| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.62 |
| Liaison | Michael Kensler |
| Submission Date | Jan. 11, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Auburn University
OP-15: Inclusive and Local Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 1.00 |
Missty
Kennedy Assistant Director Procurement and Payment Services |
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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:
Businesses are provided with the opportunity to self-report their ownership status during the vendor set up process.
In addition, Payment and Procurement Services has been working closely with the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs and the Small Business Development Center to revamp the University's vendor website and provide specialized information/training to enhance the opportunities for minority and/or small businesses to conduct business with the university. The official launch of this re-energized initiative is scheduled to take place in 2016.
For more information on Auburn's efforts, please see the referenced website.
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Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (inclusive and local expenditures)?:
No
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The percentage of total purchases from disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises and/or local community-based businesses:
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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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