New York allows certain food purchase contracts to be awarded based on values-based procurement standards.

New York amends the general municipal law to allow certain food purchase contracts to be awarded to bidders who meet values-based procurement standards. These standards include local economies, environmental resilience, racial equity, valued workforce, valued agricultural sector, animal welfare, and nutrition. Bidders must make publicly available data on where they source their food items. The bid must not exceed 10% more than the lowest responsible bidder. The act takes effect immediately.

New York allows certain food purchase contracts to be awarded based on values-based procurement standards.

New York amends the general municipal law to allow certain food purchase contracts to be awarded to bidders who meet values-based procurement standards. These standards include local economies, environmental resilience, racial equity, valued workforce, valued agricultural sector, animal welfare, and nutrition. Bidders must make publicly available data on where they source their food items. The bid must not exceed 10% more than the lowest responsible bidder. The act takes effect immediately.