California SB247 establishes bid preferences for state contracts based on equity metrics, favoring contractors who hire from disadvantaged.

California SB247, known as the California Good Jobs Act, introduces bid preferences for state contracts based on equity metrics. These metrics include hiring a required percentage of eligible persons from distressed areas or disadvantaged communities. The preferences range from 1 to 10 percent, depending on the percentage of total contract labor hours performed by eligible persons. The Department of General Services will implement rules to ensure compliance, including enforcement methods and progress reporting.

California SB247 establishes bid preferences for state contracts based on equity metrics, favoring contractors who hire from disadvantaged.

California SB247, known as the California Good Jobs Act, introduces bid preferences for state contracts based on equity metrics. These metrics include hiring a required percentage of eligible persons from distressed areas or disadvantaged communities. The preferences range from 1 to 10 percent, depending on the percentage of total contract labor hours performed by eligible persons. The Department of General Services will implement rules to ensure compliance, including enforcement methods and progress reporting.