TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 2019
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to Advertise Contract 19-RFP-36 District Affirmative Action Ordinance Disparity Study, estimated cost $200,000.00, Account 101-15000-612430, Requisition 1530073
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Dear Sir:
Request for Proposal (RFP) documents have been prepared for a review of the District Affirmative Action Program, at the request of the Diversity Section.
The purpose of this contract is to conduct a disparity study to determine if a quantitative and qualitative disparity exists in awarding MWRD construction and professional service contracts that necessitates the continuation of the MWRD Affirmative Action Program in its present form and/or adopt a revised ordinance. Data should be reviewed approximately every 5 to 6 years to evaluate whether race and gender based barriers have been reduced such that affirmative action efforts are no longer needed, and if such measures are necessary, to ensure that they remain narrowly tailored.
The estimated cost for this RFP is $200,000.00.
A bid deposit is not required for this RFP.
Appendix A and Appendix V will be included in the RFP. The type of work to be performed under this contract is within the professional service category for establishing goals. The goals for this contract are: 10% MBE and/or WBE, 10% SBE and 3% VBE.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise October 3, 2019
Proposals Received October 25, 2019
Award November 21, 2019
Completion May 7, 2020
Funds for the 2019 expenditure in the amount of $200,000.00 will available in Account 101-15000-612430 contingent upon approval of a funds transfer, also submitted for this October 3, 2019 Board meeting.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to advertise Contract 19-RFP-39.
Requested, Regina D. Berry, Diversity Administrator, RDB:ms
Recommended, Darlene A LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the Official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for October 3, 2019 Board Meeting