Small Business and MBE/DBE Participation (Indirect Opportunity)

This contract opportunity invites MBE, WBE, and DBE-certified businesses to pursue subcontracting or supply roles related to a prime contract governed by Dallas City Code Chapter 15B, which mandates affirmative action goals for minority- and women-owned enterprise participation. The opportunity is classified as an indirect subcontracting engagement under NAICS code 238220, indicating it pertains to plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting work, and is open to certified small businesses seeking to contribute to projects under the City of Dallas’s oversight. Participation is not through direct procurement but through engagement with prime contractors who are required to meet diversity contracting targets. The solicitation is posted by the City of Dallas with a response deadline of May 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM, giving interested businesses approximately one week to prepare and submit their expressions of interest or capacity to provide goods or services. While there is no formal solicitation number or point of contact listed, interested parties must navigate the provided link to the Bonfire Hub portal to access further details and complete any required submissions. The place of performance and agency office address are unspecified, suggesting work may occur citywide under the direction of prime contractors fulfilling the city’s affirmative action obligations. This opportunity emphasizes inclusion and economic equity by enabling certified businesses to integrate into larger public infrastructure initiatives without being direct award recipients.