Equal Business Opportunity Program FY 21 Report Released September 21, 2021

The Equal Business Opportunity Program Report details efficacy of the race and gender specific equal business opportunity program. Highlights from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 include:

• $156 million in proposed spending with black and brown owned firms; this is a $106 million or 549% increase over fiscal year 2020.
• $99 million in proposed spending with women owned firms; this is a $69 million or 233% increase over fiscal year 2020.
• 9% average proposed subcontract participation for women owned firms; this is 2% above market availability.
• 7% average proposed subcontract participation for black and brown owned firms; this is on par with availability.

In two out of three categories, Metro's proposed participation met or exceeded market availability for both women owned and black/brown owned firms. This includes construction, which is the largest single category of Metro spend.

Questions about the report may be directed to Christopher Wood.