Small Business and DBE Participation Compliance

The prime contractor is required to ensure full compliance with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and nondiscrimination requirements throughout the selection and management of subcontractors. This includes implementing procedures that promote equitable opportunities for DBEs and actively preventing any form of discrimination in the award and administration of subcontracts. The contractor must maintain documented evidence of DBE participation and demonstrate adherence to federal and state guidelines intended to foster inclusion and fair representation in the workforce and supply chain. This contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 561990, awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation for work performed in Webb County. The solicitation was posted on June 1, 2026, and responses are due on the same date, indicating an immediate or streamlined procurement process. All subcontracting activities must align with the agency’s objectives for small business and minority business participation, and the contractor bears sole responsibility for enforcing these requirements across all tiers of subcontracting. Failure to comply may result in penalties, contract termination, or debarment from future opportunities.