Guilford County NC MUNIS #20125

Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Consulting Services for Guilford County

Guilford County, North Carolina, has awarded a contract for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) consulting services to support the County's internal and community-facing DEI initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Purchasing Department, Greensboro, NC - Awarded Vendor (OEM): - Innolect, Inc. - Scope of Services: - Develop and implement a comprehensive DEI strategy for Guilford County - Initiate DEI initiatives and support culture change across all County departments - Conduct data collection and analysis, and evaluate current organizational practices - Engage with the community, Board of Commissioners, and County staff - Provide recommendations for DEI training and develop a strategic plan - Create a public statement of DEI principles and an equity lens for decision-making - Emphasize measurable goals, ongoing evaluation, and MWBE (Minority and Women Business Enterprise) participation (15% aspirational goal) - Products/Services Requested: - Professional consulting services (no hardware or part numbers) - 1 unit of DEI consulting services (comprehensive engagement) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on measurable DEI outcomes and ongoing evaluation - Community engagement and training recommendations are key deliverables - MWBE participation goal included - Period of Performance: - Initial term of two years, with an option to renew for one additional year (up to three years total) - Estimated Contract Value: - $228,659 - Place of Performance: - Guilford County Purchasing Department, BB&T Building, Suite 304, 201 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401

Description

Guilford County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to initiate the County's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and develop a comprehensive strategy. The consultant will support the community, Board of Commissioners, and staff across all County Departments to create inclusive and equitable governmental operations and services. The scope includes data collection and analysis, organizational practice evaluation, community engagement, DEI training recommendations, and development of a strategic plan. The contract term is initially two years with an option to renew for one additional year, totaling up to three years.

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