Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Buyer requires contractors to participate in the Supplier Diversity Program by committing at least 1% of contract value to certified diverse businesses. Contractors must identify SDP Partners from businesses certified in categories like MBE, WBE, VBE, SDVOBE, DOBE, or LGBTBE. Quarterly reporting is required, and partners cannot be the contractor's own company. Higher SDP commitments earn additional evaluation points.

• 12/31/2032 - Proposal Due Date

• Must commit minimum 1% of contract sales to SDP Partners
• Must partner with SDO certified diverse businesses
• Cannot use own company as SDP partner

• Develop an SDP Plan with minimum 1% financial commitment
• Identify certified SDP Partner businesses for contract participation
• Complete SDP Plan Form with proposed commitment percentage
• Submit quarterly SDP spending reports within 45 days
• Establish relationships with diverse certified businesses
• Track and document spending with SDP Partners
• Ensure selected partners maintain SDO certification
• Create SDP Focus Statement describing supplier diversity approach
• Implement supplier diversity policies in business operations
• Maintain compliance with Executive Orders on diversity