Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 68.74
Liaison Kathleen Crawford
Submission Date July 28, 2014
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

Florida Gulf Coast University
OP-15: Inclusive and Local Purchasing

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.34 / 1.00 Katie Leone
Sustainability Coordinator
Environmental Health & Safety
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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:
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The policy, guidelines or directive governing inclusive and local purchasing:
The University is an equal opportunity institution and promotes procurement participation and contract award with Minority Business Enterprises (MBE). MBEs should have a fair and equal opportunity to compete for dollars spent by the University to procure commodities and contractual services. Competition ensures that prices are competitive and that a broad vendor base is available. The University will use good faith efforts to ensure that MBE vendors are aware of procurement and contract opportunities.

Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (inclusive and local expenditures)?:
Yes

The percentage of total purchases from disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises and/or local community-based businesses:
3

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:
Data from fiscal year 2012-13.

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