Subcontractor Recruitment and Diversity Outreach

The contract is for Subcontractor Recruitment and Diversity Outreach, aimed at identifying, vetting, and onboarding qualified small businesses that are minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged. The goal is to expand engagement with diverse suppliers to support inclusion and compliance goals within the Financial Services sector in Arizona. The contractor will be responsible for proactive outreach efforts to locate eligible businesses, conduct due diligence to confirm their certification status, and ensure smooth onboarding into the subcontractor pool. Records must be meticulously maintained to document all recruitment and engagement activities, and regular reports must be generated to track progress, measure outreach effectiveness, and demonstrate compliance with diversity objectives. The opportunity is open for submissions until August 27, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 561311, indicating it involves office administrative services. The contract is structured as a subcontract and does not specify a set-aside category, but the focus on MBE, WBE, and DBE businesses underscores a clear intent to prioritize underrepresented vendors. All activities are expected to align with broader diversity initiatives led by the Arizona office of Financial Services.