Small and Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Outreach and Reporting Support

The contract supports the prime contractor in achieving outreach objectives for minority-owned, women-owned, small, and veteran-owned businesses by identifying qualified firms and thoroughly documenting their participation in federal or state-funded projects. The work involves proactive engagement with eligible businesses to ensure compliance with diversity goals and accurate reporting of SDB involvement, requiring detailed recordkeeping and consistent communication with the prime contractor to meet established benchmarks. Success in this role depends on a strong understanding of certification requirements for MBEs, WBEs, SBEs, and VBEs and the ability to link these firms to meaningful project opportunities. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 561300 for administrative and support services and is managed by Orange County in Texas through the TX SmartBuy portal. Proposals must be submitted by July 8, 2026, and the work will be performed in alignment with the prime contractor’s obligations under applicable state or federal programs. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is listed, the contractor is expected to operate in coordination with Texas-based entities and ensure all outreach efforts are properly tracked and reported to meet contractual compliance requirements.