Small and Minority-Owned Business Participation (Set-Aside Outreach)

The contract involves providing consulting and outreach services aimed at ensuring compliance with affirmative steps to promote participation by minority-owned, women-owned, and labor surplus area businesses within the contract supply chain. These services are critical to meeting federal goals for inclusive sourcing and require proactive engagement with eligible businesses to facilitate their integration into the procurement process. The effort is focused on building relationships, identifying qualified vendors, and implementing strategies that increase transparency and accessibility for underrepresented business groups. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, which corresponds to management consulting services. It is issued by the DOC - Corrections Administration in Colorado with a posted date of July 17, 2026, and a strict response deadline of July 22, 2026, at 6:30 PM. While no specific set-aside type is designated, the contract’s purpose clearly centers on affirmative action compliance rather than a reserved procurement. Participation requires detailed planning and execution of outreach initiatives tailored to the regional labor market and demographics, with an expectation of measurable outcomes in business inclusion and subcontracting activity. The opportunity is accessible through the provided digital portal, and all responses must align with the agency’s commitment to equitable economic participation.