Small and Minority Business Outreach and Reporting

The contract seeks to identify, engage, and report annually on the involvement of small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses in subcontracting and supply roles under the South Carolina Education Lottery Commission. The requirement centers on proactive outreach to ensure these businesses are meaningfully integrated into the contracting ecosystem, with a clear mandate to track and document their participation levels throughout the year. The contractor must establish systematic methods for engaging with eligible entities, monitor their involvement across various procurement tiers, and submit comprehensive annual reports detailing outreach efforts, participation metrics, and outcomes. The contract is classified as a subcontracting opportunity under NAICS code 541611, which pertains to management consulting services, and is open for responses until September 1, 2026. While no set-aside designation is specified, the emphasis remains firmly on increasing economic inclusion and ensuring equitable access for underrepresented business owners. The work will be performed in support of the South Carolina Education Lottery Commission, with all activities tied to the agency’s broader goals of diversity, equity, and community economic development. The contractor is expected to operate transparently and systematically, aligning reporting with state and federal expectations for accountability in supplier diversity programs.