By Edwin J. Viera, Producer
PUBLISHED Tuesday, July 30, 2024
A New York bill would change food procurement laws for municipal institutions.
The Good Food New York Act would allow municipal institutions to use value-based standards when awarding food contracts. Typically, food-purchasing contracts are given to the lowest bidder. The measure would permit contracts to be awarded based on a company’s handling of workers’ rights, climate resiliency and other issues.
