| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.78 |
| Liaison | Amber Saxton |
| Submission Date | Sept. 9, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
George Mason University
OP-15: Inclusive and Local Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.92 / 1.00 |
Tyler
Orton Projects Innovation Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated intent to support disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local community-based businesses?:
A copy of the policy, guidelines or directive governing inclusive and local purchasing:
The policy, guidelines or directive governing inclusive and local purchasing:
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.
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (inclusive and local expenditures)?:
The percentage of total purchases from disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises and/or local community-based businesses:
The website URL where information about the institution’s inclusive and local purchasing policies and/or program is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Data is for FY13
Data is for FY13
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