Miami-Dade County Public Schools

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.