MWBE Outreach and Compliance Consulting

The contract seeks a consultant to develop and execute comprehensive MWBE and SDVOB utilization plans tailored to state-mandated participation goals, ensuring full compliance through targeted outreach, certification tracking, and thorough documentation of good faith efforts. The scope includes identifying potential vendors, facilitating engagement between prime contractors and minority- and veteran-owned businesses, monitoring progress toward utilization targets, and maintaining all necessary records to demonstrate adherence to regulatory requirements. This subcontract focuses on procedural accuracy and proactive engagement to support equitable economic participation. The work is tied to a state initiative administered by Centro in New York, with a deadline for proposals on August 19, 2026, and a NAICS code of 541611 indicating management consulting services. The consultant must be prepared to navigate state-specific compliance frameworks, provide regular reporting, and adapt outreach strategies based on evolving guidelines or project needs. While no specific location is listed for performance, the effort is centered on supporting state contracting objectives in New York, requiring intimate knowledge of local certification processes and procurement policies.