Equal Opportunity Review Commission Meeting - 7/16/26

The Equal Opportunity Review Commission meeting held on July 16, 2026, primarily focused on discussing recent procurement activities related to professional services contracts and ITQ work orders. Key procurement discussions included a $300,000 contract awarded to Buchanan and Ingresol, with subcontractor Aspire, for federal grant monitoring, bill tracking, and lobbying support to help the City of Pittsburgh identify and secure federal funding opportunities. The commission also reviewed a previously approved state-level lobbying contract aimed at tracking state legislation and funding opportunities. Additionally, updates were provided on nine ITQ work orders across various city departments, including project management, retaining wall assessment, signal replacement, and event production, with notable emphasis on WBE participation and subcontracting. The meeting concluded with plans for future quarterly meetings and a call for new commission members.