It is the policy of St. John's to
identify and register qualified M/W/S/D/LBE's for the specific
purpose of affording them the opportunity to work with the
University. University personnel engaged in the purchase of goods
and services and in the awarding of contracts are responsible and
accountable for carrying on the spirit of this policy in their
day-to-day activities.
The University's Office of Community Business Development (OCBD)
will encourage University participation in accordance with this
policy and will actively assist in promoting the development of
mutually beneficial relationships with M/W/S/D/LBE's through a
variety of proactive measures:
- maintaining a database of qualified M/W/S/D/LBE's;
- identifying opportunities for employment for community
relations;
- conducting outreach programs to increase
M/W/S/D/LBE's awareness of business opportunities with the
University;
- participate in fairs, conventions, and other
events sponsored by organizations that serve M/W/S/D/LBE's
constituency;
- acting as a liason between M/W/S/D/LBE's and business
units within the University;
- encouraging major contractors and subcontractors to partner
with M/W/S/D/LBE's and to provide the University with
quarterly reports on the utilization of M/W/S/D/LBE's;
- assisting M/W/S/D/LBE's in the certification process and
- monitoring, quarterly and annual utilization of
M/W/S/D/LBE's by University departments.