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City of Milwaukee City of Milwaukee &&

Milwaukee Metropolitan Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD)Sewerage District (MMSD)

Disparity Study Disparity Study

Informational MeetingInformational Meeting

August 28, 2009August 28, 2009

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements African American Chamber of CommerceAfrican American Chamber of Commerce

American Indian Chamber of Commerce of WisconsinAmerican Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of WisconsinHispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin

Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of CommerceHmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce

Multicultural Entrepreneurship Institute, Inc.Multicultural Entrepreneurship Institute, Inc.

Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment BoardMilwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board

National Association of Minority ContractorsNational Association of Minority Contractors

The Business CouncilThe Business Council

Wisconsin Black Chamber of CommerceWisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce

AgendaAgenda

Update on the Effectiveness Study 2007Update on the Effectiveness Study 2007

Explanation of the MORE OrdinanceExplanation of the MORE Ordinance

Share information relative to the Share information relative to the

Disparity Study 2009-2010Disparity Study 2009-2010

Discuss ways in which you can be Discuss ways in which you can be

involvedinvolved

Questions/Comments/ConcernsQuestions/Comments/Concerns

Update on the Effectiveness Study Update on the Effectiveness Study 2007 Recommendations2007 Recommendations

RECOMMENDATION STATUS UPDATE

Accept certifications from five other local certification agencies

Ongoing discussion Disparity Study

Establish uniform subcontracting policiesa.Penalties for failure to list subcontractors on bid documentsb.Substitution of subcontractors after award of contract

Better EBEP enforcement Ongoing discussions with DPW and City Attorney’s office

Waive bond requirements/Revise insurance requirements

When practical and doesn’t increase the City’s liability

Prompt payment procedures Prompt Payment Provision Implemented

Complaint procedures for subcontractors Created EBE Hotline

Track all subcontract bidders Created Business Sense software EBE Business Directory available via website

Disparity Study Common Council support Mayor support Disparity Study is currently underway

Update on the Effectiveness Study Update on the Effectiveness Study 2007 Recommendations2007 Recommendations

RECOMMENDATION STATUS UPDATE

Post all sole source contracts Ongoing discussion EBEP receives all sole source requests Business Sense

Unbundle large contracts This is done on a case-by-case basis

Website enhancements Procurement Services EBEP

Pay mobilization to EBE Contractors Revolving Loan Program Adjustments as necessary

Publicize EBE outreach efforts Emerging Business Sustainability Conference Disparity Study Information Business Sense – EBE Business Directory Ongoing discussion – Technical Assistance Workshop Series

MORE OrdinanceMORE OrdinanceEmerging Business Enterprise (EBE)Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE):: The level of EBE participation on City Development and Public Works The level of EBE participation on City Development and Public Works

Projects increases as follows:Projects increases as follows: Construction: increase from 18% to 25%Construction: increase from 18% to 25% Purchase of Services: 18% (no change)Purchase of Services: 18% (no change) Purchase of Professional Services: 18% (no change)Purchase of Professional Services: 18% (no change) Purchase of Supplies: 18% (no change)Purchase of Supplies: 18% (no change)

Residence Preference Program (RPP): Residence Preference Program (RPP): Increases from 25% to 40%Increases from 25% to 40% To ensure the participation of City Residents in City Development To ensure the participation of City Residents in City Development

Projects, The developer will be required to ensure that 40% of worker Projects, The developer will be required to ensure that 40% of worker hours required for construction of the project be performed by hours required for construction of the project be performed by unemployed or underemployed residents. In addition, the RPP unemployed or underemployed residents. In addition, the RPP residence boundary is expanded to include the entire City of residence boundary is expanded to include the entire City of Milwaukee.Milwaukee.

MORE OrdinanceMORE OrdinancePrevailing WagePrevailing Wage All contractors will be required to pay prevailing wages to all employees working All contractors will be required to pay prevailing wages to all employees working

on the respective project through any and all contractors. Prevailing wage standards on the respective project through any and all contractors. Prevailing wage standards are set by the Department of Workforce Development.are set by the Department of Workforce Development.

