| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 31.26 |
| Liaison | Jonathan Miller |
| Submission Date | Dec. 3, 2020 |
Nova Southeastern University
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.50 / 3.00 |
Seth
Mangasarian Director Physical Plant |
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indicates that no data was submitted for this field
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:
https://www.nova.edu/procurement/policies.html
Procurement of Materials with Recycled Content: Any products or materials that are subject of or necessary to perform activities under a State funded contract, shall be procured in accordance with the provisions of Florida Statutes sections 287.045 and 403.7065.
Procurement of Materials with Recycled Content: Any products or materials that are subject of or necessary to perform activities under a State funded contract, shall be procured in accordance with the provisions of Florida Statutes sections 287.045 and 403.7065.
Part 2. Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Yes
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
Institution employs LCCA less comprehensively, e.g. for certain types of systems or projects and not others
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
Nova Southeastern University may utilize Life Cycle Cost Analysis for significant projects and activities under the Office of Facilities Management as conducted by the Senior Controls and Energy Engineer.
A recent example includes the specification and installation of Aquamizer toilet flush valves in a dormitory constructed in 2019.
https://news.ul.com/news/ul-issues-first-marketing-claim-verification-building-plumbing-products
A recent example includes the specification and installation of Aquamizer toilet flush valves in a dormitory constructed in 2019.
https://news.ul.com/news/ul-issues-first-marketing-claim-verification-building-plumbing-products
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:
A recently awarded Grounds and Custodial Services contract included the following language in the RFP:
6. Waste Removal
(C) Upon contract award, Contractor shall submit a plan to the administration designed to reduce the cost of solid waste management and improve sustainability performance for each NSU location covered under this contract.
6. Waste Removal
(C) Upon contract award, Contractor shall submit a plan to the administration designed to reduce the cost of solid waste management and improve sustainability performance for each NSU location covered under this contract.
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:
Nova Southeastern University
Criteria Manual of Design and Specifications Standards
DIVISION 09 FINISHES
Design Criteria: Portland Cement Plastering, Gypsum Veneer Plastering, Gypsum Board, Ceramic Tiling, Acoustical Panel Ceilings, Linear Metal Ceilings, Suspended Decorative Grids, Fabric Wrapped Ceiling Panels, Stone Flooring, Wood Flooring. Wood Athletic Flooring, Resilient Base and Accessories, Resilient Athletic Flooring, Resinous Matrix Terrazzo Flooring, Fluid Applied Flooring, Resinous Flooring, Tile Carpeting, Sheet Carpeting, Access Flooring, Wall Coverings, Stone Wall Facing, Stone base, Stone Trim, Stone Window Stools, Stretched Fabric Wall Systems, Fabric Wrapped Panels, Sound Absorbing Wall Units (Acoustical Panels), Sound Absorbing Ceiling Panels, Exterior Painting, Interior Painting,, Staining and Transparent Finishing, Multi-color Interior Finishing, High Performance Coatings, High Temperature Resistant Coatings, Elastomeric Coatings and Cementitious Coatings.
General Requirements
This division identifies criteria for the selection of finishes in Nova Southeastern University Buildings with the purpose of establishing minimum standards, acceptable to Nova Southeastern University (NSU), to be used as the basis of design for NSU Main Campus, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. NSU experiences with various materials, products and installations have led to the procedures and practices noted under this Division 09.
Only those sections that are used in typical projects are listed below. Nova Southeastern University has requested that Design Professionals be conscientious that all finishes selected for use on NSU campus is durable and be able to cope with the climate zone and weather conditions of South Florida. Finishes shall allow for cleaning of graffiti and stains with relative ease for facility maintenance staff. Finishes must be selected and specified to comply with the following objectives:
1. Sustainable design, using sustainable products.
a. At a minimum, all new facilities and renovations must meet LEED “silver” standards.
b. Building products shall not contain products with asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, mercury, volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) or any other harmful products. Only non-toxic adhesives are to be used in Nova Southeastern University facilities.
c. Low-emitting finish options are preferred. If finishes with chemical emissions cannot be avoided, off-gassing must be completed prior to Substantial Completion.
d. Design Professional should consider design that uses structure as finish to reduce material use and environmental impact.
Criteria Manual of Design and Specifications Standards
DIVISION 09 FINISHES
Design Criteria: Portland Cement Plastering, Gypsum Veneer Plastering, Gypsum Board, Ceramic Tiling, Acoustical Panel Ceilings, Linear Metal Ceilings, Suspended Decorative Grids, Fabric Wrapped Ceiling Panels, Stone Flooring, Wood Flooring. Wood Athletic Flooring, Resilient Base and Accessories, Resilient Athletic Flooring, Resinous Matrix Terrazzo Flooring, Fluid Applied Flooring, Resinous Flooring, Tile Carpeting, Sheet Carpeting, Access Flooring, Wall Coverings, Stone Wall Facing, Stone base, Stone Trim, Stone Window Stools, Stretched Fabric Wall Systems, Fabric Wrapped Panels, Sound Absorbing Wall Units (Acoustical Panels), Sound Absorbing Ceiling Panels, Exterior Painting, Interior Painting,, Staining and Transparent Finishing, Multi-color Interior Finishing, High Performance Coatings, High Temperature Resistant Coatings, Elastomeric Coatings and Cementitious Coatings.
General Requirements
This division identifies criteria for the selection of finishes in Nova Southeastern University Buildings with the purpose of establishing minimum standards, acceptable to Nova Southeastern University (NSU), to be used as the basis of design for NSU Main Campus, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. NSU experiences with various materials, products and installations have led to the procedures and practices noted under this Division 09.
Only those sections that are used in typical projects are listed below. Nova Southeastern University has requested that Design Professionals be conscientious that all finishes selected for use on NSU campus is durable and be able to cope with the climate zone and weather conditions of South Florida. Finishes shall allow for cleaning of graffiti and stains with relative ease for facility maintenance staff. Finishes must be selected and specified to comply with the following objectives:
1. Sustainable design, using sustainable products.
a. At a minimum, all new facilities and renovations must meet LEED “silver” standards.
b. Building products shall not contain products with asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, mercury, volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) or any other harmful products. Only non-toxic adhesives are to be used in Nova Southeastern University facilities.
c. Low-emitting finish options are preferred. If finishes with chemical emissions cannot be avoided, off-gassing must be completed prior to Substantial Completion.
d. Design Professional should consider design that uses structure as finish to reduce material use and environmental impact.
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
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
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Garments and linens
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
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Professional service providers
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional service providers:
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Transportation and fuels
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
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Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
http://notoiletleaks.com/
https://news.ul.com/news/ul-issues-first-marketing-claim-verification-building-plumbing-products
https://www.nova.edu/procurement/index.html
https://news.ul.com/news/ul-issues-first-marketing-claim-verification-building-plumbing-products
https://www.nova.edu/procurement/index.html
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