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The Procurement Services Department actively seeks Small and Minority owned
businesses to provide goods and services to the College. Positive efforts shall
be made by Procurement Services to utilize small businesses, minority-owned
firms, and business enterprises owned by women, whenever possible. In all
cases, however, College procurement decisions are made on the basis of both
competitive prices and other essential considerations such as quality,
suitability, delivery and service, all in accordance with Dartmouth Policy and
Federal Regulatory requirements.
In its effort to seek Small and Minority Owned Business enterprises which
meet this standard, the Procurement Services Department will:
Identify Small and Minority Owned Business enterprises in our database as
defined by the Federal Government.
Research Small and Minority Owned Business directories and consortiums to
identify potential suppliers.
Include Small and Minority Owned Business enterprises on bidders lists whenever
possible.
Attend Small and Minority Owned Business fairs, expositions and seminars.
Perform on-site evaluations of potential Small and Minority Owned Business
suppliers.
Meet with Small and Minority Owned Business suppliers to explain the
procurement process at Dartmouth College, and discuss College policy and
Federal Regulatory requirements.
Where appropriate, based upon evaluation and/or bid results, distribute company
brochures to College Faculty and Staff.
Work closely with major contract suppliers to identify, and, if possible,
develop new contractual arrangements for, second tier suppliers.
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