Apprenticeship RatioApprenticeship Ratio An appropriate apprenticeship ratio will be identified for all specific trades on the An appropriate apprenticeship ratio will be identified for all specific trades on the

City Development Project. The City of Milwaukee will utilize the current City Development Project. The City of Milwaukee will utilize the current Department of Workforce Development standards in setting appropriate Department of Workforce Development standards in setting appropriate apprenticeship ratios.apprenticeship ratios.

First Source Employment ProgramFirst Source Employment Program All contractors will be required to utilize the First Source Employment Program All contractors will be required to utilize the First Source Employment Program

(FSEP), which is a program operated by the Milwaukee Area Workforce (FSEP), which is a program operated by the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board (MAWIB), through an agreement with the City of Milwaukee. Investment Board (MAWIB), through an agreement with the City of Milwaukee. FSEP will be the first source in recruitment efforts for all contractors that will FSEP will be the first source in recruitment efforts for all contractors that will actively hire for both new and replacement employment opportunities. The goal of actively hire for both new and replacement employment opportunities. The goal of FSEP is to ensure that City residents are considered first for both new and FSEP is to ensure that City residents are considered first for both new and replacement employment opportunities on City Development Projects.replacement employment opportunities on City Development Projects.

MORE OrdinanceMORE OrdinanceLocal Business Enterprise (LBE)Local Business Enterprise (LBE)

An award standard will be applied in all bids so that an otherwise An award standard will be applied in all bids so that an otherwise responsive and responsible bidder, which is a Local Business responsive and responsible bidder, which is a Local Business Enterprise, shall be awarded the contract, provided that its bid does Enterprise, shall be awarded the contract, provided that its bid does not exceed the lowest bid by more than 5% and/or $25,000.  An not exceed the lowest bid by more than 5% and/or $25,000.  An additional number of points, equal to 5% of the maximum number additional number of points, equal to 5% of the maximum number of points used in the evaluation of Request for Proposals (RFPs), of points used in the evaluation of Request for Proposals (RFPs), shall be applied to increase the total score attained by a local shall be applied to increase the total score attained by a local business enterprise.business enterprise.

Disparity Study Disparity Study 20092009

Disparity Study 2009-2010Disparity Study 2009-2010 Corporate Experience and CapacityCorporate Experience and Capacity

Key PersonnelKey Personnel

Business PlanBusiness Plan

TimelineTimeline

Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers

Corporate Experience and CapacityCorporate Experience and Capacity

D. Wilson Consulting Group, LLC is a D. Wilson Consulting Group, LLC is a ready, willing and able certified Wisconsin ready, willing and able certified Wisconsin MBE and DBE vendor qualified to conduct MBE and DBE vendor qualified to conduct the Disparity Study for the City of the Disparity Study for the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictMetropolitan Sewerage District

Small Management Consulting Firm Small Management Consulting Firm specializing in conducting Disparity specializing in conducting Disparity Studies.Studies.

Corporate Experience and CapacityCorporate Experience and Capacity 20 years of Disparity Study experiences20 years of Disparity Study experiences

Over 40 Disparity StudiesOver 40 Disparity Studies

Local and State GovernmentLocal and State Government

City of PhoenixCity of Phoenix

City of TucsonCity of Tucson

Pima CountyPima County

Washington Suburban Sanitary CommissionWashington Suburban Sanitary Commission

State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public FacilitiesState of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities

Colorado Department of TransportationColorado Department of Transportation

Corporate Experience and CapacityCorporate Experience and Capacity Current and Past ClientsCurrent and Past Clients

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (Completed)(Completed)

Alaska Railroad CorporationAlaska Railroad Corporation

Municipality of AnchorageMunicipality of Anchorage

City of Tucson and Pima County (Completed)City of Tucson and Pima County (Completed)

Colorado Department of Transportation (Completed)Colorado Department of Transportation (Completed)

Montana Department of TransportationMontana Department of Transportation

Draft Final Report SubmittedDraft Final Report Submitted

Corporate Experience and CapacityCorporate Experience and Capacity

Fields & Brown, LLCFields & Brown, LLC Largest minority owned law firm in the Kansas City Largest minority owned law firm in the Kansas City

Metropolitan AreaMetropolitan Area A V rated firmA V rated firm Two senior partners have practiced together for 35 Two senior partners have practiced together for 35

years and have over 60 years of combined litigation years and have over 60 years of combined litigation

experienceexperience The firm represents Fortune 100 companies and The firm represents Fortune 100 companies and

governmental agenciesgovernmental agencies The firm specializes in employment law, commercial The firm specializes in employment law, commercial

litigation, insurance and workers’ compensation litigation, insurance and workers’ compensation

defense, constitutional law and public finance.defense, constitutional law and public finance.

