Specifications include, but are not limited to: The State wants to take all necessary and affirmative steps to ensure that HUBs/MWBEs are afforded opportunities to participate in contracts issued by the State and/or contracts issued by Local Governments for construction projects that receive State funds. The State seeks a consultant or team of consultants (hereinafter referred to as the “Consultant”) to conduct the Disparity Study that: 4.2.1.1 Examine what, if any, barriers may be adversely affecting the participation of HUBs/MWBEs in contracts issued or funded by the State; 4.2.1.2 Identify the availability of HUBs/MWBEs that are ready, willing and able to do business with the State and Local Governments receiving State funds in the relevant market area(s);
