| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.67 |
| Liaison | Tony Gillund |
| Submission Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
The Ohio State University at Mansfield
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.50 / 3.00 |
James
Heinen AASHE STARS Program Coordinator Energy Services and Sustainability |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
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The policies, guidelines or directives:
http://busfin.osu.edu/FileStore/PDFs/221_Purchasing.pdf
Part 2: Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Yes
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
Institution employs LCCA as a matter of policy and standard practice when evaluating all energy- and water-using products, systems and building components
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
Per the university’s Green Build and Energy Policy adopted in 2008, for each qualifying building construction project, a life-cycle cost analyses will be undertaken by a qualified engineer or architect in accordance with the standards established in ORC 3345.69 (http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3345.69). This will include an energy systems analysis, and the results of these analyses will be a primary consideration in developing the project design.
Part 3: Commodity-Specific Sustainability Criteria
To count, the criteria must address the specific sustainability challenges and impacts associated with products/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
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
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Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
The university Green Build and Energy Policy requires 50% of construction and demolition materials to be recycled.
See Division 01.40.00 of "Building Design Policies": https://fod.osu.edu/sites/default/files/div_01.pdf
Information Technology (IT)
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
Policy is to procure equipment according to the University Policy at best value with the preference for products that are EPEAT registered. This is accomplished via resust contracts with manufacturers that have numerous EPEAT offerings and is communicated by the purchasing agent during procurement process.
http://das.ohio.gov/Divisions/InformationTechnology/StateofOhioITStandards.aspx
Food Services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
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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 Services
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:
At Ohio State University, the university has a goal consistent with the state of Ohio’s mandate to purchase 15% of its goods and services from state of Ohio certified minority vendors.
Sections 4115.31 through 4115.35 of the Ohio Revised Code direct that any
instrumentality of the state utilize a qualified non-profit state agency for the
purchase of products and/or services which are available from a work center
employing persons with disabilities.
https://stars.aashe.org/media/secure/630/6/509/2901/OP%2017%20supporting%20document%20aashe%20stars%20Ohio%20State%20University.pdf
Transportation and Fuels
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
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Wood and Paper
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
Recycled Paper
The University's Recycled Paper Policy was instituted on July 1, 2008. The policy requires all copy paper used on campus to have at least 30 percent recycled content.
It is estimated this initiative will save more than 8,000 trees and almost 3 million gallons of wastewater while diverting 382,000 pounds of solid waste from landfills.
http://busfin.osu.edu/FileStore/PDFs/201_RecycledPaper.pdf
Other Commodity Categories
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
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Optional Fields
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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