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Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Participation and Compliance

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Response Deadline10/31/2027, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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This contract aims to support prime vendors in achieving Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goals by facilitating subcontracting, joint ventures, or service provision arrangements. It encompasses a range of activities including administrative support, outreach efforts, and ensuring compliance with documentation requirements to meet MBE participation standards. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541611, which suggests services related to administrative management and general management consulting. Issued by Rhode Island Purchasing, this subcontract opportunity has a posted date of December 2, 2025, with a response deadline of October 31, 2027. While specific location details and points of contact are not provided, the contract offers opportunities to assist prime vendors with MBE participation compliance in Rhode Island. Interested parties can find additional information and bidding opportunities through the Rhode Island Department of Administration’s vendor portal.

General Info

Support prime vendors in Rhode Island achieving MBE goals via subcontracting and compliance.

Agency

Rhode Island PurchasingView Agency

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

RI, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of OEV26006180.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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MPA 623 Retail Energy Suppliers for Electricity and Natural Gas

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Timeline

PostedDec 2

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Response DeadlineOct 31

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10/31/2027, 12:00:00 AM UTCin about 1 year

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AgencyRhode Island Purchasing

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Support prime vendors in meeting MBE participation goals through subcontracting, joint ventures, or service provision, including administrative support, outreach, and compliance documentation.

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