| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.73 |
| Liaison | Sean MacInnes |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Chad
Carwein Sustainability Education and Outreach Specialist Sustainability Office |
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Does the institution give preference to local products and businesses in its purchasing decisions? Local food purchases, which are covered in OP Credit 6: Food Purchasing, are not included in this credit.:
Yes
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A brief description of the program:
North Carolina General Statute 143-59 (Preference given to North Carolina products and citizens, and articles manufactured by State agencies; reciprocal preferences) and Executive Order 50 (ENHANCED PURCHASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESSES) give preference to North Carolina products and businesses whenever practicable. GS 143-59 also establishes preferential pricing for local goods on state contracts.
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Executive Order 50 is found at:
https://www.ncdps.gov/cit/executiveorders/EO50_Enhanced%20Purchasing.pdf
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