| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.98 |
| Liaison | Amber Saxton |
| Submission Date | Aug. 9, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
George Mason University
Tier2-1: Historically Underutilized Businesses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Margaret
Lo University Sustainability Director Sustainability |
Does the institution seek to support historically underutilized businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women owned-businesses?:
A brief description of how the institution meets the criteria:
The Small, Women and Minority-owned Businesses (SWaM) Program seeks to increase diversity in George Mason University's (Mason) vendor community. Mason seeks to procure at least 40% of its products from SWaM organizations.
Mason seeks to work with and communicate to the delegated purchasing community on a continuing basis to emphasize the importance of diversity in procurement.
Mason conducts training and outreach to ensure SWaM businesses gain access to university contracting opportunities.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
In FY09, 45.8% of discretionary expenditures was awarded to small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses.
In FY09, 45.8% of discretionary expenditures was awarded to small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses.
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