Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 77.24
Liaison Jim Dees
Submission Date June 10, 2015
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

Appalachian State University
OP-15: Inclusive and Local Purchasing

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.30 / 1.00 Michelle Novacek
Process Analyst
Physical Plant
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated intent to support disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local community-based businesses?:
Yes

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A copy of the policy, guidelines or directive governing inclusive and local purchasing:
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The policy, guidelines or directive governing inclusive and local purchasing:
Appalachian State University seeks to increase participation of HUB businesses. This policy is set forth in the State of NC Purchasing Manual and is reported on quarterly by ASU to the state. This credit is covered by the State of North Carolina Executive Order Number 150: Support for Historically Underutilized Businesses.

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Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (inclusive and local expenditures)?:
Yes

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The percentage of total purchases from disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises and/or local community-based businesses:
1.62

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The website URL where information about the institution’s inclusive and local purchasing policies and/or program is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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