Procurement Disparity Study Service

The Fairfax County government authority in Virginia is seeking a vendor to conduct a comprehensive procurement disparity study. The agency needs to assess the participation and utilization of diverse businesses, identify any existing disparities, and obtain actionable recommendations to promote equitable procurement practices. This study will help the agency evaluate its current laws, policies, and procedures affecting procurement, including supplier diversity and subcontracting practices. The scope of work covers statistical disparity analysis, qualitative corroboration, and an evaluation of procurement practices. The selected vendor will collect and analyze data regarding business availability and utilization by demographic indicators, vendor tenure, and incumbency advantages. Additionally, the project requires comparing private sector purchasing practices, gathering qualitative evidence of disparities, and recommending policy, implementation, and communication strategies based on best practices. Only organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The selected vendor will perform all work offsite over a contract period of one year. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is seeking proposals to determine the cost. The agency will host an optional pre-bid conference on June 23, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions regarding the procurement no later than July 1, 2026. The evaluation will focus on the vendor's ability to deliver the required data collection, disparity modeling, qualitative evidence gathering, and methodology recommendations.