Subcontractor Outreach and Diversity Compliance (Good Faith Effort)

The contract requires proactive outreach to diverse vendors, specifically targeting DBE, MBE, and WBE firms, to ensure broad participation in subcontracting opportunities. All outreach efforts must be thoroughly documented to demonstrate compliance with Texas HB 1295, which mandates the preparation of a Good Faith Effort Plan as part of subcontractor disclosure obligations. The work involves identifying, engaging, and maintaining records of interactions with underrepresented business entities to fulfill state-mandated diversity goals in public contracting. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 541611 and is issued by University Health in Texas, with a response deadline of August 28, 2026. The contract is classified as a subcontract opportunity and does not specify a set-aside type or other federal classification. Performance location and point of contact details are not provided, but all activities must align with state regulatory requirements and be submitted in accordance with the outlined compliance framework. The primary deliverable is a comprehensive Good Faith Effort Plan that validates sustained and documented outreach to diverse suppliers.