Corporate Experience and CapacityCorporate Experience and Capacity

Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan, LLPGonzalez Saggio & Harlan, LLP Local, Minority-Owned Law Firm, second largest Local, Minority-Owned Law Firm, second largest

minority-owned law firm in the Countryminority-owned law firm in the Country Firm specializes in Equal Opportunities and Firm specializes in Equal Opportunities and

EmploymentEmployment Litigation experience in employment, public Litigation experience in employment, public

accommodations and credit discriminationaccommodations and credit discrimination

Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure

Deirdre Kyle Project Manager

Jeff Ling, Ph.D. Todd Osburn Cathy Kramer

Business Demographic Analysis & Regression

Analyses

Carla Fields, Esq. Avery Goodrich, Jr., Esq.

Marvin Pratt

Anecdotal Data Collection & Analysis

Debbie Griffin Tameka Richardson

College Students

Data Collection, Classification & Analyses

College Students

City of Milwaukee & Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Contract Administrator

Charlotte Robinson, Esq. Legal Advisor

Charlotte Robinson, Esq. Carla Fields, Esq.

State and Local Government

Policies, Procedures & Programs

Project OrganizationProject Organization Deirdre D. Kyle - Project ManagerDeirdre D. Kyle - Project Manager

Conducted over 40 Disparity Studies since 1989Conducted over 40 Disparity Studies since 1989

Partner-In-Charge of Disparity Study Research for MGT Partner-In-Charge of Disparity Study Research for MGT of America, Inc. for six yearsof America, Inc. for six years

Pioneer in Developing Disparity Study MethodologyPioneer in Developing Disparity Study Methodology

Developed one of the first availability/goal setting study Developed one of the first availability/goal setting study methodologies accepted by FHWA after 49 CFR 26 was methodologies accepted by FHWA after 49 CFR 26 was authorizedauthorized

Litigation ExperienceLitigation Experience

B.S. Political Science, Florida State UniversityB.S. Political Science, Florida State University

Project OrganizationProject Organization Charlotte Robinson, Esq. – Legal Advisor and Policies, Charlotte Robinson, Esq. – Legal Advisor and Policies,

Procedures and Program ReviewProcedures and Program Review 23 years of experience in Transportation and Environmental 23 years of experience in Transportation and Environmental

LawLaw

Served as Chief Transportation Counsel for the Colorado Served as Chief Transportation Counsel for the Colorado Department of TransportationDepartment of Transportation

Special Advisor to the CDOT to oversee its first disparity Special Advisor to the CDOT to oversee its first disparity studystudy

Co-counsel in the defense of the CDOT and State of Colorado Co-counsel in the defense of the CDOT and State of Colorado in the first in the first Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. ColoradoAdarand Constructors, Inc. v. Colorado case case

J.D. – University of DenverJ.D. – University of Denver

B.A. University of Georgia, JournalismB.A. University of Georgia, Journalism

Project OrganizationProject Organization

Jeff Ling, Ph.D. – Availability and StatisticsJeff Ling, Ph.D. – Availability and Statistics

Lead the availability and statistical analyses in over Lead the availability and statistical analyses in over 10 disparity studies10 disparity studies

One of the first in the industry to include multivariate One of the first in the industry to include multivariate regression analysis in disparity study researchregression analysis in disparity study research

Taught Statistics at 3 UniversitiesTaught Statistics at 3 Universities

PhD – Florida State University, Political SciencePhD – Florida State University, Political Science

M.S. – Florida State University, Political ScienceM.S. – Florida State University, Political Science

B.A. – University of Tampa, Political ScienceB.A. – University of Tampa, Political Science

Project OrganizationProject Organization Todd Osborn - Availability and StatisticsTodd Osborn - Availability and Statistics

Lead the availability and statistical analyses in over Lead the availability and statistical analyses in over eight disparity studieseight disparity studies

