Disparity Study and Optional Construction Workforce Study

The City of Cincinnati is seeking proposals for an updated disparity study, with an optional construction workforce study, to assess business participation in City contracts and recommend legally supportable remedies.

City of Cincinnati > Department of Economic Inclusion and Procurement


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275X901198
Dec 15, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 28, 2026 10:00 PM
1 year 3 months
Minority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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RFP-US.260612

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disparity study update

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RFP-282-275X901198

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disparity study update

Contact
shannon.brower@cincinnati-oh.gov
+15133524507
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City seeks a consultant to conduct an updated disparity study examining the availability and utilization of minority- and women-owned businesses in City contracts across supplies, services, construction, and professional services. The work includes market-area and availability analysis, prime and subcontractor utilization analysis, statistical disparity analysis, review of procurement practices and marketplace conditions, community engagement, and recommendations for legally defensible race- and gender-neutral and race- and gender-conscious remedies. Deliverables include a final report, supporting datasets, and presentations. An optional construction workforce study would analyze workforce demographics, participation, apprenticeship, residency, and related trends, with a separate cost proposal. The proposal must address both options as applicable and include an itemized budget. The City specifies MBE and WBE subcontracting goals of 8% and 4%, respectively, and evaluates proposals on technical approach, data collection, cost, experience, qualifications, project management, and compliance with the participation goals.

Classification Codes
NAICS541618Other Management Consulting Services
PSCR505STUDY/COST BENEFIT
Smart Codes
disparity studybusiness utilization analysisaffirmative action recommendations
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 28, 2026-RFP Release Date
Nov 17, 2026-Pre-Submission Meeting
Nov 20, 2026 04:00 PM-Written Questions Due
Dec 15, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Jan 1, 2027-City Initiates Negotiations with Preferred Offeror (Approximate)
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $100,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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