Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Audit Services

The City of Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive equity, diversity, and inclusion audit of its internal operations, policies, and organizational culture. The agency is trying to identify and assess systemic barriers, inequities, and the overall workplace climate to foster a more inclusive environment. The project scope covers project planning and coordination, an environmental scan, and a thorough review of existing internal policies, procedures, programs, and governance structures. To gather necessary data, the agency requires a mixed-methods engagement approach incorporating qualitative and quantitative input from staff and stakeholders through consultations and a climate assessment. The selected vendor must analyze this evidence to develop findings and formulate practical, implementable recommendations tailored specifically to municipal operations. Additionally, the agency requires the development of a results-oriented implementation and performance measurement framework to track future progress. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States of America only. The agency requires the performance of all work to be conducted offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost of the services. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 15, 2026. The source document does not specify the final proposal submission deadline or the exact evaluation criteria that the agency will use to select the winning bid.