Organizational Diversity & Inclusion Consultant

This contract engages a DEI consulting firm to design and implement a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion transformation for Sedgwick County, Kansas. The award to Hicks‑Carter‑Hicks, LLC totals $102,000 for the initial scope and an additional $56,000 extension to complete remaining tasks. Key deliverables include a DEI roadmap, data collection and analysis, stakeholder focus groups, creation of a DEI committee, a public DEI statement, and a train‑the‑trainer program with a one‑year licensing component. The work spans from award (September 2021) through a phased implementation ending December 2023, blending virtual and in‑person activities, and requires the vendor to absorb travel costs. The county retains all raw data collected, and the vendor must meet specific insurance and minority‑business certification requirements. • Scope: DEI assessment, roadmap, committee formation, public statement, training & licensing. • Budget: $102,000 original award + $56,000 extension = $158,000 total. • Timeline: Initial phase completed 2021‑2022; extension phase runs Feb 17 2023–Dec 17 2023. • Vendor: Hicks‑Carter‑Hicks, LLC (sole award, competitive process with 188 respondents).