Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 50.39
Liaison Marianella Franklin
Submission Date Aug. 28, 2015
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
OP-12: Electronics Purchasing

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.00 / 1.00 Kumar Raman
Dir of Internet Services
Internet Services
"---" indicates that no data was submitted for this field

Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase computers and/or other electronic products that are EPEAT registered or meet similar multi-criteria sustainability standards for electronic products?:
No

A copy of the electronics purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
The electronics purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines :

The purpose of this policy is to provide for a uniform and systematic method of purchasing the goods and services required by The University of Texas-Pan American and to define the authority of the Director of Materials Management.


A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:

iShopUTPA is an innovative web based e-procurement system designed to provide an efficient and effective electronic ordering tool. IshopUTPA provides a one stop shop system for ordering goods and services.

iShopUTPA offers a one-stop purchasing shop for ordering goods and services that will provide the detailed visibility that the University needs to secure the best terms and conditions with suppliers.

iShopUTPA empowers the university community with the knowledge to make informed procurement decisions with enhanced reporting and tracking capabilities.

This paperless marketplace will enhance our purchasing and processing capabilities, reduce costs and improve productivity.

NOTE: All desktops and laptops purchased through iShopUTPA must meet EPEAT Gold standard.

http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dba_home/ishoputpa_home


Does the institution wish to pursue to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on EPEAT registered electronics)?:
No

Expenditures on EPEAT registered desktop and laptop computers, displays, thin clients, televisions, and imaging equipment::
Expenditure Per Level
EPEAT Bronze ---
EPEAT Silver ---
EPEAT Gold ---

Total expenditures on desktop and laptop computers, displays, thin clients, televisions, and imaging equipment:
883,832.52 US/Canadian $

The website URL where information about the institution's electronics purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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