| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.87 |
| Liaison | Kevin Kirsche |
| Submission Date | June 22, 2021 |
University of Georgia
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.75 / 3.00 |
Jason
Perry Sustainability Specialist Office of Sustainability |
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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:
Our Pcard manual states: 9.10 Utilize Minority Vendors and Small Businesses
The Governor of Georgia has issued an Executive Order directing all agencies and
institutions to increase the level of minority business participation. If you know of a minority vendor who can meet your needs at a fair and reasonable price and in a timely fashion, you are strongly encouraged to place your order using the PCard with this vendor. If you cannot locate a minority vendor, every effort should be made to issue a PCard order to a small business. If you need help identifying minority or small businesses please contact the Procurement Office or view the Procurement website for additional resources.
Regarding Printing, we have the following requirement: 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.
The Governor of Georgia has issued an Executive Order directing all agencies and
institutions to increase the level of minority business participation. If you know of a minority vendor who can meet your needs at a fair and reasonable price and in a timely fashion, you are strongly encouraged to place your order using the PCard with this vendor. If you cannot locate a minority vendor, every effort should be made to issue a PCard order to a small business. If you need help identifying minority or small businesses please contact the Procurement Office or view the Procurement website for additional resources.
Regarding Printing, we have the following requirement: 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.
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:
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.
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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.
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.
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:
Green Cleaning Program:(https://fmd.uga.edu/departments/services/building_services_green_cleaning_program/)
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.
All cleaning chemicals need to have a 3rd party certification to be used inside occupied buildings. The following are a list of acceptable 3rd party certifications:
Designed For The Environment (DFE) - www.epa.gov/dfe
Eco logo - www.ecologo.org/
Green Seal - www.greenseal.org/
We currently use Chemical and Waxing products from Spartan Chemical. These products are available thru most janitor supply businesses. The below listed chemicals are the programs preference and mirror products currently used that we have already documented the MSDS.
Green Solutions® Floor Finish Remover (350504) - Wax Stripper
Green Solutions® Floor Seal & Finish (350404) - Wax/Sealer
Green Solutions® Spartan Industrial Cleaner 105 - General Purpose Cleaner
Green Solutions® Spartan Xcelente 24 - Neutral Floor Soap
BIOESQUE Botanical - Cleaner / Disinfectant Solution
Paper Products:
Toilet Tissue 2 Ply by Envision - Green Seal Cert.
Bath Tissue Role 2 Ply by South Eastern - Green Seal Cert.
Tork Advanced Hand Towel Roll by Roman Chemical - Green Seal Cert.
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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://ent.uga.edu/people/faculty/brian-forschler.html)
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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.
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.
All cleaning chemicals need to have a 3rd party certification to be used inside occupied buildings. The following are a list of acceptable 3rd party certifications:
Designed For The Environment (DFE) - www.epa.gov/dfe
Eco logo - www.ecologo.org/
Green Seal - www.greenseal.org/
We currently use Chemical and Waxing products from Spartan Chemical. These products are available thru most janitor supply businesses. The below listed chemicals are the programs preference and mirror products currently used that we have already documented the MSDS.
Green Solutions® Floor Finish Remover (350504) - Wax Stripper
Green Solutions® Floor Seal & Finish (350404) - Wax/Sealer
Green Solutions® Spartan Industrial Cleaner 105 - General Purpose Cleaner
Green Solutions® Spartan Xcelente 24 - Neutral Floor Soap
BIOESQUE Botanical - Cleaner / Disinfectant Solution
Paper Products:
Toilet Tissue 2 Ply by Envision - Green Seal Cert.
Bath Tissue Role 2 Ply by South Eastern - Green Seal Cert.
Tork Advanced Hand Towel Roll by Roman Chemical - Green Seal Cert.
****
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://ent.uga.edu/people/faculty/brian-forschler.html)
****
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.
Consumable office products
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
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/
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/
Furniture and furnishings
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
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.
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.
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
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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
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
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