MTA's Procurement  and Disparity Study Services

Since 1989, Mason Tillman has been conducting procurement and disparity studies to assess the contracting and purchasing history of local and national organizations.  In some cases, we have collected and analyzed information for databases containing over 500,000 contracts.  We then prepare statistical reports documenting the distribution of contracts by ethnicity, gender, industry, and amount awarded.  Anecdotal accounts, from business owners who have encountered specific barriers to business opportunities, supplement our statistical reports. 

From its study findings, Mason Tillman develops effective and innovative solutions for its clients.  These solutions often include the development of customized minority and women business enterprise programs as well as contract-tracking database management systems.  MTA's program development process involves building community consensus through a series of constituent meetings and management working groups.  This collaborative process ensures that businesses and key managers have a role in defining the scope and direction of the policies and programs, to level the playing field for all businesses.