Specifications include, but are not limited to: The study aims to statistically analyze to what extent MBEs and WBEs are used in state contracts. The chosen vendor will assess the utilization of MBEs and WBEs that are qualified and ready, willing, and able to do business with each of the governmental units in the relevant market areas when compared to their availability as prime contractors and subcontractors in the specifically defined areas of construction, professional services, and goods and support services from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023. The recommendations of the Study will be used by the Commission to set the MBE/WBE goals in accordance with the IC 4-13-16.5-2(f). As detailed in Attachment K, the chosen vendor will evaluate the effectiveness and relevance of the data to examine the documented and legally defensible analysis for maintaining or updating the existing programs, policies and practices utilized by the IDOA, applicable separate bodies corporate and politic. The chosen vendor will conduct a statistical analysis of Indiana certified MBEs and WBEs to determine the rate of utilization of MBEs and WBEs in state contracts and this analysis of utilization will be based, mainly, on total dollars spent through contract payments to MBEs and WBEs. The analysis should be based on reliable data, and may also include anecdotal and/or complaint-based evidence. A more detailed scope of services for IDOA can be found in Attachment K. IDOA is accepting proposals from qualified firms, partnerships, or corporations having expertise in the service area(s) of this RFP. It is the intent of IDOA to contract with a vendor that provides cost effective, professional, efficient, empirically sound and legally defensive analysis.
