RFQ 676783: Procurement Disparity Study

Loudoun County, Virginia is seeking proposals for RFQ 676783, a comprehensive Procurement Disparity Study to be conducted by a qualified consulting firm. The primary objective is to analyze the County's procurement activities and determine if statistically significant disparities exist in the engagement of minority, woman, small, local, and veteran-owned businesses. The selected contractor must demonstrate extensive experience in identifying procurement disparities and proposing targeted solutions for more balanced outcomes. Deliverables will include a legally-supportable report that examines the qualification, willingness, and actual participation of diverse business enterprises in County procurement processes. The full solicitation is available at www.loudoun.gov/bids, with proposals due by April 11, 2025. Interested firms must submit comprehensive proposals that showcase a deep understanding of local government procurement dynamics and a proven track record of conducting similar disparity studies.

The County intends to award a single contract to a firm that can provide a thorough and legally defensible analysis of procurement disparities. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the study itself focuses on businesses owned by minorities, women, small businesses, local entities, and veterans. The procurement appears to encourage participation from diverse consulting teams with specialized expertise in public procurement analysis. No specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the solicitation, though the complexity of the study suggests a significant professional services contract. The County's goal is to select a contractor that can not only identify disparities but also recommend specific, actionable strategies to improve procurement equity and inclusion across Loudoun County's government procurement activities.