Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 51.85
Liaison Tara Pike
Submission Date June 17, 2011
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STARS v1.0

University of Nevada Las Vegas
Tier2-2: Local Businesses

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Rolando Mosqueda
Contracts Administrator
Purchasing
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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

A brief description of the program:

Recent changes in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) procedures manual was promulgated to state institutions. UNLV, a member of NSHE, has adopted this policy as its own and has begun its implementation. The policy states that for purchases exceeding $1 million part of the bid evaluation may include projected spending by the prime contractor with local businesses. Additionally, the prime contractor must report expenditures with, among other groups, local businesses. Another measure to encourage the participation of local businesses is the requirement of a Nevada business license for all purchase orders and contracts.

UNLV has created a process embracing the language now included in NSHE guidelines. Specifically, language in our formal solicitation boilerplates has been added which aligns with the new policy. Additionally, the Purchasing departments buying staff verifies Nevada business license status prior to issuing each purchase order or executing a contract.


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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