Small and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE/SLBE) Outreach and Compliance

This contract focuses on supporting good faith efforts to meet Small and Minority Business Enterprise participation goals, requiring comprehensive outreach to identify and engage qualified MBE/SLBE vendors, thorough documentation of all interaction and recruitment activities, and consistent reporting to demonstrate compliance with established targets. The subcontractor is expected to implement proactive strategies to increase the involvement of underrepresented businesses in project procurement and ensure all efforts are accurately recorded and submitted according to required timelines and formats. The solicitation is issued under the NAICS code 541611 for Management Consulting Services and is administered by the Maryland Procurement Office with a response deadline of June 3, 2026. It is structured as a subcontract and does not specify a set-aside type, meaning it is open to any eligible contractor capable of delivering the required outreach, documentation, and compliance services. Performance is expected to align with state-level objectives for equitable business participation, though the exact place of performance is not defined in the available data. All submissions must be made through the designated procurement portal by the deadline to be considered.