Sep
2015 25
2015 25
Portage, IN Becomes First City to Pass Measure Countering Repeal of Common Construction Wage
On Wednesday, the Portage School Board unanimously voted to approve a responsible bidding policy for work on school construction projects. The move follows Portage Mayor James Snyder’s proposal of a similar ordinance citywide, which was passed by council. The ordinances are considered necessary following the state legislature’s…
Sep
2015 2
2015 2
Indiana Mayor Proposes Responsible Bidder Ordinance to Fill Hole Left by Prevailing Wage Repeal
In order to counteract the negative effects of the state’s Common Construction Wage repeal, the Mayor of Portage, Indiana has proposed a “responsible bidder ordinance” which he hopes will prevent contractors from receiving city contracts and then delivering “shabby” work. In April the state legislature voted in favor of…