University of Georgia
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement

From page 202 in https://www.architects.uga.edu/sites/default/files/documents/standards/complete_uga_design_and_construction_standards_-_august_1_2016.pdf UGA DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL REQUIRMENTS & STANDARDS FACILITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AUGUST 1, 2016 01 81 00-2 E. Energy Performance: i. The mechanical, electrical, and plumbing energy related design for all buildings shall comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1 – 2010, with exception of programmable power receptacles. a. Design Professional shall be held accountable for meeting 10% or greater energy savings over ASHRAE 90.1 – 2010 Appendix G. ii. Computerized energy budget analysis, forecasting consumption in BTU/GSF/Year is mandatory for all new construction projects over 10,000 square feet that have heating and cooling. iii. Computerized energy budget analysis, forecasting consumption in BTU/GSF/Year is mandatory for all renovation projects that renovate an entire building (not a portion of a building). ******* iv. Life cycle cost comparisons with return on investment calculations of different proposed mechanical systems shall be presented at the end of schematic design. a. Design Professional shall develop narrative of each system with diagrams of major equipment locations and review with Project Manager prior to coordinating costing information. ******* v. Metering of all utilities (electricity, natural gas, steam, and chilled water) shall be provided at the building level and sub-metering of building systems as needed to isolate, manage and optimize building energy use at the system level. See section 23 05 19 Meters & Gages.

Green Cleaning Program: (https://www.fmd.uga.edu/node/570) In 2005, after a comprehensive review of its cleaning product inventory, the Building Services department determined that its employees were using chemicals with dangerous health, flammable and/or reactive characteristics. Since then, more than 500 hazardous cleaning chemicals have been eliminated from the inventory and have been replaced with just three environmentally-friendly products through the introduction of the FMD Green Cleaning Program. **** Plants and Pest Management: (https://sustainability.uga.edu/operations/grounds/) Native plants are used extensively at UGA. The Georgia Piedmont and southeastern US provide a palette of plants that are adapted to the region and contribute to the sense of place at UGA. In addition to prioritizing native plant materials in new plantings, University Architects, FMD Grounds Department and engaged student groups are actively removing exotic invasive plants from the UGA campus. UGA seeks to minimize the use of potentially harmful fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides. Landscapes that require significant resources are minimized. When treatment is required, spot treatment is utilized versus blanket applications when feasible. Seasonal color beds are being managed organically to minimize unwanted weeds and pests while maintaining an environment for beneficial insects. **** Termite Control Facilities Management "contracts" with Dr. Forschler in the UGA Entomology Department for integrated termite management (ITM). His work is detailed here: https://www.caes.uga.edu/content/dam/caes-website/departments/entomology/documents/publications/forschler-publications/chapter%209%20btf%20itm.pdf **** Landscape pest control for new construction https://www.architects.uga.edu/sites/default/files/documents/standards/division_32_-_exterior_improvements.pdf Page 20 B. Pesticides i. All pesticides used shall be labeled for specific use and for use in public areas. ii. Any Contractor applying pesticides must have a Commercial Contractor's Pesticide Applicator's License.    iii. Contractor shall apply treatments as required to keep plant materials, planted areas, and soils free of pests and pathogens or disease. Use practices to minimize the use of pesticides and reduce hazards.

https://www.architects.uga.edu/sites/default/files/documents/standards/division_12_-_furnishings.pdf General Furnishings Requirements All furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) items selected shall meet the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) Business and Institutional Furniture Sustainability Standard, E3‐2008.  Provide documentation to the Project Manager as requested. https://www.architects.uga.edu/sites/default/files/documents/standards/division_09_-_finishes.pdf Finishes Low or zero VOC finish materials are specified throughout.

Use of Recycled Paper in Printing Jobs All printing must be recycled paper. The goal is to use recycled paper on at least 95% of total orders. The recycled content and paper cost (approximately 25% of cost of order) must be reported on each order. Press books (perfect bound) are specifically exempted from the use of recycled paper. If virgin paper must be used, a letter requesting deviation must be approved at Vice Presidential level and forwarded with the purchase request to the Procurement Office. http://busfin.uga.edu/procurement/proprint/

Sources: Annette Evans, Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement - Finance and Administration Claire Boyd, Assistant Procurement Officer, Office of Procurement - Finance and Administration Office of University Architects Facilities Management Division Office of Sustainability