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Vendor Diversity & Supplier Inclusion Strategy Consulting

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Response Deadline09/24/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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MassHousing is seeking consulting services to develop and implement a comprehensive Vendor Diversity & Supplier Inclusion Strategy, with a focus on increasing engagement of underrepresented vendors including DBE, MBE, and WBE entities. The contractor will be responsible for designing targeted outreach plans to connect these vendors with procurement opportunities, advising on effective strategies to enhance their participation, and establishing systems to track, measure, and report on key diversity metrics throughout the contract period. The work is expected to be performed in Boston, Massachusetts, with a response deadline of September 24, 2026, and the solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541618 for other management consulting services. The initiative aims to strengthen equitable supplier inclusion across MassHousing’s operations and align with broader goals of economic inclusion and workforce development in the Commonwealth.

General Info

MassHousing seeks consulting to boost DBE, MBE, WBE vendor inclusion and track diversity metrics in Boston by 2026.

Agency

Massachusetts → MA001 - MassHousingView Agency

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Floor Boston, MA, 02108, US

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PostedAug 4

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Response DeadlineSep 24

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AgencyMassachusetts → MA001 - MassHousing

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Advise on strategies to engage underrepresented vendors (DBE, MBE, WBE), develop outreach plans, and report on diversity metrics.

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