RFP-26095 - MWBE Disparity Study

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking qualified entities to conduct a comprehensive and legally supportable availability and utilization study to evaluate the presence and extent of discrimination against Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises in both the public and private sectors within the Baltimore region. The study must assess how such discrimination impacts contracting and procurement opportunities specifically with City Schools, identifying patterns, barriers, and disparities in access to business opportunities. The selected contractor will be responsible for gathering and analyzing data, engaging stakeholders, and delivering findings that provide a robust evidentiary basis to inform equitable procurement policies. The solicitation, numbered BPM058312 and titled RFP-26095 - MWBE Disparity Study, was posted on August 7, 2026, with proposals due by September 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Questions must be submitted to Procurement Officer Katharine Kamieniecki no later than August 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The contract carries specific procurement goals, requiring at least 15 percent participation by Minority Business Enterprises, with an additional 15 percent specifically designated for African American MBEs and 10 percent for Women-Owned MBEs. Performances will be conducted within Maryland, and the agency responsible is Maryland’s Baltimore City Public Schools under the SLED classification.