Small Business Outreach and Subcontracting Coordination (DBE/MBE/WBE)

The contract seeks a provider to assist the prime contractor in fulfilling equal opportunity requirements by actively identifying, outreach to, and engaging disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned business enterprises as suppliers and subcontractors. The goal is to ensure meaningful participation of DBE, MBE, and WBE firms in the scope of work under the Dallas Area Rapid Transit project, aligning with federal and state compliance standards for inclusive contracting. The provider will be responsible for sourcing qualified businesses, facilitating their inclusion in the subcontracting plan, and supporting documentation and reporting tied to outreach efforts and supplier engagement. This opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611 and is open for response until August 4, 2026. It is posted on the DART Bonfire platform and is intended to support transit-related services requiring coordination with diverse business communities. While no specific set-aside designation is listed, the nature of the work centers entirely on advancing participation of certified small and diverse businesses in a public infrastructure project. The contractor must be prepared to demonstrate a clear strategy for outreach, tracking engagement, and delivering measurable results in supplier diversity metrics.