NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer wants the 2019 New York City Charter Revision Commission to put a proposal on the November ballot to require a Chief Diversity Officer in the mayor’s cabinet and one at each city agency. The position would oversee city procurement and contracting with MWBEs, as well … [Read more...] about NYC Comptroller Proposes that the City Add a Chief Diversity Officer
Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Project Exceeding Diversity Goals
Under Nevada's SB1, a goal of 15% for small business participation was part of the Raiders Stadium construction project. To date, the project has exceeded that goal with 19% small business participation. In addition, 69% of workforce hours were attributed to women and minorities (exceeding the … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Project Exceeding Diversity Goals
New York City Introduces Bill to Expand Prevailing Wage Requirement
New York City Councilman Ben Kallos is reintroducing a bill that would require all construction workers to get paid the prevailing wage on any projects getting city subsidies. This would expand the prevailing wage requirement from just projects built under a direct government contract to also … [Read more...] about New York City Introduces Bill to Expand Prevailing Wage Requirement
Denver Interested in Increasing Minimum Wage to $15/Hour
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is interested in increasing the minimum wage from the current minimum of $10.20 to $15.00 an hour. The wage would apply to city employees, as well other people who work in the city, including contractors who are already subject to a prevailing wage requirement. See … [Read more...] about Denver Interested in Increasing Minimum Wage to $15/Hour
Albany Contractor Defrauds Minority-Owned Businesses in $800K Scheme
Contractor in Albany has pleaded guilty to defrauding minority-owned businesses in an $800,000 scheme. He is expected to receive a sentence of 3 1/2 to 12 years in state prison and has agreed to pay back the $800,000. Contractor and his partner were first arrested in July for fraudulently … [Read more...] about Albany Contractor Defrauds Minority-Owned Businesses in $800K Scheme
Hurricane Michael’s Impact on Transportation and Public Works
In the wake of Hurricane Michael, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is currently preparing roadways for impacts from the hurricane and has suspended all construction operations from the roadways. See here for more … [Read more...] about Hurricane Michael’s Impact on Transportation and Public Works
Portland Looking to Add Prevailing Wage Requirement
Portland Mayor Ethan Strimling is proposing a requirement that will require contractors who are awarded jobs of $50,000 or more for public roads or buildings to pay prevailing wages and provide apprenticeship programs. The proposal will be presented on September 12 at the City Council Finance … [Read more...] about Portland Looking to Add Prevailing Wage Requirement
Illinois Company Seeking Exemption from New Prevailing Wage Requirements for 5 Townships in Cook County
Private company in Illinois is working with local city councils and village boards to ask that the Cook County Board exempt five of the county's 30 townships (Bloom, Bremen, Calumet, Rich and Thornton) from new prevailing wage requirements that are set to take effect in September. Company alleges … [Read more...] about Illinois Company Seeking Exemption from New Prevailing Wage Requirements for 5 Townships in Cook County