Proposed changes to the city’s procedures for hiring minority- and women-owned businesses will likely come before City Council this spring or early summer, with consultants and a working group recommending 21 adjustments or substantial revisions to the hiring practices. A memo published last week details the results of the two-year review of the city’s Minority-Owned […]
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee
The Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee reviews the city manager’s report and recommends changes to City Code.
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City-funded study examines disparities in minority business contracting
A disparity study aimed at examining the effectiveness of Austin’s women and minority business enterprise procurement program found it to be largely successful. But while the program – intended to create more opportunities for minority- and women-owned firms – has had success, the study also found that in Austin, women- and minority-owned businesses still face hardships. […]
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Council OKs purchase despite complaints
Although some City Council members worried about the lack of minority participation in the agreement, Council voted 9-2-1 on Thursday to approve a contract with Community Trucking LLC to provide crushed rock for various city departments in an amount up to $993,603. The company will also have three 12-month extension options for a total contract […]