| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.22 |
| Liaison | Olivia Wiebe |
| Submission Date | Jan. 28, 2022 |
University of Idaho
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.75 / 3.00 |
Julia
McIlroy Director Contracts and Purchasing Services |
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Part 1. Institution-wide sustainable procurement policies
No
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
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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:
The university engages in a decision-making process accounting for LCCA of assets during repair, replacement of equipment as well as prior to making operations and maintenance and or capital investment. The university reviews energy and water conservation of all facilities and infrastructure assets employing a systematic approach to preventive and predictive maintenance with commissioning of energy and water system components. The process is exercised in a decentralized yet, formal method of staffing involving facilities units responsible for the alteration, repair and maintenance and capital investment of resources serving campus facilities and infrastructure. Staffing of LCCA serves to replace, repair and or construct new assets and components with the most practical energy management and water conservation best management practices available. The universities integration of LCCA further serves to steward natural, physical and fiscal resources serving the campus.
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:
University of Idaho Green Cleaning Policy within Facilities
University of Idaho Building Services’ Mission is to provide a dynamic learning environment and meet the needs of its diverse community. Team Cleaning Specialist should strive at all times to be sure that this environment is kept clean, comfortable, healthy and inviting to the community. All areas should be maintained in a way that provides a sense of pride to those who work and who are educated within the buildings, through the efforts of the U of I custodial staff.
In keeping with this mission, and with the university’s commitment to sustainability, a “Green Cleaning” policy has been adopted. This policy includes the types of cleaning products used, types of equipment used and the methods and practices adopted, as well as thorough training of custodial staff, and a commitment by the Building Services department to practice and promote environmentally friendly cleaning procedures.
Facilities, Building Services' Green Cleaning Policy is posted online at https://www.uidaho.edu/infrastructure/facilities/building-services.
Building Services will show its commitment to this policy and to the environment by adopting the following goals:
• Using Sustainable Earth or other cleaning products that meet Green Seal standards, or products with low levels of VOCS (volatile organic compounds) whenever possible.
• Purchasing and using only CRI certified power equipment in this facility, and maintaining that equipment to that standard.
• Using concentrated cleaning products whenever possible.
• Using a cleaning products system whereby the chemicals are propositionally and accurately diluted with cold water.
• Eliminating phosphates and aerosol products.
• Using ECO Green paper products that meet EPA standards for high post-consumer recycling content.
• Compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, legislation and industry standards.
• Conserving energy, water, and resources while providing a clean, sanitary, and healthy environment.
• Instilling a sense of pride and environmental responsibility in the custodial staff, making them aware of how the products, equipment, and methods they use to clean impact the earth.
• Training custodial staff as to the proper use of the cleaning products, supplies, and equipment by the vendors supplying these items, and by the custodial staff trained by these vendors.
• Voicing the expectation that these methods must be followed, and that it is the responsibility of the custodial staff to do so.
• Using every opportunity to learn and to educate others, in the “green cleaning” methods and standards, and to promote the benefits of “green cleaning” whenever possible.
•Physically do monthly building cleaning audits on all academic buildings to ensure the level of cleanliness is kept up to a high standard.
University of Idaho Building Services’ Mission is to provide a dynamic learning environment and meet the needs of its diverse community. Team Cleaning Specialist should strive at all times to be sure that this environment is kept clean, comfortable, healthy and inviting to the community. All areas should be maintained in a way that provides a sense of pride to those who work and who are educated within the buildings, through the efforts of the U of I custodial staff.
In keeping with this mission, and with the university’s commitment to sustainability, a “Green Cleaning” policy has been adopted. This policy includes the types of cleaning products used, types of equipment used and the methods and practices adopted, as well as thorough training of custodial staff, and a commitment by the Building Services department to practice and promote environmentally friendly cleaning procedures.
Facilities, Building Services' Green Cleaning Policy is posted online at https://www.uidaho.edu/infrastructure/facilities/building-services.
Building Services will show its commitment to this policy and to the environment by adopting the following goals:
• Using Sustainable Earth or other cleaning products that meet Green Seal standards, or products with low levels of VOCS (volatile organic compounds) whenever possible.
• Purchasing and using only CRI certified power equipment in this facility, and maintaining that equipment to that standard.
• Using concentrated cleaning products whenever possible.
• Using a cleaning products system whereby the chemicals are propositionally and accurately diluted with cold water.
• Eliminating phosphates and aerosol products.
• Using ECO Green paper products that meet EPA standards for high post-consumer recycling content.
• Compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, legislation and industry standards.
• Conserving energy, water, and resources while providing a clean, sanitary, and healthy environment.
• Instilling a sense of pride and environmental responsibility in the custodial staff, making them aware of how the products, equipment, and methods they use to clean impact the earth.
• Training custodial staff as to the proper use of the cleaning products, supplies, and equipment by the vendors supplying these items, and by the custodial staff trained by these vendors.
• Voicing the expectation that these methods must be followed, and that it is the responsibility of the custodial staff to do so.
