The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking consulting services for a Barrier and Trend Analysis. This analysis aims to evaluate and improve equal employment opportunity (EEO) practices within the agency, specifically addressing underrepresentation of certain gender, cultural, racial, and disability groups. The contractor will conduct a comprehensive report identifying discrepancies between policy and practice, barriers to employment, and communication issues, ultimately recommending strategies to enhance compliance with EEOC Management Directive 715.
The RFI outlines key deliverables, estimated workload, and period of performance from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, highlighting the different labor categories and corresponding hours needed. Interested vendors are required to provide specific company information and demonstrate their capability to meet the outlined requirements. The RFI serves as a tool for PBGC to gather information from potential contractors and does not obligate the government to procure any services. All responses are to be submitted by October 7, 2024. The document conveys the agency's commitment to establishing equal opportunity within its workforce through a structured approach to identify and resolve systemic issues.
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) seeks contractor support to conduct a Barrier and Trend Analysis Report to ensure compliance with federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) standards. The project aims to identify and eliminate barriers affecting representation among specific gender, racial, and disability groups within PBGC's workforce. Essential Element 3 focuses on management and program accountability, outlining leadership’s responsibilities in promoting an inclusive work environment.
The contractor will assess existing policies and practices, evaluate demographic data, and analyze management’s impact on employee engagement and advancement. The report will highlight discrepancies between policies and practices, ensure accountability, identify systemic barriers, measure the effectiveness of training opportunities, and facilitate data-driven decision-making. Deliverables include a draft and final analysis report, frequent progress updates, and presentations to management.
The project is framed within a twelve-month performance period, emphasizing collaboration between the contractor and PBGC's leadership to foster an equitable workplace while adhering to EEOC guidelines. Maintaining quality standards through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan will ensure the project’s success. This initiative reflects the agency's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce policies and practices.