Supplier Diversity & Small Business Coordination

The contract seeks to establish support for small business and diverse supplier outreach, certification, and reporting focused on Tribal Government, Emerging, and Veteran-Owned businesses within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The effort is designed to enhance opportunities for underrepresented business owners by providing coordination services that facilitate their inclusion in procurement processes, ensure proper certification compliance, and produce accurate reporting to meet diversity goals. This subcontract is open for responses through June 23, 2026, under the NAICS code 541611, which pertains to management consulting services, indicating the work involves strategic guidance and administrative support rather than direct goods or services procurement. The contract will be managed through the state-level agency office in Minnesota, with no specific physical place of performance designated, allowing for flexible service delivery aligned with the system’s operational needs.