• Using every opportunity to learn and to educate others, in the “green cleaning” methods and standards, and to promote the benefits of “green cleaning” whenever possible.
•Physically do monthly building cleaning audits on all academic buildings to ensure the level of cleanliness is kept up to a high standard.
Consumable office products
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
On July 1, 2011, the university adopted Recycled Paper policy 60.50 with preference given to post-consumer recycled content paper.
https://www.uidaho.edu/apm/60/50
Preamble: This policy was implemented in 2011 to align procurement processes with sustainability efforts at the University and to be sensitive to the impact purchases have on the environment.
A. Definitions.
A-1.Post-Consumer Waste: A material or finished product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery having completed its life as a consumer item.
A-2. Acid Free: Paper products that have had the acid removed from the pulp leaving it with a neutral pH of 7.
A-3. Processed Chlorine Free: Recycled paper in which the recycled content is unbleached or bleached without chlorine or chlorine derivatives. Any virgin material portion of the paper must be unbleached or processed entirely free of chlorine derivatives.
B. Policy. All University of Idaho units are required to purchase office paper with a minimum sustainable specification of acid-free 30% post-consumer waste recycled paper content. In addition, colored paper and paper of other sizes will be purchased as a 30% or higher recycled, acid-free paper. The University strongly supports purchasing the maximum recyclable content possible, up to 100% recycled, Processed Chlorine Free paper. This policy applies to the University Copy Center's regular copiers and printers, but does not apply to any custom print jobs.
C. Process/Procedure. The University's contracted vendors (available from Contracts and Purchasing Services, D below) are aware of the policy and stock appropriate product(s).
D. Contact Information. Assistance in obtaining suitable product or implementation of this policy can be obtained through Contracts and Purchasing Services or the University of Idaho Sustainability Center (Purchasing Services).
https://www.uidaho.edu/apm/60/50
Preamble: This policy was implemented in 2011 to align procurement processes with sustainability efforts at the University and to be sensitive to the impact purchases have on the environment.
A. Definitions.
A-1.Post-Consumer Waste: A material or finished product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery having completed its life as a consumer item.
A-2. Acid Free: Paper products that have had the acid removed from the pulp leaving it with a neutral pH of 7.
A-3. Processed Chlorine Free: Recycled paper in which the recycled content is unbleached or bleached without chlorine or chlorine derivatives. Any virgin material portion of the paper must be unbleached or processed entirely free of chlorine derivatives.
B. Policy. All University of Idaho units are required to purchase office paper with a minimum sustainable specification of acid-free 30% post-consumer waste recycled paper content. In addition, colored paper and paper of other sizes will be purchased as a 30% or higher recycled, acid-free paper. The University strongly supports purchasing the maximum recyclable content possible, up to 100% recycled, Processed Chlorine Free paper. This policy applies to the University Copy Center's regular copiers and printers, but does not apply to any custom print jobs.
C. Process/Procedure. The University's contracted vendors (available from Contracts and Purchasing Services, D below) are aware of the policy and stock appropriate product(s).
D. Contact Information. Assistance in obtaining suitable product or implementation of this policy can be obtained through Contracts and Purchasing Services or the University of Idaho Sustainability Center (Purchasing Services).
Furniture and furnishings
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
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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
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
Sustainability Objectives within the Dining Contract include goals to:
1. Purchase 12% of food from locally produced/raised sources
2. Purchase 71% of food from regionally produced/raised sources
3. Work with the campus registered dietitian to improve menus towards healthier, medically necessary, and culturally sensitive diet options and to reduce on-campus access to, and availability of, calorie-dense and nutritionally empty foods.
4. Implement point-of-decision nutrition interventions to meet national nutrition standards outlined in the USDA Dietary Guidelines: calorie labeling, marketing and placement of healthy options, allergen food labels, and a website with weekly dining menus.
1. Purchase 12% of food from locally produced/raised sources
2. Purchase 71% of food from regionally produced/raised sources
3. Work with the campus registered dietitian to improve menus towards healthier, medically necessary, and culturally sensitive diet options and to reduce on-campus access to, and availability of, calorie-dense and nutritionally empty foods.
4. Implement point-of-decision nutrition interventions to meet national nutrition standards outlined in the USDA Dietary Guidelines: calorie labeling, marketing and placement of healthy options, allergen food labels, and a website with weekly dining menus.
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:
Institution Wide Policy: Julia McIlroy, Director, Purchasing Services
Chemically Intensive Products and Services: Tom Fischer, Former Director, Facilities--Building Services
Food Services, Wood and Paper: Jeannie Matheison, Former Director, Sustainability Center
Information Technology: Pete Varney, Manager, Vandal Sphere Support
Professional Services: Brian Johnson, Former AVP, Facilities
Chemically Intensive Products and Services: Tom Fischer, Former Director, Facilities--Building Services
Food Services, Wood and Paper: Jeannie Matheison, Former Director, Sustainability Center
Information Technology: Pete Varney, Manager, Vandal Sphere Support
Professional Services: Brian Johnson, Former AVP, Facilities
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