23-6703 - Request for Proposals - Disparity Study

The Cobb County Purchasing Department is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to conduct a Disparity Study of the County’s procurement practices. The study shall analyze contractual awards in construction, goods, services and architectural and engineering services for the last five (5) year period to determine the effectiveness of the current supplier diversity program and recommend modifications and adjustments, if necessary, that are in compliance with the law. Additionally, the analysis shall determine the utilization of, Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) relative to the availability of such business. While not a traditional disparity study component, the County also desires a review of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVSBs) within this same context.