The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors is suing the city of St. Petersburg--alleging that its requirement that companies working on contracts of $1 million or more to have at least 15% of the project workforce hours dedicated to apprentices and another 15% to … [Read more...] about City Sued Over Its Apprenticeship and Disadvantaged Worker Policies
NYC Comptroller Reports Over $2.4 Million Assessed Against Contractors in 2019
Comptroller Scott Stringer reports that the city's economy grew three percent last year. And in FY19, the office assessed over $2.4 million in underpayments and interest against City contractors that violated the state's prevailing wage laws. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about NYC Comptroller Reports Over $2.4 Million Assessed Against Contractors in 2019
Harris County Passes $15 Minimum Prevailing Wage
In Texas, the Harris County Commissioners Court passed a $15 minimum prevailing wage rate for all building and multi-family construction contracts. Seven other worker protection laws were also passed. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Harris County Passes $15 Minimum Prevailing Wage
Augusta Considers Discrimination Study in Government Contracting
The City of Augusta, Georgia currently has race and gender neutral programs to support disadvantaged businesses. However, with a new disparity study to look at discrimination against minority and women-owned businesses, they may be able to implement a race and gender conscious program. See here … [Read more...] about Augusta Considers Discrimination Study in Government Contracting
Los Angeles Adds LGBTQ Businesses for Contract Procurement Opportunities
Los Angeles becomes the biggest municipality to formally include LGBTQ businesses in their contract procurement process. Similar moves have been made by Orlando, Nashville and Baltimore. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Adds LGBTQ Businesses for Contract Procurement Opportunities
NYC Comptroller Proposes that the City Add a Chief Diversity Officer
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