Montana State University
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.50 / 3.00 |
Paul
Edlund Project Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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:
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:
MSU University Services performs energy studies for buildings or remodel projects larger than 10,000 sq ft. to evaluate system alternates and select arrangements with the lowest Life Cycle Cost.
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:
Campus-wide Contract for custodial products supplier had extensive criteria used for award based on green janitorial chemicals. From the RFP: "The successful vendor shall economically and efficiently supply the University with green janitorial chemicals that carry the Green Seal™ and/or EcoLogo™ certification or a chemically equivalent product as well as related paper products. Campus-Wide contract is in effect since December 22, 2016. Contract was renewed through December 31, 2021 and has renewal options to add two additional years to this contract.
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:
Campus-wide Contract for custodial products supplier had extensive criteria used for award based on green janitorial chemicals. from the RFP: "The successful vendor shall economically and efficiently supply the University with green janitorial chemicals that carry the Green Seal™ and/or EcoLogo™ certification or a chemically equivalent product as well as related paper products". Campus-Wide contract is in effect since December 22, 2016. Contract was renewed through December 31, 2021 and has renewal options to add two additional years to this contract.
Other paper product purchases come from the State office supply contracts. These contracts ensure paper purchased has high post consumer content.
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:
Vast majority of IT products and services purchased off NASPO Valuepoint contract for Dell and Apple Computers. These contracts were awarded with environmental impacts as a large part of the consideration criteria. These contracts include an environmentally preferable purchasing commitment. This commitment includes requirements for EPEAT Registration and Energy Star® compliant products.
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:
MSU's Primary Food vendor was selected with a large part of the evaluation criteria based on sustainability requirements. Likewise for Concessions and Pour Rights contracted vendors.
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:
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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