Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 49.24
Liaison Stephane Menand
Submission Date Sept. 10, 2012
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

Missouri University of Science and Technology
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Stacy Jones
Client Relations Manager
Procurement 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 University of Missouri and all four of its campuses give preference to purchasing local products and services. University procurement guidelines state the following: Preference for Missouri Firms In accordance with University policy, preference shall be given to Missouri products, materials, services and firms when the goods or services to be provided are equally or better suited for the intended purpose and can be obtained without additional cost. Firms are considered "Missouri firms" if they maintain a regular place of business in the State of Missouri.

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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:
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