Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 42.29
Liaison Mary Fischer
Submission Date March 28, 2011
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STARS v1.0

Brandeis University
Tier2-2: Local Businesses

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Janna Cohen-Rosenthal
Sustainability Coordinator
Facilities 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

A brief description of the program:

The Office of Procurement Services consistently seeks to support local businesses. During the RFP processes they ask all vendors this question and prioritize purchasing from these vendors.


The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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