Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 37.99
Liaison Marilyn Graham
Submission Date Feb. 17, 2012
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STARS v1.1

Brunswick Community College
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Santresa Culpeppers
Accountant/Purchasing Agent
Business 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:
When economically feasible, BCC trys to utilize local business. As per page 33 of State of North Carolina Agency Purchasing Manual: "NORTH CAROLINA PRODUCTS Where quality and availability allow, specifications are to be based on products grown or manufactured in North Carolina. This special interest in North Carolina products is intended to encourage and promote their use, but is not exercised to the exclusion of other products or to prevent fair and open competition."

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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:
Purchasing & Equipment Manual Approved by Brunswick County Board of Trustees 10/24/11

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