Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Compliance and Reporting

The contract requires the development and implementation of a Supplier Diversity Program designed to ensure compliance with Massachusetts Small Business Procurement Program requirements, including the accurate tracking and reporting of at least 1 percent of total spending allocated to diverse suppliers. The successful bidder will be responsible for designing systems to identify, engage, and monitor diverse vendors, maintaining detailed records of expenditures, and submitting annual reports that demonstrate adherence to state-mandated diversity spending targets. The program must be fully operationalized to support ongoing compliance and must be adaptable to evolving regulatory expectations. The work is to be performed in Boston, Massachusetts, under a subcontract structure with a response deadline of March 29, 2030, and is classified under NAICS code 541611, indicating a focus on management consulting services. The contract is issued by the DCR Water Supply division under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and while no specific point of contact or set-aside designation is provided, the emphasis remains on long-term program sustainability and transparent reporting. All activities must align with state objectives to promote economic inclusion through supplier diversity, requiring robust data capture, vendor verification protocols, and consistent communication with state oversight entities.