| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.37 |
| Liaison | Melanie Knowles |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
Kent State University
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 3.00 |
Melanie
Knowles Sustainability Manager Facilities Planning and Operations |
Does the institution have written policies, guidelines, or directives that seek to support sustainable purchasing across multiple commodity categories institution-wide?:
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
Supplier Diversity: Kent State University is committed to a proactive and a comprehensive supplier diversity program
that ensures an active and full participation of historically disadvantaged, economically and socially underutilized
businesses located within the University's geographic region and beyond with specific attention to include Minority
Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WOBE). Information about Kent State
University’s Supplier Diversity Program including the Vendor Registration Process can be found on the Procurement
Department website at http://www.kent.edu/procurement/diversity
Kent State University encourages the participation of women and minority groups in all University contracts. Kent
State University therefore requires that all prospective suppliers demonstrate good faith efforts to obtain the
participation of minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises in the work to be performed under University
contracts. Vendor shall furnish appropriate information about its effort to include women-owned and minority
groups in performance of the Contract, including the identities of such enterprises and the dollar amount supplied.
A listing of Ohio certified minority businesses, as well as the services and commodities they provide, is available from
the State of Ohio Minority Business Enterprise Unit and can be reviewed at
http://das.ohio.gov/Divisions/EqualOpportunity/tabid/80/Default.aspx
Biobased Products Bid Reference Policy: The Department of Administrative Services, other state agencies and state
institutions of higher education must procure biobased products that fall within the designated item categories list
compiled by the United States Department of Agriculture, as maintained by the Department of Administrative Services.
State agencies must procure equipment, materials, and supplies in accordance with procedures set forth in Ohio Revised
Code section 123:5-1-14. Biobased products may be considered and a preference may be applied for those biobased
products meeting the specifications set forth in bidding documents when applicable. For those proposals in which
biobased products are offered, Vendor must list or otherwise identify and certify those products.
The minimum content for the anticipated biobased purchase shall be derived from the United States Department of
Agriculture’s determination of minimum content for the designated item.
Does the institution employ Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) when evaluating energy- and water-using products and systems?:
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating chemically intensive products and services?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
Contract for Cleaning Products:
Chemical Cleaning Product Categories
Must be Green Certified
1. All Purpose Cleaner
2. Glass Cleaner
3. Degreaser
4. Bathroom Cleaner
Green Certified Desirable
5. General Disinfectant
6. Floor Wax
7. Floor Striper
8. Shower Cleaner
9. Hand Soaps
10. Carpet Cleaner
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating consumable office products?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating furniture and furnishings?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating Information technology (IT) and equipment?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for Information Technology (IT) and equipment:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating food service providers?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating garments and linens?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating professional service providers?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional service providers:
Supplier Diversity: Kent State University is committed to a proactive and a comprehensive supplier diversity program
that ensures an active and full participation of historically disadvantaged, economically and socially underutilized
businesses located within the University's geographic region and beyond with specific attention to include Minority
Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WOBE). Information about Kent State
University’s Supplier Diversity Program including the Vendor Registration Process can be found on the Procurement
Department website at http://www.kent.edu/procurement/diversity
Kent State University encourages the participation of women and minority groups in all University contracts. Kent
State University therefore requires that all prospective suppliers demonstrate good faith efforts to obtain the
participation of minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises in the work to be performed under University
contracts. Vendor shall furnish appropriate information about its effort to include women-owned and minority
groups in performance of the Contract, including the identities of such enterprises and the dollar amount supplied.
A listing of Ohio certified minority businesses, as well as the services and commodities they provide, is available from
the State of Ohio Minority Business Enterprise Unit and can be reviewed at
http://das.ohio.gov/Divisions/EqualOpportunity/tabid/80/Default.aspx
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating transportation and fuels?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable procurement program or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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