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Policy group urges Easton board to consider 'responsible contractor' standards for major school construction bids
Summary
Rebuilding American Values presented model language for responsible contractor ordinances (RCOs), noting local examples and arguing RCOs can protect taxpayers and ensure contractor qualifications; the board discussed legal differences with project labor agreements and said it will consult counsel.
A policy group urged the board to consider adding responsible contractor standards to procurement for the high school construction project to prioritize quality, worker training and local hiring.
Bob Wolper, founder of Rebuilding American Values, told the board RCOs allow elected bodies to set standards beyond a bare lowest‑cost selection by requiring bidders to meet transparency, wage,…
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