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Disparity Study Public Meeting Notice
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The City of Vancouver, Washington, is hosting a public meeting to review the draft recommendations of its 2024 Disparity Study, which assesses the fairness of opportunities for minority, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses in local contracting activities. Scheduled for September 11, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, the session invites suppliers, consultants, and contractors to participate and provide feedback before the final report is issued. Registration for the webinar is available online through a provided link. The city engaged Keen Independent to conduct surveys and research to determine if a level playing field exists for these business groups in the marketplace, with the draft report now open for public input. This initiative underscores the City of Vancouver’s commitment to equitable contracting practices in accordance with Washington state laws. The Disparity Study aims to identify potential barriers faced by minority and women-owned enterprises and to promote fair opportunities in city contracting. The public meeting serves as a critical platform for stakeholders to contribute insights and influence the final recommendations, ensuring that the city’s policies support diversity and inclusion in its procurement processes. The solicitation related to this effort was posted in October 2023, with a response deadline set for September 11, 2024, and additional details available through the city’s online opportunities portal.
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The City of Vancouver is committed to providing equal opportunities to State of Washington certified Minority, Disadvantaged and Women's Business Enterprises in contracting activities. (Section 4 of Chapter 56, Laws of 1975, 1st Ex. Sess., State of Washington). The City of Vancouver engaged Keen Independent to analyze whether there is a level playing field for minority and woman-owned businesses in the local marketplace. Keen Independent has conducted surveys and marketplace research and complied data into a draft Disparity Study report that is available for feedback. This session will give suppliers, consultants, and contractors an opportunity to provide input prior to the report being finalized.
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