Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM058312

Baltimore City Public Schools MWBE Disparity Study Solicitation

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive MWBE Disparity Study. - Government Buyer: - Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified service providers with relevant experience - Products/Services Requested: - MWBE Disparity Study (comprehensive availability and utilization study) - Quantity: 1 study - No part numbers specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Study must be legally supportable and assess discrimination against Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) in both public and private sectors - Must evaluate impact on contracting and procurement opportunities with BCPS - Socio-economic participation goals: - 15% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation - 15% African American MBE participation - 10% Women-Owned MBE participation - Open to entities with demonstrated experience in conducting disparity studies

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Baltimore City Public Schools for qualified entities to prepare a comprehensive and legally supportable availability and utilization study. The study aims to assess the existence and persistence of discrimination against Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) in the public and private sectors in the Baltimore region. It will evaluate the extent and impact of such discrimination on contracting and procurement opportunities with City Schools. The procurement encourages participation from entities with relevant experience and includes specific socio-economic participation criteria for MBE involvement.

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