Construction Industry Force Account Council

Promoting Transparency Through Public Agency Compliance

Vote No

Nov 3, 2026 · CA General Election

Vote No

Five cities. Five ballot measures. One pattern.

Each of these measures gives government too much authority while weakening competitive bidding, taxpayer protections, and public accountability.

Who We Are

The CIFAC is a non-profit coalition of concerned construction industry associations, contractors and labor unions that works to ensure State and local governments’ compliance with the Public Contract Code (PCC).

What We Do

Our Regional Compliance Managers use their expertise to make sure that State and local governments comply with the PCC to promote job opportunities, fair bidding and transparency. We work for you to ensure a level playing field.

How to Help

If you see possible violations, report them to us and we will investigate for you. Contact us directly, or for an even faster process, use the FREE KwikCompli app, available from the App Store and Google Play. Submit quickly and anonymously.

Executive Director’s Message

At CIFAC, we strive every day to fulfill our mission, established more than four decades ago, to stop the use of force account on public works projects. As a 501(c) 6 organization, we specialize in Public Contract Code compliance and education.

Our team consists of dedicated professionals, passionate about the industry and fighting for an equal playing field for all. We are both confident and excited about the job opportunities we are able to increase by holding public agencies accountable to state bidding and contracting laws. Through continuous hard work and dedication, our successes benefit the industry with uniform projects, transparency of government, and increased job opportunities. We are proud of what we have been able to accomplish and continue to fight for the public works industry in an objective manner.

Sincerely, Michelle Pickens

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November 3, 2026 · Ballot Measures

Vote No — five cities, five ballot measures.

Five California cities are asking voters to expand local government authority over public works contracting or weaken existing safeguards. Here’s what’s on your ballot, and why CIFAC opposes it.

On the Ballot

McFarland

Measure N

Orange

Measure K

Santa Clara

Public Works

Porterville

Measure U

Los Angeles

Measure N

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