Disparity Study

The Town of Bloomfield, located in Hartford County, Connecticut, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Disparity Study through Solicitation Number 1120. The primary objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to determine and support a compelling interest for establishing a supplier diversity program. The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting an in-depth analysis that examines potential disparities in the town's procurement processes, with the ultimate goal of developing a robust framework for promoting supplier diversity. The RFP solicitation period runs from May 13, 2022, to June 3, 2022, with a specific vendor question and answer period from May 13, 2022, at 1:15 AM EDT to May 23, 2022, at 4:00 PM EDT. Proposals are due by June 3, 2022, at 1:00 PM EDT, and all submissions will be evaluated based on the comprehensive documentation provided in the RFP and its accompanying Addendum 1.

The RFP is open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specified integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The solicitation has been designated as having no line items, and no estimated total contract value is provided in the documents. Payment terms are established as Net 30 Days, with delivery requirements specified as Free On Board Destination. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Nancy Haynes from the Town of Bloomfield, who can be reached at 860-769-3534 or nhaynes@bloomfieldct.org. While the RFP does not outline specific budget ranges, interested vendors are encouraged to carefully review the detailed requirements and prepare comprehensive proposals that address the town's need for a thorough disparity study.