One of the first in the industry to include multivariate One of the first in the industry to include multivariate regression analysis in disparity study researchregression analysis in disparity study research

Taught Statistics at Florida StateTaught Statistics at Florida State

ABD – Florida State University, Political ScienceABD – Florida State University, Political Science

M.A. – Bowling Green State University, Political ScienceM.A. – Bowling Green State University, Political Science

B.A. – Kent State University, Political Science (magna B.A. – Kent State University, Political Science (magna cum laude)cum laude)

Project OrganizationProject Organization Debbie Griffin – Contract Data Collection and Debbie Griffin – Contract Data Collection and

AnalysisAnalysis

30 Years of Experience in Project Management and 30 Years of Experience in Project Management and OrganizationOrganization

Utilization Data Collection and Analysis for Five Disparity Utilization Data Collection and Analysis for Five Disparity StudiesStudies

Management Responsibilities for Purchasing, DBE Management Responsibilities for Purchasing, DBE programs and Facilities for a state Transportation programs and Facilities for a state Transportation AuthorityAuthority

M.A. – University of North Florida, EducationM.A. – University of North Florida, Education

B.S. – University of North Florida, EducationB.S. – University of North Florida, Education

Project OrganizationProject Organization Avery Goodrich, Jr., Esq. - Policies and Procedures Avery Goodrich, Jr., Esq. - Policies and Procedures

and Anecdotal Analysis, Recommendationsand Anecdotal Analysis, Recommendations

Partner, Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan, LLPPartner, Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan, LLP Member, Equal Opportunities and Employment Member, Equal Opportunities and Employment

DepartmentDepartment

Served as District Director, U.S. Department of Labor's Office Served as District Director, U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Columbus, Ohio Columbus, Ohio

Participated in over 100 compliance reviews and audits of Participated in over 100 compliance reviews and audits of federal contractors and subcontractors required to federal contractors and subcontractors required to prepare and implement affirmative action programs   prepare and implement affirmative action programs   

Provided technical assistance on policies, regulations, and Provided technical assistance on policies, regulations, and procedures of the OFCCP to federal contractors, procedures of the OFCCP to federal contractors, subcontractors, construction firms, local units of subcontractors, construction firms, local units of government and constituency groups within the Midwest government and constituency groups within the Midwest RegionRegion

Project OrganizationProject Organization Avery Goodrich, Jr., Esq. - Policies and Procedures Avery Goodrich, Jr., Esq. - Policies and Procedures

and Anecdotal Analysis, Recommendations  and Anecdotal Analysis, Recommendations  - Served as Executive Director, City of Chicago, Department of - Served as Executive Director, City of Chicago, Department of

Planning and Development, Empowerment Zone Program Planning and Development, Empowerment Zone Program  Developed and implemented strategies to Developed and implemented strategies to

administer Chicago's Empowerment Zone/Enterprise administer Chicago's Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Communities redevelopment program. Communities redevelopment program.

  Served as Associate, Target Group, Inc.Served as Associate, Target Group, Inc. Assisted developers, corporations and general Assisted developers, corporations and general

contractors with the design and implementation of their contractors with the design and implementation of their affirmative action and diversity plans    affirmative action and diversity plans   

Served as Research Specialist, Charne, Glassner and Served as Research Specialist, Charne, Glassner and TaitelmanTaitelman

Prepared evidentiary reports, interviewed witnesses, and Prepared evidentiary reports, interviewed witnesses, and research municipal zoning requirements and histories research municipal zoning requirements and histories for the City of Milwaukee's desegregation lawsuit. for the City of Milwaukee's desegregation lawsuit. 

