Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 50.92
Liaison Smith Getterman
Submission Date Feb. 26, 2016
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

Baylor University
OP-15: Inclusive and Local Purchasing

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 1.00 Richard Wright
Assistant Director of Procurement Services
Procurement 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

A copy of the policy, guidelines or directive governing inclusive and local purchasing:
The policy, guidelines or directive governing inclusive and local purchasing:

As a local supplier, how do I start doing business with Baylor?

Supporting local businesses is an important part of Baylor’s mission. Here are some ways in which your local business can start to establish a business relationship with the University:

• Become familiar with Baylor’s Procurement Services web page and know which purchasing cooperatives and organizations are provided as references to the internal purchasing community.
• Consider becoming a member of those organizations.
• Get to know Baylor and its various schools and departments
• Explore the Baylor website: http://www.baylor.edu
• Build relationships with individuals
• If you have contacts at different schools or departments, ask for referrals


Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (inclusive and local expenditures)?:
No

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:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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