Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 57.04
Liaison Larry Cook
Submission Date Feb. 29, 2016
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

University of South Carolina
OP-15: Inclusive and Local Purchasing

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 1.00 Namita Koppa
Assistant Director for Program Management
Office of Sustainability
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated intent to support disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local community-based businesses?:
Yes

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A copy of the policy, guidelines or directive governing inclusive and local purchasing:
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The policy, guidelines or directive governing inclusive and local purchasing:
The Purchasing Department of the University of South Carolina is committed to the support and involvement of minority business vendors in our procurement process and contract awards. Over the past decade, USC has historically been a leader in supporting various minority business events. The Purchasing Department is committed to developing successful relationships with small, minority, and women-owned businesses.

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Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (inclusive and local expenditures)?:
No

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The percentage of total purchases from disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises and/or local community-based businesses:
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The website URL where information about the institution’s inclusive and local purchasing policies and/or program is available:
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