Disparity Study

The City of Frederick is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive Disparity Study. This study will analyze demographic, economic, and contractual data to identify any disparities in the city’s procurement practices and to develop recommendations for improving equity and compliance with applicable regulations. The work falls under Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services and will likely involve data collection, statistical analysis, stakeholder interviews, and a final report with actionable insights. • Scope: Data gathering, statistical analysis, stakeholder engagement, and report preparation. • Required expertise: Management consulting, civil rights compliance, statistical research. • Deliverables: Draft and final disparity study reports, executive summary, presentation to city officials. • Timeline: Must be submitted by Sep 17 2026; work to be performed after award. • Small business set‑aside: Yes, encouraging participation from qualified small businesses.