Supplier Diversity Program (SDP)
The MBTA is committed to providing opportunities for certified diverse businesses who historically have been underrepresented in procurements. The Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) invites diverse businesses to bid on MBTA contracts for goods and services as primes or subcontractors.
Where to Find Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
For business opportunities with the MBTA, vendors can search the platforms below.
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For general goods and services, whenever available, the MBTA uses vendors on the statewide contract. Register with COMMBUYS to bid on opportunities with the Commonwealth.
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For goods and services contracts valued at less than $50,000, the MBTA uses the Fairmarkit bidding platform. You can bid on any contract without registering.
Supplier Diversity Commitment Requirements
RFPs for goods and services require bidders to respond to questions about their commitment to supplier diversity. Bidders may be asked to provide their:
- Existing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies
- Past, current, or future partnerships with diverse vendors, if applicable
- Financial commitment towards partnering with diverse vendors, if applicable
SDO and Third-Party Diverse Business Certifications
The MBTA strives to work with businesses that are certified by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) or by third-party organizations that the SDO recognizes.
These certifications include, but are not limited to:
- Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs)
- Women Business Enterprises (WBEs)
- Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (SDVOBEs)
- Veteran Business Enterprises (VBEs)
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs)
- Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs)
Apply for Certification
Diverse vendors interested in bidding on MBTA contracts for goods and services or becoming a subcontractor for a project awarded to another company must first become certified or be in the process of certification.
Already certified by another third-party organization?
Diverse businesses with third-party certifications recognized by the SDO are just as competitive throughout the MBTA’s bid solicitation process as businesses with SDO certification.
Past Events
Downloads
- Public meeting presentation – December 8, 2022 (PDF, 2.2 MB)
- Presentation topics include:
- Supplier Diversity program goals
- How to find procurements
- Overview of Farimarkt and COMMBUYS
- Overview of SDO certifications and programs
- SDO resources
- Presentation topics include:
Contact Information
For more information on the Supplier Diversity Program, send an email to vendormgt@mbta.com.
