)

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is inviting DBE, MBE, and WBE-certified businesses to engage in the supply chain for wire harness manufacturing, component supply, or testing services under a best-efforts inclusion initiative. This subcontract opportunity is open to certified minority- and women-owned enterprises seeking to provide goods or services supporting transit-related production, with no formal set-aside but an expectation of active participation from qualified diverse suppliers. The solicitation was posted on July 13, 2026, with responses due by July 17, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 335999 for other electrical equipment and component manufacturing. While no specific location, point of contact, or set-aside designation is provided, the opportunity is tied to performance within Texas and is accessible through the DART Bonfire Hub portal. Participation is voluntary but encouraged as part of the agency’s broader supplier diversity goals.