Small Business Subcontractor Coordination and Utilization

The City of Fort Worth is seeking certified Small Business Enterprises to participate as subcontractors under a disaster debris hauling contract, with the goal of achieving 30 percent subcontracting participation by SBEs. This engagement is designed to ensure that minority-owned, women-owned, and other certified small businesses have meaningful opportunities to contribute to the city’s recovery and cleanup efforts following a disaster. Contractors awarded the primary debris hauling contract are required to actively coordinate with and utilize qualified SBEs in order to meet this participation target, promoting equitable economic development and local business growth. The opportunity is open to eligible small businesses responding by the deadline of June 18, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 238990 for other specialty trade contractors. Participation involves formal collaboration with the prime contractor to demonstrate compliance with the 30 percent SBE utilization requirement, which may include providing hauling, logistics, or related support services. While no specific set-aside designation is indicated, the contract structure is intentionally geared toward maximizing SBE involvement across the scope of debris removal operations within the city. All interested parties must engage through the designated online portal to submit their expression of interest or proposal.