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...

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...

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"...

Community engagement through partnerships with community-based organizations can enhance a city's safety, reliability, affordability, and accessibility. LA Metro developed a CBO Partnering Strategy to create a database and charter process to streamline partnerships. This report highlights...

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...