City of Grand Prairie Texas Disparity Study
City of Grand Prairie Texas Disparity Study
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The City of Grand Prairie (City) is conducting a Disparity Study led by MGT Consulting Group to understand how factors like race, ethnicity, and gender impact businesses in its marketplace. This study aims to assess the ability of businesses, particularly those owned by minorities, women, veterans, and service-disabled veterans, to secure contracts and succeed in the City’s market, both in public and private sectors.
Business participation in this study is crucial to provide insights into discriminatory barriers and behaviors experienced while doing business in the City’s marketplace. Participation will help shape policies and practices to foster a more inclusive and equitable business environment. Learn how to get involved below.
The City of Grand Prairie (City) is conducting a Disparity Study led by MGT Consulting Group to understand how factors like race, ethnicity, and gender impact businesses in its marketplace. This study aims to assess the ability of businesses, particularly those owned by minorities, women, veterans, and service-disabled veterans, to secure contracts and succeed in the City’s market, both in public and private sectors.
Business participation in this study is crucial to provide insights into discriminatory barriers and behaviors experienced while doing business in the City’s marketplace. Participation will help shape policies and practices to foster a more inclusive and equitable business environment. Learn how to get involved below.
Business Owner Engagement
Business Owner Engagement
Grand Prairie area businesses are invited to join an informational session to learn more about the study (phase one) and participate in one of the several engagement opportunities (phase two):
- One-on-one Interview
- Industry-specific Focus Groups
- Business Survey
- Email/Website Comments
ASL and other language translations will be made available upon advance request.
Phase One: Public Information Sessions
Public Information Session: MGT Consulting will host virtual public information sessions to introduce the study objectives and listen to businesses owners’ experiences. Businesses are encouraged to attend one of these three meetings to learn more about the study and how to become engaged.
Phase Two: Focus Groups, One-on-One Interviews, Business Surveys, and Email/Website Comments
Industry-Specific Focus Groups: Businesses can choose to participate in one of the five industry-specific focus groups to provide their experiences.
| Industry | Date | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Primes | Tuesday, August 6th | 9:00 AM CST | Register Here |
| Construction Non-MWBE Subcontractors & Suppliers | Tuesday, August 6th | 2:00 PM CST | Register Here |
| Professional Services | Wednesday, August 7th | 2:00 PM CST | Register Here |
| Other Services and Goods | Thursday, August 8th | 9:00 AM CST | Register Here |
| Construction MWBE Subcontractors & Suppliers | Tuesday, August 13th | 9:00 AM CST | Register Here |
One-on-One Interview: Businesses can sign up for an interview by completing the Pre-Screener Questionnaire or by contacting us GPTXDisparityStudy@
Business Survey: Businesses can complete a survey online or over the phone as part of the Study.
One-on-One Interview: Businesses can sign up for an interview by completing the Pre-Screener Questionnaire or by contacting us GPTXDisparityStudy@
Business Survey: Businesses can complete a survey online or over the phone as part of the Study.
24/7 Email and Website Comment Form
Business owners may submit their comments, regarding their experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, in the City marketplace via:
- Email at GPTXDisparityStudy@mgt.us
- Submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form (See Contact Us)
Input submitted via email or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
24/7 Email and Website Comment Form
Business owners may submit their comments, regarding their experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, in the City marketplace via:
1. Email at GPTXDisparityStudy@mgt.us
2. Submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form (See Contact Us)
Input submitted via email or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
24/7 Email and Website Comment Form
Business owners may submit their comments, regarding their experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, in the City marketplace via:
- Email at GPTXDisparityStudy@mgt.us
- Submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form (See Contact Us)
Input submitted via email or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
24/7 Email and Website Comment Form
Business owners may submit their comments, regarding their experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, in the City marketplace via:
1. Email at GPTXDisparityStudy@mgt.us
2. Submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form (See Contact Us)
Input submitted via email 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 City of Grand Prairie. Please provide details of your experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, with the City 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.