Small Business Participation and DBE/WBE Subcontracting Support

The contract requires support services to facilitate participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises, or Women Business Enterprises on federal-aid transportation projects under Federal Highway Administration compliance standards. The primary objective is to help meet federally mandated subcontracting goals by assisting prime contractors in identifying, engaging, and integrating certified DBE, MBE, and WBE firms into project work scopes, ensuring adherence to equity and inclusion requirements. This is not a direct construction contract but a specialized subcontracting support role focused on outreach, certification verification, reporting, and relationship management with certified small businesses. Performed under the NAICS code 237110 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, the effort is tied to projects within Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s District 6 and must align with state and federal regulations governing minority and women-owned business participation. The solicitation is open for responses as of August 18, 2026, with a deadline set for the same date, indicating an immediate or same-day evaluation and award process. While the contract does not specify a set-aside type or direct funding source beyond federal-aid status, it mandates active compliance with FHWA guidelines and requires documented, verifiable subcontracting outcomes to demonstrate successful minority and women business integration on project teams.