Gwinnett commissioners are taking a look at the county’s purchasing and contracting policies and practices to see if they are creating any disparities or barriers.
The commission authorized a disparity study this past week to look at procurement and contracting data. The study will be conducted by Griffin & Strong P.C., which will look at how well the county’s contracting and purchasing policies and practices comply with constitutional mandates, governing laws, industry best practices and court decisions.
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