Small & Disadvantaged Business (DBE/MBE/WBE) Outreach & Compliance

The contract seeks to support compliance with federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals by implementing outreach initiatives aimed at minority-, women-, and disadvantaged-owned businesses to increase their engagement in subcontracting opportunities. The work requires proactive engagement strategies to identify, connect with, and assist eligible small and disadvantaged businesses in understanding and accessing contracting pathways, ensuring alignment with federal equity and inclusion mandates. Efforts must include market research, targeted communications, technical assistance, and documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations governing DBE participation rates and reporting requirements. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, which corresponds to management consulting services, indicating the nature of the support will be advisory and strategic rather than operational. It is being managed by the River Valley Regional Commission in Georgia with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, and was posted on July 15, 2026. There is no specified set-aside type or funding source provided, and no point of contact details are listed in the posting. The successful proposer will be expected to deliver measurable outcomes in expanding the pool of qualified DBE, MBE, and WBE participants while maintaining accurate records for audit and federal reporting purposes.