Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to establish a certificate in the amount of $500,000.00 to fund a review and update of the City’s disparity study in accordance with City Code 3907.98, managed by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
The funds will support the procurement of professional services, including expert consulting, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, all essential for an accurate and up-to-date evaluation of marketplace conditions and city procurement practices, ensuring any disparities are identified and addressed.
In alignment with this effort, the ordinance also permits the allocation of resources to support the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s continuous efforts in creating equitable economic opportunities through data-driven strategies.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion has posted a request for information from vendors regarding potential options, approaches, and methodologies for updating the City of Columbus’ previous disparity study. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will use the request for information to inform whether to solicit a request for a statement of qualifications or a request for proposals for this project with the funds on the certificate authorized by this ordinance.
After the statement of qualifications or proposals has been accepted, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will submit ordinances seeking Council authorization to enter into contracts. This ordinance also authorizes the expenditure of $500,000.00 for the purposes described above.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is being requested so that a certificate can be established prior to the City Auditor’s 2024 year-end deadline.
Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00 was expressly budgeted, and is available in the 2024 general operating fund to undertake the project outlined above.
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To authorize and direct the City Auditor to set up a certificate in the amount of $500,000.00 to fund a review and update of the City’s dis...
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