Montgomery County
Disparity Study
Montgomery County
Disparity Study
WELCOME
Montgomery County, Maryland (“County”) is conducting a comprehensive Disparity Study (the “Study”), led by MGT Consulting Group (“MGT”). The overall purpose of the Disparity Study is to determine whether there is racial and/or gender business discrimination in the markets in which the County does business – both public and private sectors.
As part of that process, the County will collect data regarding the availability of firms owned by minorities and women, and the utilization of these firms as contractors and subcontractors in the County’s marketplace. In addition to analyses of quantitative data, the Disparity Study will also examine qualitative data about business discrimination (to the extent that it exists) provided by business owners, trade associations, business organizations, and other stakeholders.
We encourage ALL business owners to provide information about their experiences, particularly concerning discrimination while doing business or attempting to do business with the County and other public or private entities in County’s market area. We hope that all firms, not just certified firms, will participate. For ways to get involved, please see the “Business Owner Engagement” page below.
Email and Website Comment Form
Business owners may submit their comments, regarding their experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, with County agencies via:
- email at montgomerycountymddisparitystudy@mgtconsulting.com
- submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form (See Contact Us page below)
email at montgomerycountymddisparitystudy @mgtconsulting.com
submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form (See Contact Us page below)
Upcoming Events
MGT Project Team Members Walter Benitez and Juan Osuna will be attending the Vendor Connection Summit being held by Montgomery County Maryland’s Office Of Procurement on Thursday April 25, 2024 from 9am – 12pm. They look forward to meeting and chatting with you there! They can answer any questions you may have regarding the study as well as help connect you to how you can participate.
What are your experiences obtaining or bidding on contracts or subcontracts in the Montgomery County, MD market area? The County has embarked on a disparity study to determine if it has legal bases to continue its MFD Program. As part of the disparity study, we must understand the effects of race, ethnicity, gender, and disability on businesses’ ability to do business, acquire capital, or bonding.
Share your experiences with us!
These participation activities are an opportunity for both minority, female, and disabled (MFD) businesses as well as Non-MFD classified firms to express whether or not discriminatory barriers are preventing their success in the marketplace. You are strongly encouraged to share your experiences and offer recommendations.
One-on-One Virtual Interview
Businesses have more latitude for additional information on their experiences. You may be contacted by one of our fantastic partners McMillon Communications or Chrysalis Collaboration LLC if your business is in the random selection. But don’t take that chance and sign up today! You can sign up for an interview by emailing one of them at; jasminn@mcmilloncommunications.com or joanne@chrysaliscollaborations.com or emailing us at our study dedicated email address montgomerycountymddisparitystudy@mgtconsulting.com.
Business Survey Is Now Open
MGT is currently conducting a business survey where businesses can let their voice be heard! Businesses can complete the survey online.
Complete the business survey online by clicking the link Montgomery County, MD Business Survey or scanning the QR Code below.
Input submitted via email, voicemail, or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
Contact Us
Disparity Study Contact Form – ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DIRECTED TO MGT CONSULTING TEAM ONLY. Comments are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
You may use this form to submit written comments about your experiences with the County of Montgomery. Please provide details of your experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, with the County or in the marketplace. Please be specific in your comments regarding the entities involved, as well as the date and location for the experiences that you share.