TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Jeff Oris, Assistant City Manager
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: January 17, 2023
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 05-23 TO AWARD AN AGREEMENT WITH KEEN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH LLC., FOR DISPARITY STUDY CONSULTING SERVICES PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2022-029 - $242,356
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve Resolution No. 05-23 to award an Agreement with Keen Independent Research LLC. for Disparity Study Consulting Services pursuant to Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2022-029 in the amount of $242,356.
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Background:
The goal of a disparity study is to determine if a significant statistical disparity exists between the percentages of ready and available women and minority contractors in the City’s market and the percentages of contract dollars awarded to such firms by the City. The results of the study can be used to guide the City in the creation of policies or programs to address any disparities found. Should this recommendation for contract award be approved, the services to be provided shall include the study findings as well as remedies for the City’s consideration to address the findings. Programs and policies may include both race and gender-neutral policies and programs as well as narrowly tailored race and gender preference programs.
Procurement Background
On May 20, 2022, the City of Delray Beach (City) advertised a full and open Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2022-029 for Disparity Study Consulting Services. This RFP was advertised on the City’s website utilizing its electronic procurement platform, Periscope/BidSync. This electronic procurement platform promotes transparency and enables the City to cast a wide net inviting all interested parties of potential bid opportunities and to actively participate in the City’s procurement process. As a result of the advertisement, the City received four (4) submittals pursuant to the RFP. In accordance with City polic...
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