J.D. – University of Toledo, College of LawJ.D. – University of Toledo, College of Law B.A. – Howard University, Political ScienceB.A. – Howard University, Political Science

Project OrganizationProject Organization

Marvin Pratt – Anecdotal Data Collection and Marvin Pratt – Anecdotal Data Collection and Public OutreachPublic Outreach Former Mayor of the City of Milwaukee Former Mayor of the City of Milwaukee

Re-established Town Hall MeetingsRe-established Town Hall Meetings Drivers License Reinstatement ProgramDrivers License Reinstatement Program

Former Common Council PresidentFormer Common Council President Authored Residency Preference ProgramAuthored Residency Preference Program Building Inspection Internship ProgramBuilding Inspection Internship Program Disadvantaged Business ProgramDisadvantaged Business Program

Former member of the Economic Development Former member of the Economic Development CommitteeCommittee

B.A. – Marquette University, Political ScienceB.A. – Marquette University, Political Science

Project OrganizationProject Organization Marvin Pratt – Anecdotal Data Collection and Marvin Pratt – Anecdotal Data Collection and

Public OutreachPublic Outreach Former Mayor of the City of Milwaukee Former Mayor of the City of Milwaukee

Re-established Town Hall MeetingsRe-established Town Hall Meetings Drivers License Reinstatement ProgramDrivers License Reinstatement Program

Former Common Council PresidentFormer Common Council President Authored Residency Preference ProgramAuthored Residency Preference Program Building Inspection Internship ProgramBuilding Inspection Internship Program Disadvantaged Business ProgramDisadvantaged Business Program

Former member of the Economic Development Former member of the Economic Development CommitteeCommittee

B.A. – Marquette University, Political ScienceB.A. – Marquette University, Political Science

Business PlanBusiness Plan

Legal ReviewLegal Review

Prepare a detailed legal review of relevant Prepare a detailed legal review of relevant federal and state (specifically the 7federal and state (specifically the 7thth Circuit) Circuit) court cases.court cases.

Our legal team will insure the methodology Our legal team will insure the methodology used to conduct this study complies with the used to conduct this study complies with the federal standards federal standards

Our legal team will be involved in drafting the Our legal team will be involved in drafting the recommendations for this study recommendations for this study

Business PlanBusiness Plan

Policies, Procedures and Program ReviewPolicies, Procedures and Program Review

Review written materials addressing the City and Review written materials addressing the City and MMSD Policies and Procedures and other written MMSD Policies and Procedures and other written materials including previous disparity studies;materials including previous disparity studies;

Interview key personnel to include MWBE Interview key personnel to include MWBE officers, procurement staff and government officers, procurement staff and government officials;officials;

Interview representatives of Trade and Interview representatives of Trade and Professional Associations; and,Professional Associations; and,

Other key stakeholdersOther key stakeholders

Business PlanBusiness Plan

Data CollectionData Collection Conduct a Data Assessment to identify Conduct a Data Assessment to identify

potential electronic and paper data potential electronic and paper data sourcessources

MMSD’s Financial SystemMMSD’s Financial System MMSD’s Excel file of SubcontractorsMMSD’s Excel file of Subcontractors City FMIS SystemCity FMIS System Lawson SoftwareLawson Software PeopleSoft SoftwarePeopleSoft Software City Contract and/or Project FilesCity Contract and/or Project Files

Business PlanBusiness Plan

Develop a data collection Develop a data collection methodology for review and approvalmethodology for review and approval Business Categories for 2005 – 2008 Business Categories for 2005 – 2008

include:include: CityCity

Construction ServicesConstruction Services Professional Services including A&EProfessional Services including A&E Goods and ServicesGoods and Services

Business PlanBusiness Plan

Develop a data collection methodology for Develop a data collection methodology for review and approval (cont’d.)review and approval (cont’d.)

Draw 100 percent of construction and A&E Draw 100 percent of construction and A&E contractscontracts

Work with the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Work with the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and Marquette University Equal Opportunity and Marquette University Equal Opportunity Program (EOP) to identify and hire students to Program (EOP) to identify and hire students to conduct data collectionconduct data collection

Supervise and train students for subcontract data Supervise and train students for subcontract data collectioncollection

Detail oriented individualsDetail oriented individuals Schedule students in 4 – 8 hour blocksSchedule students in 4 – 8 hour blocks Conduct quality control and data verificationConduct quality control and data verification

Business PlanBusiness Plan

Market AreaMarket Area For the City and MMSDFor the City and MMSD By each Business CategoryBy each Business Category Location of Prime ContractorsLocation of Prime Contractors Number of Contracts Awarded and by PercentageNumber of Contracts Awarded and by Percentage Number of Firms Awarded Contracts and by Number of Firms Awarded Contracts and by

