| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.07 |
| Liaison | Julien-Pierre Lacombe |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
École de Technologie Supérieure
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.75 / 3.00 |
Philippe
Lacombe Agent d'approvisionnement et de gestion administrative Service de la gestion des actifs immobiliers |
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Part 1. Institution-wide sustainable procurement policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
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The policies, guidelines or directives:
In every call for tender for products and services there's a paragraph about sustainable development.
«The owner is committed to promoting sustainable development and applying its principles in its policies, regulations, procedures and initiatives, taking into account the resources at its disposal, with a view to continuous improvement. The owner expects the supplier's cooperation in applying the principles of its Sustainable Development Policy.»
«The owner is committed to promoting sustainable development and applying its principles in its policies, regulations, procedures and initiatives, taking into account the resources at its disposal, with a view to continuous improvement. The owner expects the supplier's cooperation in applying the principles of its Sustainable Development Policy.»
Part 2. Life Cycle Cost Analysis
No
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
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A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
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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
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
In the procurement policy, the use of environmentally friendly and biodegradable cleaning products is required.
It is written: « GDI Services (Quebec) SEC confirm that its procurement policy for cleaning products and maintenance equipment will reflect its commitment to sustainable development, with each purchase resulting in an environmental choice that will ensure the health and safety of its workers and the protection of the environment. »
It is written: « GDI Services (Quebec) SEC confirm that its procurement policy for cleaning products and maintenance equipment will reflect its commitment to sustainable development, with each purchase resulting in an environmental choice that will ensure the health and safety of its workers and the protection of the environment. »
Consumable office products
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
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Furniture and furnishings
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
According to Appendix 1.04.16 "Sustainability Criteria" of the "Bid Form" for procurement tenders, several mandatory sustainability criteria are required. These criteria apply to purchases made under contract.
- Offer products with packaging that is 100% compostable or recyclable in Quebec.
- Products under contract must be delivered in shipping boxes made of 100% post-consumer fiber.
- Greenguard Certification
- The products supplied under the contract must reduce the presence of toxic products:
1) Adhesives contained in the product are water-based or alternative solvent-based.
2) Coatings (varnishes, paints) are solvent free or solvent alternative.
3) Foams and padding (chairs, partitions) do not contain any H/CFCs (ozone) or flame retardants hazardous to human health (among others: PBDEs, HBCDs, PFOAs, long-chain CFPAs, PFOS).
4) The plastic does not contain any substance that may bioaccumulate or cause cancer to the user. G12
On another note, here are the environmental sustainability criteria listed regarding chairs and loveseats:
- To obtain the ten (10) percent preferred margin, the Supplier will be required to include in its Bid proof that its Equipment meets one of the following certifications:
1. Cradle2Cradle Certifications (www.mbdc.com)
2. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifications
3. LEED environmental certifications (www.usgbc.org)
Or demonstrate, in detail, its environmental management program that lists the measures implemented to protect the environment.
- Seat, arms and backrest: high resiliency polyurethane foam "Necor" from Domfoam or Velva or equivalent approved by the Owner, density of the foam varying between 2.4 and 2.7 pounds, polyester cover. Do not use futon type upholstery, upholstery must be free of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), volatile organic compounds (VOC) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).
- Offer products with packaging that is 100% compostable or recyclable in Quebec.
- Products under contract must be delivered in shipping boxes made of 100% post-consumer fiber.
- Greenguard Certification
- The products supplied under the contract must reduce the presence of toxic products:
1) Adhesives contained in the product are water-based or alternative solvent-based.
2) Coatings (varnishes, paints) are solvent free or solvent alternative.
3) Foams and padding (chairs, partitions) do not contain any H/CFCs (ozone) or flame retardants hazardous to human health (among others: PBDEs, HBCDs, PFOAs, long-chain CFPAs, PFOS).
4) The plastic does not contain any substance that may bioaccumulate or cause cancer to the user. G12
On another note, here are the environmental sustainability criteria listed regarding chairs and loveseats:
- To obtain the ten (10) percent preferred margin, the Supplier will be required to include in its Bid proof that its Equipment meets one of the following certifications:
1. Cradle2Cradle Certifications (www.mbdc.com)
2. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifications
3. LEED environmental certifications (www.usgbc.org)
Or demonstrate, in detail, its environmental management program that lists the measures implemented to protect the environment.
- Seat, arms and backrest: high resiliency polyurethane foam "Necor" from Domfoam or Velva or equivalent approved by the Owner, density of the foam varying between 2.4 and 2.7 pounds, polyester cover. Do not use futon type upholstery, upholstery must be free of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), volatile organic compounds (VOC) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).
Information Technology (IT) and equipment
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for Information Technology (IT) and equipment:
Printers and multifunction devices must be Energy Star certified, version v1,0 or higher Microcomputers, laptops and tablets must be EPEAT Gold or Silver certified depending on the type of product specified. These requests are within the technical requirements of the Quebec Shared Service Center calls for tender documents for which we have subscribed.
Food service providers
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
The technical requirements of the public calls for tender for food services specifies that the Service Provider must ensure an environmental management of its operations in accordance with the 3RV-E principles (reduction, reuse, recycling, composting and disposal). The use of environmentally friendly and biodegradable cleaning products is also required. More environmentally friendly food ware is being used by the school's food service provider: a discount is also offered when a reusable mug is used for hot drinks.
Garments and linens
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
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Professional service providers
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional service providers:
The following clause is included in all calls for tender for professional services ; The Owner undertakes to promote sustainable development and to apply its principles in its policies, regulations, procedures and initiatives, taking into account the resources at its disposal, with a view to continuous improvement. The owner expects the service provider to cooperate in applying the principles of its Sustainable Development Policy.
Transportation and fuels
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
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