Award
Guilford County NC MUNIS #20125 (REBID #1)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative
Recipient
Innolect, Inc.
Award Amount
$228,659.00
Ceiling
$228,659.00
Awarded
August 01, 2023
Identifier
20125 (REBID #1)
The Guilford County Purchasing Department in Greensboro, NC, is the government buyer soliciting proposals for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The County seeks a qualified consulting firm or independent consultant to develop and implement a comprehensive DEI strategy to improve internal culture, operations, service delivery, and community engagement. The awarded services include data collection and analysis, baseline reporting, recommendations for addressing concerns of BIPOC and other equity-seeking groups, DEI best practices for local government operations and human resources, development of shared language and mission statements, community engagement, barrier identification and removal, long-term monitoring and evaluation, DEI training for all County employees and elected officials, strategic planning including duties of a Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, and development of an equity lens for various County departments. The contract period is initially two years with an option to renew for one additional year, totaling up to three years. The County emphasizes a 15% aspirational Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goal. The contract requires compliance with North Carolina laws and includes provisions for cancellation or termination under specific conditions. The place of performance is Guilford County, North Carolina, with the County's Purchasing Department located at BB&T Building, Suite 304, 201 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned as this is a solicitation for consulting services. The contract requires electronic submission through the County's Vendor Self Service system and includes detailed submission requirements and evaluation criteria.
Description
Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives (RFP) for Guilford County to initiate and develop a comprehensive DEI strategy, including consulting services to support the community, Board of Commissioners, and staff across all County Departments.