Minority- or Disadvantaged-Owned Business Enterprise (DBE/ACDBE) Teaming Partner

The contract seeks a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) firm to serve as a teaming partner to support the prime offeror’s compliance with federal transportation regulations, specifically those related to DBE/ACDBE participation goals. Although the current DBE goal for this procurement is set at 0.00%, the prime offeror still requires a certified DBE/ACDBE to be formally affiliated in order to meet overarching federal requirements and demonstrate regulatory readiness. This subcontract is structured to ensure that the DBE/ACDBE firm will be integrated into the project’s execution framework, even in the absence of a mandated usage target, reinforcing the prime contractor’s eligibility and adherence to federal oversight protocols. The solicitation, issued under NAICS code 541330 for architectural, engineering, and related services, is managed by Jefferson County in Texas through the Texas SmartBuy procurement portal. The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2026, but bids are due by October 29, 2025, indicating a potential administrative discrepancy in dating. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, but the performance location is expected to be within Texas, aligned with Jefferson County’s jurisdiction. The nature of the contract as a subcontract implies that the DBE/ACDBE firm will provide services under the direction of the prime contractor, with the primary value lying in compliance rather than direct funding allocation. Participation requires verifiable certification as a DBE or ACDBE and a willingness to commit to a contractual relationship that supports regulatory compliance over actual utilization.