2023 State of Oregon Disparity Study Report Released
Today, the Department of Administrative Services, alongside BBC Research & Consulting, published the 2023 State of Oregon Disparity Study Report.
The study was commissioned by BBC Research & Consulting to evaluate whether businesses owned by persons of color, women, and service-disabled veterans face barriers as part of Oregon state government’s contract and procurement processes. The report will help the state better understand outcomes in its contracting and procurement processes and help identify next steps to address any substantial disparities.
In the study, BBC analyzed $3.2 billion of worth of contracts and procurements Executive Branch agencies awarded over the course of five years – from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2022. The report provides details about the methodology and results of each analysis, along with recommended actions for the state.
In the coming weeks, the Office of Procurement Equity will conduct regional engagement sessions throughout the state. Anyone who has contracted with state government, has an interest in state contracting, or who wants to learn more about the study is welcome to attend any of the following in-person or virtual sessions:
Central Valley Presentation: In-Person, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023
Host: Salem Capitol Connections
Location: Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, 626 High Street NE, 1st Floor, Salem, OR 97301
Time: 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Eastern Oregon Presentation: Virtual, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023
Host: BBC Research & Consulting
Location: TBD, visit the disparity study website for event details
Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon
Southern Coast Presentation: Virtual, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
Host: BBC Research & Consulting
Location: TBD, visit the disparity study website for event details
Time: TBD, visit the disparity study website for event details
Northern Coast Presentation: In-Person, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023
Host: Seaside Civic & Convention Center
Location: Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Avenue, Room Riverside, Seaside, OR 97138
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-state-of-oregon-disparity-study-the-path-to-procurement-equity-tickets-759206746817
Southern Oregon Presentation: In-Person, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023
Host: Rogue Community College/Higher Education Center, SBDC
Location: Rogue Community College, 101 S Bartlett St, Auditorium, Medford, OR 97501
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-state-of-oregon-disparity-study-the-path-to-procurement-equity-tickets-759209665547
Central Oregon Presentation: In-Person, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023
Host: City of Bend
Location: City Council Chambers - First Floor 710 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 97701
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-state-of-oregon-disparity-study-the-path-to-procurement-equity-tickets-759211651487
Portland Metro Presentation: In-Person, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023
Host: City of Portland
Location: City of Portland, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 108, Portland, OR 97204
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-state-of-oregon-disparity-study-the-path-to-procurement-equity-tickets-761348442687
For more information about the 2023 State of Oregon Disparity Study Report and upcoming engagement meetings, please visit the study webpage or send an email to or.disparitydata@DAS.oregon.gov
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Contact: Bryanna Duke
bryanna.duke@das.oregon.gov
971-701-0103
The study was commissioned by BBC Research & Consulting to evaluate whether businesses owned by persons of color, women, and service-disabled veterans face barriers as part of Oregon state government’s contract and procurement processes. The report will help the state better understand outcomes in its contracting and procurement processes and help identify next steps to address any substantial disparities.
In the study, BBC analyzed $3.2 billion of worth of contracts and procurements Executive Branch agencies awarded over the course of five years – from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2022. The report provides details about the methodology and results of each analysis, along with recommended actions for the state.
In the coming weeks, the Office of Procurement Equity will conduct regional engagement sessions throughout the state. Anyone who has contracted with state government, has an interest in state contracting, or who wants to learn more about the study is welcome to attend any of the following in-person or virtual sessions:
Central Valley Presentation: In-Person, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023
Host: Salem Capitol Connections
Location: Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry, 626 High Street NE, 1st Floor, Salem, OR 97301
Time: 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Eastern Oregon Presentation: Virtual, Monday, Dec. 4, 2023
Host: BBC Research & Consulting
Location: TBD, visit the disparity study website for event details
Time: 10:30 a.m. – noon
Southern Coast Presentation: Virtual, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023
Host: BBC Research & Consulting
Location: TBD, visit the disparity study website for event details
Time: TBD, visit the disparity study website for event details
Northern Coast Presentation: In-Person, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023
Host: Seaside Civic & Convention Center
Location: Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Avenue, Room Riverside, Seaside, OR 97138
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-state-of-oregon-disparity-study-the-path-to-procurement-equity-tickets-759206746817
Southern Oregon Presentation: In-Person, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023
Host: Rogue Community College/Higher Education Center, SBDC
Location: Rogue Community College, 101 S Bartlett St, Auditorium, Medford, OR 97501
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-state-of-oregon-disparity-study-the-path-to-procurement-equity-tickets-759209665547
Central Oregon Presentation: In-Person, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023
Host: City of Bend
Location: City Council Chambers - First Floor 710 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 97701
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-state-of-oregon-disparity-study-the-path-to-procurement-equity-tickets-759211651487
Portland Metro Presentation: In-Person, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023
Host: City of Portland
Location: City of Portland, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 108, Portland, OR 97204
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-state-of-oregon-disparity-study-the-path-to-procurement-equity-tickets-761348442687
For more information about the 2023 State of Oregon Disparity Study Report and upcoming engagement meetings, please visit the study webpage or send an email to or.disparitydata@DAS.oregon.gov
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Contact: Bryanna Duke
bryanna.duke@das.oregon.gov
971-701-0103
