| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.13 |
| Liaison | Jay Price |
| Submission Date | Oct. 12, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Preston
Jacobsen Sustainability Manager Facilities Services |
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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:
Where two or more vendors offer products or services that meet all specifications, terms and conditions at identical prices, tie bids will be broken by the following methods, in descending order:
a. in-state business;
b. small/minority business;
c. award item(s) to vendor who was low bidder on other
item(s) being bid per the same requisition;
d. best delivery;
e. by lot or coin toss.
None
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Source: University Of Tennessee System Fiscal Policy (No: Fi0205; Effective: 05/14/2010).
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