University of Connecticut
OP-15: Inclusive and Local Purchasing

USDP Mission To expand enrollment and participation of small/minority businesses on University contracts, by facilitating the opportunity for said businesses to provide valuable, quality, timely goods and services, while building mutually beneficial, respectful, lasting business relationships with the University community. USDP Policy Statement The University of Connecticut is committed to providing a professionally inclusive environment within which small/minority businesses are encouraged to participate in the procurement experience, as they are afforded equal access to the bid process that transfers goods and services to the campus communities. The University of Connecticut acknowledges that by ensuring that small/minority businesses are provided a fair and equitable opportunity to bid on products procured by the University, a valuable exchange can occur whereby small/minority businesses are encouraged to offer quality goods and services, and University departments are provided a more widely diverse group of business enterprises from which to choose, receiving more competitive pricing, and contributing to the long-term sustainability of those same small/minority businesses. APPLICABLE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES (CGS) Note: For Best Results, Search In Database “Statutes – Section text (1/1/16)” Connecticut General Statutes, Section 4a-60, Chapter 58 Nondiscrimination and affirmative action provisions in contracts of the state and political subdivisions other than municipalities. Connecticut General Statutes, Section 4a-60a, Chapter 58 Requires contracts of the state and political subdivisions, other than municipalities, to contain provisions, for nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Connecticut General Statutes, Section 4a-60g, Chapter 58 Outlines set-aside program for small contractors, minority business enterprises, individuals with disabilities, and non-profit corporations. Connecticut General Statutes, Section 4a-60h, Chapter 58 Outlines regulations for administration of set-aside program and guarantees access to competitive contracts outside of program. Connecticut General Statutes, Section 46a-56, Chapter 814c Outlines the responsibilities of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). Connecticut General Statutes, Section 4a-62, Chapter 58 Outlines the responsibilites and structure of the Minority Business Enterprise Review Committee. Connecticut General Statutes, Section 46a-68, Chapter 814c Requires each state agency, department, board and comission to develop and impliment an affirmative action plan that encompasses all aspects of personell and administration. Connecticut General Statutes, Section 46a-68c-d, Chapter 814c Establishes a requirement for an affirmative action plan for contractors with fifty or more employees and a public works contract in excess of fifty thousand dollars in a fiscal year. Connecticut General Statutes, Section 46a-68e-h, Chapter 814c Establishes requirement for contractors and subcontractors to file compliance reports and outlines content of the report.

Total purchases includes non-construction and construction.