City of Santa Monica (City) – BBC Research & Consulting (BBC)
Procurement, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services (Disparity Study)
Project Name
City – BBC – Disparity Study
Project Description
The City sought a consultant to conduct a disparity study to explore current barriers to equity and inclusion of the City’s procurement and contracting practices, design a plan to implement changes responding to disparity study findings, and create a structural framework for vendor education, outreach, and support.
Project Role
BBC was selected as the prime consultant for this engagement. As a subconsultant to BBC, GCAP reviewed the City’s procurement policies and program measures, and provided a detailed summary of and recommendations for improved procurement policies and program measures.
