Specifications include, but are not limited to: The District is soliciting for the professional services of a consulting firm or a joint venture (CONSULTANT) to provide Small Business Support Services to provide on-going support to first or second tier small business subcontractors to the lead business entity ("Design-Builder") that enters into Contract No. 02EE-120, Design-Build of Line, Track, Station, and Systems for the Warm Springs Extension ("LTSS Contract") with the District. The CONSULTANT will provide assistance to those small business subcontractors that are currently listed or are added to the Design-Builder's team during LTSS Contract execution to ensure successful subcontract performance. The services being procured hereunder involve support to construction-related activities only