Overview

M³ Consulting found that Raleigh purchasing activities suggest that M/WBEs continue to have some difficulties obtaining significant contracts with Raleigh. In submitting specific findings within the Disparity Study for Raleigh, M³ Consulting formulated recommendations that allow Raleigh to rely upon race- and gender-conscious means when necessary to address ongoing hindrances to eliminate disparities, while also addressing M/WBE participation through race- and gender-neutral efforts. Our economic and statistical utilization analyses could serve as part of the policy and procedure making decisions needed to ensure enhanced and legally defensible M/WBE participation in Raleigh’s purchasing processes.