PercentagePercentage

Relevant Market AreaRelevant Market Area Determined by where 75 percent of all dollars Determined by where 75 percent of all dollars

awardedawarded Milwaukee MSAMilwaukee MSA Counties outside Milwaukee MSACounties outside Milwaukee MSA

Business PlanBusiness Plan

AVAILABILITY CRITERIAAVAILABILITY CRITERIA FACTORSFACTORS

ReadyReady Resource ReadinessResource Readiness

Managerial ReadinessManagerial Readiness

Financial ReadinessFinancial Readiness

WillingWilling Market Value of WorkMarket Value of Work

Estimated ReturnEstimated Return

Request To Enter The MarketRequest To Enter The Market

Competition StrategyCompetition Strategy

Commitment of OwnershipCommitment of Ownership

AbleAble Resource AllocationResource Allocation

Alliances or PartnershipsAlliances or Partnerships

Agency RelationshipsAgency Relationships

Business PlanBusiness Plan

AvailabilityAvailability

Create database of relevant vendor, bidder and Create database of relevant vendor, bidder and subcontractor data subcontractor data

Collect listings from other public jurisdictions Collect listings from other public jurisdictions and organizationsand organizations

Compare overlap of the public and private Compare overlap of the public and private databases to eliminate any redundant entriesdatabases to eliminate any redundant entries

Summary of Availability Analyses for each Summary of Availability Analyses for each Group Identified in the Utilization AnalysisGroup Identified in the Utilization Analysis

Business PlanBusiness Plan

Conduct Disparity AnalysisConduct Disparity Analysis

Develop Report LayoutsDevelop Report Layouts

Calculate Disparity Indices Based on Calculate Disparity Indices Based on Availability and Utilization Data for Each Availability and Utilization Data for Each Business Category and Sub-categoryBusiness Category and Sub-category

Subject Disparity Analysis to Statistical Subject Disparity Analysis to Statistical Tests to Determine SignificanceTests to Determine Significance

Business PlanBusiness Plan Survey Results will be used for the Survey Results will be used for the

Regression Analysis as well as AvailabilityRegression Analysis as well as Availability

Conduct Regression AnalysisConduct Regression Analysis

–– Review data collected from vendor surveyReview data collected from vendor survey

–– Select econometric models necessary for Select econometric models necessary for determining the casual factors related to determining the casual factors related to

utilizationutilization

–– Summarize the findings and like possible Summarize the findings and like possible predictors to programs, initiatives and other predictors to programs, initiatives and other factorsfactors

Business PlanBusiness Plan

Private and Public Sector AnalysisPrivate and Public Sector Analysis

Secondary data collection Secondary data collection

Primary data collection of firm Primary data collection of firm characteristics in relevant market areacharacteristics in relevant market area

Project potential market characteristics Project potential market characteristics in private sector based on analysis of in private sector based on analysis of survey datasurvey data

Business PlanBusiness Plan

Anecdotal AnalysisAnecdotal Analysis

Conduct 60 Individual InterviewsConduct 60 Individual Interviews SMWBE and Non-SMWBE FirmsSMWBE and Non-SMWBE Firms Business CategoriesBusiness Categories

Assist City and MMSD with Public Assist City and MMSD with Public HearingsHearings

Facilitate Two Public HearingsFacilitate Two Public Hearings City & MMSD provide facilities, advertising and City & MMSD provide facilities, advertising and

court reporterscourt reporters

TimelineTimeline

Process will take approximately 12 Process will take approximately 12 months to Complete Studymonths to Complete Study

Several of the components overlap Several of the components overlap and are needed to make the study and are needed to make the study more comprehensivemore comprehensive

ConclusionConclusion

• Extensive Experience in Disparity Study Extensive Experience in Disparity Study ResearchResearch

• Positive Litigation ExperiencePositive Litigation Experience

• Experienced Sub consultants with Local Experienced Sub consultants with Local PresencePresence

• Attorney Involvement in Each Major Area Attorney Involvement in Each Major Area of the Studyof the Study

• Our Team is 100 percent Minority OwnedOur Team is 100 percent Minority Owned

Questions?Questions?

Comments? Comments?

Concerns?Concerns?

Disparity Study 2009-2010Disparity Study 2009-2010