Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 66.33
Liaison Larry Cook
Submission Date Feb. 13, 2012
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STARS v1.0

University of South Carolina
Tier2-2: Local Businesses

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Malte Weiland
Sustainability Coordinator
Facilities
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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:

The University's Purchasing Department has a section in all solicitations that inquire weather the business has state-end or national-end products. These businesses are then given special consideration in the procurement process.


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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