Small Business Participation and MBE/WBE Subcontracting Support

The contract requires certified Minority Business Enterprise, Women Business Enterprise, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Enterprise participation to enhance the prime contractor’s evaluation score under Missouri’s small business participation program. The goal is to support compliance with state-based goals through verified subcontracting commitments from eligible businesses, ensuring the prime contractor can maximize their score in the procurement process. Participation must be substantiated with official certification documentation to meet state program criteria and demonstrate meaningful involvement in the project. The solicitation is for a subcontract under NAICS code 541618 and is open for response until August 14, 2026, with a posted date of July 22, 2026. The contracting authority is the Missouri Division of Purchasing, Procurements, and the place of performance is not specified, indicating the work may occur across the state or be project-dependent. There is no set-aside designation, emphasizing the focus is on subcontracting inclusion rather than awarding contracts exclusively to small businesses. Interested parties must engage through the provided Oracle Cloud link and ensure their certifications are valid and current to be considered for participation.