Small and Veteran-Owned Business Participation (Set-Aside Support)

Certified small, veteran-owned, or local businesses are invited to participate in a subcontract opportunity under the Small and Veteran-Owned Business Participation contract, which provides a 5% price preference to qualified entities across all service areas. This set-aside initiative is designed to promote equitable participation by encouraging eligible businesses to compete for work within the County of Riverside’s service scope, with no specific service limitations outlined. The NAICS code 811192 indicates the contract relates to other personal services, suggesting a broad range of support activities may qualify. The bid is open for responses until August 31, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 27, 2026, and is accessible via the County of Riverside’s public procurement portal. Interested parties should ensure their certification status is current and verify eligibility requirements to benefit from the price preference during evaluation.