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Loudoun County Disparity Study

Loudoun County Disparity Study​

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Loudoun County Government is conducting a Disparity Study to understand the effects of race, ethnicity, gender, and service-disabled veteran status on businesses’ ability to do business in the county’s marketplace. The study will review data, policies and procedures to ensure that contracting and procurement practices provide fair access and opportunities for all businesses, including small, women-owned, minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned (SWaMDV) businesses. The study will be led by MGT and will analyze both public and private sectors to understand firms abilities to acquire capital and win contracts in the markets in which the county does business.  

Data-Informed Process

MGT will collect data regarding SWaMDV businesses and the rates at which these firms are used as contractors and subcontractors in the county’s marketplace. The Disparity Study will also analyze qualitative data provided by business owners, professional organizations, and other marketplace stakeholders regarding policies, practices, or behaviors that may result in unequal outcomes for certain groups.

Business Owner Engagement

Input submitted via email, or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law. 

Business Participation and Feedback

ALL business owners are encouraged to provide information about their experiences, including barriers while doing business or attempting to do business with the County and other public or private entities in the County’s market area. All firms, not just certified firms, are encouraged to participate. 

Confidentiality and Independence of Vendor Input

This website is authorized by the Loudoun County Government but is operated independently by MGT. To foster open and candid engagement from the vendor community, information gathered through this site and during discussions with vendors is not directly accessible by Loudoun County staff and is maintained separately from records managed by the County. Input submitted to an MGT email address or this website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses collected as part of this study are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law. Vendors will not be identified by name. 

Loudoun County area businesses are invited to participate in the disparity study through participating in Phase One and either Phase Two or Phase Three: 

  • Phase One:
    • Business Information Session (Virtual)
  • Phase Two:
    • In-depth Interview (Virtual)
  • Phase Three
    • Business Survey (Online or Phone)

Throughout the engagement, businesses are also invited to contact MGT via email at [email protected]. Please complete the Contact Us Form to stay informed of upcoming activities.  

Upcoming Events

Disparity Study Business Information Sessions:

Loudoun County held two virtual public information sessions on February 24 & 26, 2026. During those sessions, participants learned about the purpose of the disparity study and had the opportunity to share their experiences doing business or attempting to do business with the County or within the broader market area.

Click here to view the presentation

Public Business Engagement Meeting, One-on-One Discussions, & Surveys

The business community can participate in the disparity study in one of several ways:

    • In-depth interviews with local businesses 
    • In-depth interviews with professional organizations
    • Online and telephone surveys
    • Direct Email

Accommodations Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, in order to participate in any event associated with this study, please contact (list contact person and phone number). Three days advance notice is requested.

Language Interpretation

Language interpretation can be made available upon advance request. Three days advance notice is requested.

Business Engagement Meeting: MGT held two public information sessions to introduce the study objectives and listened to business owners’ experiences regarding doing business or attempting to do business in the County’s marketplace.

In-Depth Interview: We understand that businesses have deeper insight and additional information on their experiences. Business owners can sign up to schedule their in‑depth conversation with MGT by scanning the QR code below or by clicking here.

Business Survey: Businesses can complete an online or over-the-phone survey as part of the Study.  A link and phone number will be listed here once the survey is available. For information about the timing and to stay updated on engagement opportunities, email us or fill out a contact form. 

24/7 Email and Website Comment Form

In addition to activities such as the survey and interviews, business owners may submit  comments at any time, regarding their experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, in the County’s marketplace via:

Input submitted via email or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.

24/7 Email and Website Comment Form 

In addition to activities such as the survey and interviews, business owners may submit  comments at any time, regarding their experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, in the County’s marketplace via:

  • Submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form

Input submitted via email or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.

24/7 Email and Website Comment Form 

In addition to activities such as the survey and interviews, business owners may submit  comments at any time, regarding their experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, in the County’s marketplace via:

  • Submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form

Input submitted via email or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.

CONTACT US

To leave a comment or request for MGT to contact you, use the Disparity Study Contact Form. 

ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DIRECTED TO MGT ONLY. Responses are shared anonymously in the aggregate and do not disclose any personal information.

You may use this form to submit written comments about your experiences with the County or their vendors. Please provide details of your experiences doing business, or attempting to do business, with any member or in the marketplace. Please be specific in your comments regarding the entities involved, as well as the date and location for the experiences that you share.