Small Business (SBE/MBE/WBE/DisBE) Subcontracting and Utilization Management

The contract requires the management of subcontracting activities to achieve targeted participation levels for Small Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, Women’s Business Enterprise, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contractors. This includes proactively identifying and vetting qualified firms that meet the defined criteria, monitoring their utilization throughout the project lifecycle, and ensuring consistent compliance with established goals. All efforts must be documented and reported through detailed monthly compliance submissions to demonstrate adherence to the required benchmarks and regulatory expectations. The work is associated with the NAICS code 541611 and is being managed by the Kern County Public Works Department in California. Bid responses are due by June 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM, with the opportunity posted on May 18, 2026. While no specific set-aside designation or funding source is detailed, the focus is firmly on fostering equitable subcontracting opportunities and maintaining transparent, auditable records of participation. The contract does not specify a place of performance beyond the agency’s location, and all communications and submissions must align with the expectations outlined in the solicitation.