| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.05 |
| Liaison | Ellie Perry |
| Submission Date | Feb. 15, 2023 |
California State University, Dominguez Hills
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.25 / 3.00 |
Ellie
Perry Sustainability Manager Facilities Services |
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Part 1. Institution-wide sustainable procurement policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6987526/latest/
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/7865355/latest/
Systemwide, CSU adheres to the following policies and guidelines:
-CSU Buy Recycled Handbook: http://www.calstate.edu/csp/special-programs/
-CSU Sustainability Policy:
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6987526/latest/
-CSU Buy Recycled Products Campaign: https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/7865355/latest/#autoid-8qwgz
-Executive Order 987: Policy Statement on Energy Conservation, Sustainable Building Practices, and Physical Plant Management for the California State University https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6589455/latest/
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/7865355/latest/
Systemwide, CSU adheres to the following policies and guidelines:
-CSU Buy Recycled Handbook: http://www.calstate.edu/csp/special-programs/
-CSU Sustainability Policy:
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6987526/latest/
-CSU Buy Recycled Products Campaign: https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/7865355/latest/#autoid-8qwgz
-Executive Order 987: Policy Statement on Energy Conservation, Sustainable Building Practices, and Physical Plant Management for the California State University https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6589455/latest/
Part 2. Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Yes
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
Institution employs LCCA as a matter of policy and standard practice when evaluating all energy- and water-using products, systems and building components
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
Energy Reduction: Per the CSU systemwide policy “Energy Conservation and Utilities Management and Energy Consumption Reduction Goal for 2004/2005 Compared to 1999/2000”
"When replacing energy consuming and/or utilities infrastructure equipment, the most cost-effective models will be selected. Life cycle costing procedures, instead of first capital cost only, will be utilized as the basis for all future equipment selection. All possible efforts will be made to secure additional funding if required to effect lowest life-cycle procurement”.
This is a CSU Policy through the State University Administrative Manual.
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/7056253/latest/
"When replacing energy consuming and/or utilities infrastructure equipment, the most cost-effective models will be selected. Life cycle costing procedures, instead of first capital cost only, will be utilized as the basis for all future equipment selection. All possible efforts will be made to secure additional funding if required to effect lowest life-cycle procurement”.
This is a CSU Policy through the State University Administrative Manual.
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/7056253/latest/
Part 3. Product-specific sustainability criteria
To count, the criteria must address the specific sustainability challenges and impacts associated with products and/or services in each category, e.g. by requiring or giving preference to multi-criteria sustainability standards, certifications and labels appropriate to the category. Broader, institution-wide policies should be reported in Part 1, above.
Chemically intensive products and services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
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Consumable office products
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
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Furniture and furnishings
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
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Information Technology (IT) and equipment
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for Information Technology (IT) and equipment:
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Food service providers
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
Sustainability was built into the competitive RFP process to secure CSUDH's current dining services provider. (See sections in RFP: https://csudhfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RFP-21-011_CSUDH-Strategic-Sponsorship-Program_Food-Service-Dining.pdf)
Specific sustainability criteria listed below:
Sustainability
1. A commitment to recycling that, at a minimum, matches and evolves with CSUDH’s
Sustainability Plan.
2. A sustainability program designed to address five key areas:
i. Purchase and transport of food – Minimization of environmental impact
through the effective use of ecologically sustainable growing techniques;
Integration of seasonally available local produce options; Energy efficient
transportation from farm to campus.
ii. Preparation – Initiatives to ensure that management, kitchen, and serving
operations use resources efficiently through the effective deployment of
CSU Dominguez Hills 27 RFP No. 21-011
resource‐saving practice; Staff trained to understand energy efficiency
tactics and other sustainable preparation objectives.
iii. Disposal – Minimization of waste; Mechanisms for composting or otherwise
reducing the impact of food waste. Use of ecologically sensitive
packaging; Use of recycling and other efficient waste disposal
mechanisms.
iv. Innovation and Education – Continuous evaluation and improvement of
sustainability practices; Innovation in sustainability; Provision of education
to employees about innovations and reasons for operational decisions in
food service.
v. Sustainable Design – Incorporation of sustainable design principles in
construction projects undertaken on behalf of CSUDH when and if
applicable.
vi. A commitment to support sustainable and environmentally friendly
certifications and required elements wherever possible.
vii. A commitment to support CSUDH’s current Sustainability Plan, including
pro‐active suggestions for annual improvements.
Specific sustainability criteria listed below:
Sustainability
1. A commitment to recycling that, at a minimum, matches and evolves with CSUDH’s
Sustainability Plan.
2. A sustainability program designed to address five key areas:
i. Purchase and transport of food – Minimization of environmental impact
through the effective use of ecologically sustainable growing techniques;
Integration of seasonally available local produce options; Energy efficient
transportation from farm to campus.
ii. Preparation – Initiatives to ensure that management, kitchen, and serving
operations use resources efficiently through the effective deployment of
CSU Dominguez Hills 27 RFP No. 21-011
resource‐saving practice; Staff trained to understand energy efficiency
tactics and other sustainable preparation objectives.
iii. Disposal – Minimization of waste; Mechanisms for composting or otherwise
reducing the impact of food waste. Use of ecologically sensitive
packaging; Use of recycling and other efficient waste disposal
mechanisms.
iv. Innovation and Education – Continuous evaluation and improvement of
sustainability practices; Innovation in sustainability; Provision of education
to employees about innovations and reasons for operational decisions in
food service.
v. Sustainable Design – Incorporation of sustainable design principles in
construction projects undertaken on behalf of CSUDH when and if
applicable.
vi. A commitment to support sustainable and environmentally friendly
certifications and required elements wherever possible.
vii. A commitment to support CSUDH’s current Sustainability Plan, including
pro‐active suggestions for annual improvements.
