Responsible Contracting in Spice Supply Chains This guidance and practical toolkit assist the spice sector in aligning contracting practices with human rights due diligence standards.

Check out our new guidance on #ResponsibleContracting in spice value chains. Our attempt to set out how commercial agreements in agri can support effective #HREDD and alignment with the #UNPGs as well as new regulations such as #CSDDD.

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Bids come in under estimate; staff recommends awarding Gerber Cleveland contracts with alternates Facilities staff recommended that the board accept base bids plus alternates for the Gerber Cleveland Elementary additions and renovations after competitive bidding produced apparent low responsive bidders and a total construction cost about $1.4 million under the prior estimate.

Gerber Cleveland Elementary's renovation bids came in $1.4 million under estimate, with staff recommending major contracts for a game-changing upgrade!

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Policy group urges Easton board to consider 'responsible contractor' standards for major school construction bids 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 local policy group is pushing for responsible contractor standards in school construction projects to ensure quality, training, and local job opportunities for workers.

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Minnesota Legislature enacts responsible contractor requirements for state loans over $50000 New law mandates responsible contractor certifications for state loan applicants exceeding $50000.

Minnesota just passed a groundbreaking law that requires responsible contractor certifications for any state loan applications over $50,000!

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Warren Council addresses zoning limits and opioid fund allocation strategies Council discusses existing zoning regulations and plans for opioid settlement fund utilization.

Warren City Council is on the brink of a crucial decision on how to allocate opioid settlement funds that could transform the lives of residents battling addiction.

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