| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.83 |
| Liaison | Sarah Temple |
| Submission Date | Oct. 18, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Louisiana State University
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Denise
Newell Manager, Campus Sustainability LSU Facility 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:
The Louisiana Procurement Code, Revised Statutes 39:1595-1595.6, does have preferences for all type of products produced, manufactured, assembled, grown, or harvested in Louisiana. Preference is given to Louisiana vendors for items including, but not limited to, seafood, produce, meat, eggs, paper and paper products, steel, and all agricultural or forestry products provided that certain restrictions are met.
Vendors are required to claim a local preference on qualify commodities by completed the attached note included in applicable solicitations. (A preference, if applicable, may be allowed for products produced, manufactured, assembled, grown or harvested in Louisiana. Do you claim this preference? Yes _____ No _____. Note: Preferences shall not apply to service contracts. Is your Louisiana business workforce composed of a minimum of fifty percent Louisiana residents? Yes _____ No _____. Specify Item Number and location within Louisiana where the product is/was produced, manufactured, assembled, grown or harvested: _________________________________________________ Note: This preference is not applicable for services.)
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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