ProGov21 Policy Library

Not all firms bidding on public contracts provide workers with access to high-quality healthcare, creating an uneven playing field in bidding and coverage gaps for workers in Houston. The Pay or Play (POP) Program mandates that contractors either provide a minimum level of healthcare...

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...

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...

Minnesota's statute on the use of general service contracts requires the state commissioner to evaluate contracts valued over $5,000 to ensure that any contracted work meets legal requirements its uses tax dollars efficiently. This policy safeguards job quality and service delivery...