Draft Reports
2025 Disparity Study
For the 2025 Minnesota Joint Disparity Study, sixteen state and local government agencies came together to analyze whether there is a level playing field for minority- and women-owned firms in the local marketplace. The study examined procurement of construction, professional services, goods, and other services in the public and private sectors. The study also researched conditions for veteran-owned businesses and companies owned by persons with disabilities.
The following governmental entities participated:
- Minnesota Department of Administration: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- Minnesota Department of Transportation: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- University of Minnesota: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- Metropolitan Airports Commission: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- Metropolitan Council: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- Mosquito Control District: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- Hennepin County: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- Ramsey County: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- City of Bloomington: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- City of Brooklyn Park: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- City of Minneapolis: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- City of Rochester: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- City of Saint Paul: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- Hennepin Healthcare System: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
- Saint Paul Public Schools: Executive Summary (PDF), Full Report (PDF)
The Minnesota Department of Administration coordinated this effort and Keen Independent Research led the research team.
