Utilization of Local Community & Diversity Owned Suppliers

Monday, January 21, 2008

In accordance with University Financial Policy #2302 - Commitment to Community Business Development Program, all Purchasing Card cardholders are required to utilize local community based and diversity owned suppliers whenever possible to meet their purchasing requirements.

Purchasing Services maintains a list, indexed by commodity, of approved local community and diversity owned suppliers. If you can not locate a suitable supplier, in particular to meet your federal contracting requirements, contact a Sourcing Manager in Purchasing Services for assistance.