The purpose of this 1999 study conducted by MGT of America, Inc. in association with Fields and Brown, Attorneys at Law, was to determine if there is a compelling governmental interest in continuing the city of Phoenix's minority/woman-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) programs in procuring services and commodities under the guidelines established by the U.S. Supreme Court and lower court decisions.

Key components of the study include determining the level of participation by M/WBEs in the city's contracting and purchasing; the number of such firms available; and program recommendations.

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Executive Summary

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background
1.2 Objective and design of the study
1.3 Scope of the study
1.4 Technical approach
1.5 Organization of the report

2.0 Legal Review

2.1 Introduction
2.2 City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Company
2.3 Standards of review for race- and gender-specific programs
2.4 Conclusion

3.0 Analysis of Purchasing Policies, Procedures, and Programs

3.1 Methodology
3.2 Construction policies, procedures and programs
3.3 Procurement policies, procedures and programs
3.4 Certification policies, procedures and programs
3.5 Small business assistance program

4.0 Statistical Analysis

4.1 Methodology
4.2 Construction
4.3 General services
4.4 Commodities

5.0 Anecdotal Evidence Summary

5.1 Methodology
5.2 M/WBE-owned firm demographics
5.3 White male-owned firm demographics
5.4 Comparison of M/WBE and non-minority demographics
5.5 Specific incidents of discrimination

6.0 Summary, Findings, and Recommendations

6.1 Study background
6.2 Legal analysis
6.3 Methodology
6.4 Findings and recommendations