Small Business and DBE/MBE/WBE Participation Coordination

The County of Kauai is seeking a contractor to facilitate and coordinate subcontracting opportunities specifically for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) to advance state-mandated diversity and inclusion goals. This engagement is focused on increasing participation from underrepresented businesses in procurement activities by identifying, connecting, and supporting these enterprises in securing subcontracting roles on county-funded projects. The effort aims to broaden economic access and ensure equitable participation in public contracting, aligning with broader regional initiatives to promote minority and women-owned business growth. The contract falls under NAICS code 813910 and is open for responses until August 18, 2026, with the solicitation posted on August 3, 2026. While no specific set-aside designation or point of contact is provided, the initiative is structured as a subcontracting coordination effort rather than a direct procurement, emphasizing outreach, capacity building, and relationship development between prime contractors and eligible minority- and women-owned firms. All activities must comply with applicable state and federal diversity compliance requirements, and performance is expected to occur within the jurisdiction of Kauai County, Hawaii, with proposals submitted through the official public purchasing portal.