C-101307 RFP 2-23 - Disparity Study

The City of Vancouver has awarded a contract to Keen Independent Research LLC to conduct a disparity study. The study aims to analyze the utilization of minority- and woman-owned businesses in City contracting and identify any disparities in the local marketplace. The scope of work includes project administration, legal framework analysis, analysis of City purchasing policies and procedures, prime contract and subcontract data collection, determination of relevant geographic market area and subindustries, availability analysis, utilization analysis, overconcentration analysis, disparity analysis, quantitative analysis of marketplace conditions, qualitative analysis of marketplace conditions, analysis of remedies and recommendations, and report preparation. The contract duration is from July 17, 2023, to December 31, 2024, with a maximum compensation of $438,900.00 USD. The City requires the contractor to complete the work within the specified timeframe and budget. The contractor is also required to provide monthly progress reports and attend regular meetings with the City's Project Manager.