Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Participation Coordination

The contract seeks coordination services to support Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation in state-funded projects, focusing on verifying certification status, tracking vendor engagement, and ensuring full compliance with affirmative action mandates and reporting obligations. The contractor will be responsible for managing the end-to-end process of SLBE involvement, including monitoring participation rates, maintaining accurate records, and delivering timely reports to uphold regulatory standards and promote equitable business opportunities for local enterprises. Performance is tied to the Florida state context under a subcontract arrangement with a NAICS code of 541611, indicating professional, scientific, or technical services related to management consulting. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 28, 2026, and no specific city or office location is provided beyond the overarching agency jurisdiction of Purchasing for the state of Florida. The contract emphasizes adherence to compliance frameworks without specifying a set-aside type, and all activities must align with state affirmative action goals, though details on project scope or funding source remain implied through the agency's oversight role.