Geographic Preference. All project activities must be advertised without geographic preference, (except in A/E under certain circumstances, preference for hiring veterans on transit construction projects and geographic-based hiring preferences as proposes to be amended in 2 CFR Part 1201).
Geographic Preference. The Institution or Facility may apply a geographic preference when procuring catered meal service to include unprocessed locally grown or locally raised agricultural products.
Geographic Preference. When purchasing produce, consideration may be made to procure locally grown produce for the FFVP. Local is defined as produce items grown in Wisconsin. This geographic preference shall not limit competition to only Wisconsin. However, local procurement strategies and preferences (when allowable) shall be used whenever possible.
Geographic Preference. Client Agency may support the use of local sources in procuring Goods. Contractor shall make Connecticut grown products (in accordance with Connecticut General Statute (CGS) 4a-51 (b) and CGS 22-26e, as amended) available as part of this Contract. If Connecticut Grown products are available, Contractor shall provide information on pricing and order timetables to all Client Agencies for this opportunity. If not possible, the State may seek such orders outside this Contract.
Geographic Preference. The use of statutorily or administratively imposed in-state or local geographic preferences for procurements under USDA entitlement programs is prohibited, except for unprocessed locally grown or locally raised agricultural products. The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246, Section 4302), amended Section 9(j) of the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to allow institutions receiving funds through CNP to apply a geographic preference when procuring unprocessed locally grown or locally raised agricultural products. When geographic preference is used, an SFA must still get quotes from several farmers when procuring unprocessed locally grown or locally raised agricultural products so that competitors have an opportunity to compete for the bid. The way in which a geographic preference is applied could depend on whether the procurement method is informal or formal. If informal (i.e., falling below the small purchase threshold), an SFA may simply want to approach a minimum of three local producers and obtain price quotes. Competition is ensured by developing a solicitation that contains criteria that all the respondents will be subject to. If the procurement exceeds the small purchase threshold, a formal procurement method must be used that would involve the sealed bidding process (i.e., IFB) or the competitive negotiation process (i.e., RFP). This would entail public notification of the solicitation; however, when procuring locally unprocessed agriculture products, the notification may be focused on the locale in which the school is situated as a criteria of the solicitation. In a situation where the solicitation for locally unprocessed agricultural products is in fact open to offerers beyond the local area, a way in which to apply a geographic preference is to grant preference points to the local farmers who respond to the solicitation. (Reference USDA Policy Memo SP-18-2011, SP-03-2013, and SP-01-2016.) NONKICKBACK AFFIDAVIT Located on page P-74 is a sample Nonkickback Affidavit Form that should be used for purchases. Please note that Oklahoma statute 62 O.S. §310.9 requires a signed and notarized nonkickback affidavit on every purchase order of $25,000 or more. The affidavit is to be signed by the person or persons authorized to accept payment on behalf of the architect, contractor, engineer, or supplier. LOBBYING CERTIFICATION (Reference 200.326[1])
Geographic Preference. Institutions may apply a geographic preference when procuring catered meal service to include unprocessed locally grown or locally raised agricultural products. U. Minority Participation: Institutions shall take affirmative steps to ensure that small businesses, minority-owned businesses and women’s business enterprises are used whenever possible. Affirmative steps shall include the following:
Geographic Preference. The Contractor shall commit to the procurement of Connecticut grown products in accordance with Connecticut General Statute (CGS) 4a-51 (b) and CGS 22-26e, as amended. The Contractor shall work with the Client Agency to procure these products.
Geographic Preference. Procurements shall be conducted in a manner that prohibits the use of statutorily or administratively imposed in-State or local geographical preferences in evaluation or award of bids or proposals, except where applicable Federal statutes expressly mandate or encourage geographic preference. This does not preempt State licensing laws.
Geographic Preference. The Institution or Facility may apply a geographic preference when procuring catered meal service to include unprocessed locally grown or locally raised agricultural products. Minority Participation: The Institution or Facility will take affirmative steps to ensure that small businesses, minority-owned businesses and women’s business enterprises are used whenever possible. Affirmative steps will include the following: Including qualified small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women’s business enterprises on solicitation lists; Assuring that small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women’s businesses are solicited whenever they are potential sources; When economically feasible, dividing total requirements into smaller tasks or quantities so as to permit maximum small business, minority-owned business, and women’s business participation; Where the requirement permits, establishing delivery schedules which will encourage participation by small businesses, minority-owned businesses, and women’s businesses; Using the services and assistance of the Small Business Administration and the Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency in the solicitation and utilization of small businesses, minority-owned firms, and women’s business enterprises. Equal Employment Opportunity: Parties to this contract must comply with Executive Order 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity,” as amended by Executive Order 11375, “Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity”, and as supplemented by regulations at 41 C.F.R. part 60, “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor”.
Geographic Preference. Pursuant to 2 C.F.R. 200.319(b), except with regard to contracts for architectural and/or engineering services, the District will not use statutorily or administratively imposed state, local, or tribal geographical preferences in the evaluation of bids or proposals, except where applicable federal statutes expressly mandate or encourage geographic preference.
