| Show STATE BUYS UTAH PRODUCTS you may say for me that the board of supplies and pin chases bases of the state of utah favors utah made goods every time and everywhere it is possible when price quality and service are comparable this loyal remark was made recently by E R miles executive secretary of the board of supplies and purchases of the state of utah with offices in the capitol building according to mr air miles it is regretted by the department part ment that certain legislation allowing a specific percentage of price differential in favor of utah products designed to supply the states needs failed to pass the last legislature at any rate the proposal of this legislation indicates the 33 boards attitude toward utah produced merchandise one of the handicaps in this direction is the fact that by state law it is incumbent upon this department part ment to advertise for bids on every purchase over 1000 california running true to form in the matter of supporting her own institutions already has a law which enables that state to buy its own products without necessarily having to open the market to outsiders in spite of the handicap however the state board of supplies and purchases invariably gives consideration to the especially fine servicing of accounts given by utah merchants it has been proved time and time again that in the long iong run according to mr miles the extra service of local representatives more than equalizes the difference in price if there is any it has been our experience said sir mr miles that a guarantee of a reliable local concern is con of more value than that of outside organizations some of the utah products that are purchased by the state department part ment are as follows stokers smokers Sto kers pipe blankets canned food products mattresses pillows overalls underwear rock asphalt brooms brushes cleansing powder cheese cement a great deal grain flour chick feed cattle feed printing chocolate macaroni locally roasted coffee salt brick cement pipe drain tile meats etc where it is not possible for the department to purchase the particular commodity needed in utah then it is invariably bought through local dealers so that the department makes every effort to recognize utah representatives according to mr miles it is the attitude of the department that everything for state consumption which can be secured locally should be purchased within the confines of the state on behalf of our board may I 1 thank the numerous utah manufacturers rs and firms whom we contact for the splendid servicing they accord our needs and the prompt and accurate manner in which they take care of our accounts if such an attitude of keeping at home were taken by each individual firm county board of education and city we would all immediately feel the beneficial effects |
