Small Business & MBE/DBE/WBE Participation Coordination

The contract supports the prime contractor in achieving diversity and inclusion objectives by coordinating subcontracting opportunities with certified small, minority-, women-, and disadvantaged business enterprises. This effort is aimed at fulfilling affirmative action and supplier diversity goals tied to the project, ensuring equitable participation from underrepresented business communities in the provision of professional services. The work will be performed in Calabasas, California, with a strict deadline for responses set for August 21, 2026. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating that the scope involves management consulting services. The contracting entity is the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, a public agency based in California, which requires the prime contractor to demonstrate a clear strategy for engaging and integrating certified diverse suppliers into the project’s execution. Subcontractors must hold appropriate certifications as small, minority-owned, disadvantaged, or woman-owned businesses, and the prime contractor is expected to document and report their progress toward meeting established participation benchmarks. Failure to comply with these requirements may impact contract compliance and performance evaluation.