Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 55.32
Liaison R. Johnston
Submission Date Nov. 30, 2012
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University of Missouri, Kansas City
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 R. Kaye Johnston
Sustainability Coordinator
Campus 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:

In accordance with University policy, preference shall be given to Missouri products, materials, services and firms when the goods or services to be provided are equally or better suited for the intended purpose and can be obtained without additional cost. Firms are considered "Missouri firms" if they maintain a regular place of business in the State of Missouri.


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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