Appendix 1 - Participation Range Memo.pdf

This is a Participation Range Memo from the City of Philadelphia's Office of Economic Opportunity to the Department of Aviation regarding Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Business Entity (LBE) participation requirements for a Social Media Services project. The memo, dated August 21, 2026, establishes participation ranges pursuant to Mayor's Executive Order No. 06-25 and follows a comprehensive review of the project type, scope, estimated dollar value, availability of qualified SBEs and LBEs, and applicable legal requirements. The project involves day-to-day execution and implementation of paid and organic social media activities for the Department of Aviation.

The participation ranges established for this contract specify an SBE participation range of 19% across all business size categories (Micro, Emerging, Midsize, and Macro). The memo references NAICS Code 516210 for administrative services and indicates LBE and S/LBE (Sliver/Local Business Entity) ranges, though specific percentages for these categories are not fully detailed in the document. These participation requirements are binding for all qualified firms submitting proposals for this procurement opportunity.