CBAA

Local Buying Policy

A “Local Vendor” is defined as a business having:

1. An office, store, or other place of business located within the boundaries of Wayne County, with an intent to remain on a permanent basis;
2. A current Wayne County business license;
3. At least one employee physically present at the local business outlet.

All three criteria must be met for the business to qualify as a local vendor.  The domicile of one or more associates or employees shall not qualify for constituting a local business outlet.  The domicile of one or more partners or owners shall qualify only if it is a small business with no other physical business location outside the county.

It is the policy of the school district to support local businesses in an effort to support the county’s local economy and tax base.  Whenever sensible and feasible, purchases will be made from local vendors in Wayne County.  For bid awards, if a local vendor’s bid is within 5% of the low bid from a non-local vendor, the local vendor shall be given preference in the acceptance of bids.

The local buying preference does not apply to procurements equal to or greater than $100,000 or when state procurement policies would otherwise be violated.