Garments and linens
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
All CSU contracts for the procurement or laundering of apparel, garments or corresponding accessories or the procurement of equipment, materials, or supplies, other than procurement related to a public works contract, shall require the contractor to certify that it has maintained a "sweat-free" workplace in compliance with Public Contracts Code Section 6108 and that they adhere to the Sweatfree Code of Conduct as set forth by the California Department of Industrial Relations.
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/7865355/latest/#autoid-2yrak
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/7865355/latest/#autoid-2yrak
Professional service providers
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional service providers:
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Transportation and fuels
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
Requests for fleet vehicle purchases from both self-support (auxiliary) and general fund/academic departments shall be justified in writing and the justification at a minimum shall include the following information, including but not limited to a statement of how the proposed purchase supports CSU's policy to encourage and promote the use of alternative transportation and/or alternative fuels to reduce GHG emissions related to university associated transportation, including commuter and business travel and an evaluation of lower-carbon transportation alternatives evaluated.
California State and Federal Fleet mandates:
Federal Energy Policy Act – 75% alternative fuel light-duty vehicles
AB 32's Bio-energy Action Plan requires 50% of the above 75% light-duty vehicles to be flex fuel (reference: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/flextech.shtml)
10% of all light-duty fleet purchases by campuses and CSU shall be zero emissions vehicles (ZEV) in FY 2017/18, increasing by 5% annually through FY 2024/2025 to a total of 50% of light duty fleet vehicles purchases. For the purposes of this section, ZEVs are fuel cell vehicles (FCV), battery electric vehicles (BEV).
Sufficient charging/fueling infrastructure shall be available to support ZEV purchases and utilization.
Exemption to above ZEV/BEV requirement: If the campus has Telematics in 100% of ZEV fleet including Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)3 and Hybrid vehicles4 with quarterly reports demonstrating proper charging and use of PHEV vehicles. PHEV vehicles shall be considered ZEVs for purchasing vehicles.
Purchasing of light duty vehicles shall follow a priority order. If purchasing other than priority 1 vehicle type, justification in writing must be submitted for each lower priority order type of vehicle.
Campuses should consult the DGS lists of vehicles but are not required to use DGS procurement. Other local procurement options that offer better value can be utilized within campus procurement standards and the limits of this section.
CSU shall give preference to DGS management memo 12-03: solar reflective colors for light-duty vehicle acquisitions.
CSU's shall follow DGS Management Memo 15-03 (SAM Section 3620.1): average MPG requirements for light-duty vehicle acquisitions for any internal and flex fuel vehicle purchases.
For the CSU fleet vehicles policy, please visit: https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6637418/latest/
Campus Transportation and Parking:
It is the policy of the CSU to meet the transportation needs of students, faculty, staff and visitors at its campuses with safe, equitable, and cost-effective options. CSU will use the lowest life cycle cost evaluation and greatest number of students, faculty, staff and visitors per vehicle mile traveled (VMT) served to determine its investment of scarce funding into transportation infrastructure that increases mobility and access for all.
The CSU shall use transportation options that have the lowest total cost of ownership, lowest carbon emissions and best fit for regional transportation needs to mitigate congestion and pollution while maintaining access to campus.
For the CSU Transportation and Parking policy, please visit:
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/7728108/latest/
California State and Federal Fleet mandates:
Federal Energy Policy Act – 75% alternative fuel light-duty vehicles
AB 32's Bio-energy Action Plan requires 50% of the above 75% light-duty vehicles to be flex fuel (reference: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/flextech.shtml)
10% of all light-duty fleet purchases by campuses and CSU shall be zero emissions vehicles (ZEV) in FY 2017/18, increasing by 5% annually through FY 2024/2025 to a total of 50% of light duty fleet vehicles purchases. For the purposes of this section, ZEVs are fuel cell vehicles (FCV), battery electric vehicles (BEV).
Sufficient charging/fueling infrastructure shall be available to support ZEV purchases and utilization.
Exemption to above ZEV/BEV requirement: If the campus has Telematics in 100% of ZEV fleet including Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)3 and Hybrid vehicles4 with quarterly reports demonstrating proper charging and use of PHEV vehicles. PHEV vehicles shall be considered ZEVs for purchasing vehicles.
Purchasing of light duty vehicles shall follow a priority order. If purchasing other than priority 1 vehicle type, justification in writing must be submitted for each lower priority order type of vehicle.
Campuses should consult the DGS lists of vehicles but are not required to use DGS procurement. Other local procurement options that offer better value can be utilized within campus procurement standards and the limits of this section.
CSU shall give preference to DGS management memo 12-03: solar reflective colors for light-duty vehicle acquisitions.
CSU's shall follow DGS Management Memo 15-03 (SAM Section 3620.1): average MPG requirements for light-duty vehicle acquisitions for any internal and flex fuel vehicle purchases.
For the CSU fleet vehicles policy, please visit: https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6637418/latest/
Campus Transportation and Parking:
It is the policy of the CSU to meet the transportation needs of students, faculty, staff and visitors at its campuses with safe, equitable, and cost-effective options. CSU will use the lowest life cycle cost evaluation and greatest number of students, faculty, staff and visitors per vehicle mile traveled (VMT) served to determine its investment of scarce funding into transportation infrastructure that increases mobility and access for all.
The CSU shall use transportation options that have the lowest total cost of ownership, lowest carbon emissions and best fit for regional transportation needs to mitigate congestion and pollution while maintaining access to campus.
For the CSU Transportation and Parking policy, please visit:
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/7728108/latest/
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