Supplier Diversity and Small Business Outreach Support

The contract titled Supplier Diversity and Small Business Outreach Support requires the contractor to assist the prime contractor in advancing the MBTA’s Supplier Diversity objectives by identifying, engaging, and onboarding minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and small businesses to participate in MBTA-related projects. This includes developing strategies to increase meaningful involvement of these businesses in contract performance, ensuring they are appropriately integrated into the supply chain, and maintaining accurate records for reporting purposes to demonstrate compliance with MBTA’s diversity goals. The contractor must implement proactive outreach efforts, provide guidance on procurement processes, and facilitate communication between the prime contractor and diverse suppliers to foster long-term participation. Performance is focused on the Boston area with a required response deadline of August 19, 2026, and the work falls under NAICS code 541611 for management consulting services. The effort is structured as a subcontract under the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and centers on enabling equitable economic opportunity through intentional supplier inclusion. Ongoing monitoring, documentation, and transparent reporting of participation metrics are essential to meet regulatory expectations and ensure accountability. The contractor must possess proven experience in supplier diversity programs and a clear understanding of MBTA’s standards and reporting requirements to successfully support the prime contractor’s compliance obligations.