ProGov21 Policy Library

Responsible Bidder Ordinances (RBOs) require that taxpayer-funded projects are awarded to contractors who meet set standards for performance, job quality, hiring , and regulatory compliance. This report presents a case study of nine Indiana counties that have enacted RBOs, highlighting...

This Resolution authorizes contractual agreements with 3 local nonprofits to provide substance misuse services to low-income individuals in Austin and Travis County, dispersing $919,696 in funding....

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget recently updated regulations for federal grants to state and local governments, requiring jurisdictions to conduct a cost-benefit analysis for any procurement over a specified threshold. Local governments and advocates can utilize thorough...

The Los Angeles County Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) requires contractors to prioritize hiring local and disadvantaged workers, veterans, women, and people from underrepresented communities. The CWA establishes minimum work hours for apprentices, thereby providing training and...

The Douglas County Responsible Bidder Ordinance establishes eligibility requirements for bidding on public contracts to ensure that they are awarded to good actors that comply with regulations and labor standards. A responsible bidder is a contractor that complies with equal opportunity...

Responsible Bidder Ordinances set standards for companies to be eligible to bid on public contracts, ensuring that contracts are awarded to firms committed to fair labor practices. This model ordinance provides local governments with a template for defining a bidder as "responsible"...

These proposed administrative rules would help streamline and modernize public contracting procedures. The proposal defines the authorities of various departments to conduct procurement, establishes electronic systems for sourcing services, and mandates written cost analysis for services...

This ordinance outlines application and permitting regulations for renewable energy infrastructure projects. It requires applicants for wind or solar projects to submit plans construction, transportation, drainage, and safety, and to report on the project's noise level, visual attributes,...