Comprehensive Disparity Study
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami, FL
Overview
In summary, Miller³ Consulting, Inc. found that M-DCPS purchasing activities suggest M/WBEs continue to have some difficulties obtaining significant contracts with M-DCPS. In submitting specific findings within the Disparity Study for M-DCPS, M³ Consulting formulated recommendations that allow M-DCPS 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 M-DCPS’ purchasing processes.
Published Reports
Data Points
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Recommendations
1. Establishment of Race- and Gender-Conscious Goals
2. Increasing Pipeline of M/WBE and SMBE Firms
3. Expanding Competition
4. Conduct Economic Impact Analysis
5. Assess Performance of Personnel with Buying Authority
6. Develop M/WBE and SMBE Program Which Addresses Requirements of Large Construction and Development Projects
7. Wrap-Up Insurance
8. Additional Adjustments to OEO Initiatives
9. Expand Use of SMBE Goal Setting
10. Address Concerns about Slow Payments
11. Discuss Impact of M-DCPS Decision Not to Reimburse Sub-contractor Bonding on Smaller Prime Contractors
12. Optimize Procurement Forecasting and Construction Scheduling and Budgeting
Race-Conscious Outcomes
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