San Diego City College
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
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Reporter |
Michelle
Rodriguez Political Science Contract Political Science |
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:
The purpose of this program is to establish an equipment plan for the replacement of San Diego Community College District vehicles and equipment. The objective is to standardize the capital equipment replacement process in order to create a managed system of purchasing and funding capital equipment, thereby allowing the District to accurately plan and budget for future departmental capital equipment requirements.
The plan has two major categories: District responsibility and Campus responsibility. Under these two categories there are two major sub categories: major equipment purchases with a value of $50,000 or greater and minor equipment purchases under $50,000. The Equipment Replacement plan provides for replacement intervals on an annual basis to reduce capital, operating and maintenance costs in order to maximize the safety and efficiency of the equipment across the District. The District’s responsibility is to support facilities, infrastructure and services across the District with the College focusing on equipment that is required in support of its educational mission. Additionally, there is a possibility that some equipment may not fall clearly into either category, and those items will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
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:
The San Diego Community College District is committed to providing cleaning that protects health without harming the environment at our campuses, centers and offices through the constant implementation and improvement of a Green Cleaning Plan. Green Cleaning strives to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by identifying and using products and services that cause less toxic pollution and waste and conserve resources and habitats.
The Green Cleaning Plan will:
1) Minimize pollution and aid in achieving quality indoor air;
2) Comply with all current and relevant standards to assure environmentally responsible cleaning practices
3) Assure all District employees are aware of their responsibilities and compliance with the District’s policy
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:
The following guiding principles, which describe the fundamental values used to make decisions regarding the acquisition and use of information technology, were used in this plan.
Student access, equity and success are the primary focus for the use of information technology.
Technology must be responsive to changing student, institutional and community needs.
The mission of the College drives decision-making regarding the use of technology.
The cost and sustainability is to be assessed in all stages of planning and implementation of new and replacement technologies
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:
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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