this is an important point. Many business list in prominent type, right on their bid sheet: "Woman owned" "Minority owned" "Disadvantaged business" etc. all because of the federal set-asides and % mandates for such businesses. Even if they're 20% more expensive, no experience, lower quality, etc, they get the bid.
this is an important point. Many business list in prominent type, right on their bid sheet: "Woman owned" "Minority owned" "Disadvantaged business" etc. all because of the federal set-asides and % mandates for such businesses. Even if they're 20% more expensive, no experience, lower quality, etc, they get the bid.
The racism of low expectations is pervasive.