Small Business (MBE/WBE) Subcontracting Compliance Support

The contract supports the prime contractor in achieving a minimum 1 percent participation goal for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) on Maryland Department of Transportation projects. This involves proactive outreach to identify and engage qualified MBE/WBE firms, thorough documentation of all subcontracting efforts, and strict adherence to MDOT’s required forms—B, C, D, and E—as well as compliance with COMAR 21.11.03.11, the state regulation governing MBE/WBE participation. The scope is focused on ensuring all subcontracting activities meet state-mandated standards for transparency, accountability, and equitable economic opportunity. The work is classified under NAICS code 541611 for Management Consulting Services and applies broadly across the state, with performance expected to be area-wide. The solicitation was posted on August 27, 2026, with the same date serving as both the posting and response deadline, indicating an urgent or administrative action. Despite the lack of detailed location or point of contact information, the requirement is tied directly to Maryland’s transportation infrastructure initiatives, emphasizing ongoing compliance and recordkeeping to validate MBE/WBE involvement throughout project execution.