MWBE Outreach & Subcontracting Plan Development

The contract requires the development and implementation of a comprehensive Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise outreach and subcontracting plan aimed at ensuring meaningful participation of MWBEs in project activities. This includes actively identifying potential MWBE subcontractors, engaging with them through targeted outreach, and establishing mechanisms to track and report their involvement throughout the project lifecycle. The plan must be designed to promote equitable access and foster long-term partnerships with qualified MWBE firms while aligning with institutional goals for diversity and inclusion in subcontracting. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, issued by the Columbus County Board of Education in North Carolina, with a response deadline of July 23, 2026. There is no specified set-aside status, and performance location details are not provided, suggesting the scope may be broad or administrative in nature. The contractor will be responsible for documenting all engagement efforts and producing formal reports on MWBE participation rates and outcomes, with the ultimate goal of demonstrating compliance with state and local diversity initiatives through measurable, transparent data collection and accountability.