| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.80 |
| Liaison | Daniel Dixon |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Maine
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.25 / 3.00 |
Karina
Graeter Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
No
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
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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 less comprehensively, e.g. for certain types of systems or projects and not others
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
The state of Maine requires that for “all planning for the construction of a new school or for a substantially renovated school that is built, in whole or in part, with State funds including schools funded through State bonds or the Maine Municipal Bond Bank must demonstrate, in accordance with 20-A MRSA §15908-A, consideration of the most energy efficient and environmentally efficient design suitable for the project by including a life-cycle cost analysis that explicitly considers costs and benefits over a minimum of 30 years and that explicitly includes the public health and environmental benefits associated with energy-efficient building design and construction to the extent these benefits can be reasonably quantified.” (Source: https://www.maine.gov/education/audit/DOE_RulesChapter61_MajorCaptialSchoolConstructionProjects.pdf)
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 State of Maine requires that for “All planning for the construction of a new school or for a substantially renovated school that is built, in whole or in part, with State funds including schools funded through State bonds or the Maine Municipal Bond Bank must demonstrate, in accordance with 20-A MRSA §15908-A, consideration of the most energy efficient and environmentally efficient design suitable for the project by:
A. Considering architectural designs and energy systems that show the greatest net benefit over the life of the building by minimizing long-term energy and operating costs;
B. Including an energy use target that exceeds by at least 20% the energy efficiency standards contained in Title 10, §1415-D.
Additionally, UMaine is a signatory of the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). As a component of this commitment, all new construction will be designed to a minimum LEED Silver rating.
Information Technology (IT)
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
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Food Services
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
In May of 2015, the UMS Board of Trustees approved a Sustainable Food Procurement policy (outlined in BOT May 4 2015 meeting minutes, Pg. 10-11, http://staticweb.maine.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Finance-Facilities-Technology-Commitee-meeting-May-4-20151.pdf?0d0f03). The policy states that University System decision-making must “Allow reasonable preference when feasible for food goods produced sustainably, in a manner that minimizes transportation to the consuming location, or with other such environmental attributes or advantages as may be available in the marketplace, while balancing those benefits against price and other considerations.” (http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/board-of-trustees/policy-manual/section1002/).
Garments and Linens
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
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Professional Services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:
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Transportation and Fuels
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
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Wood and Paper
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
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Other Commodity Categories
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
Packaging: “The State of Maine has adopted laws requiring the reduction of waste prior to recycling or disposal. In accordance with the intent of these laws, the University of Maine System requests that vendors providing goods and services to the University not use Styrofoam packing materials and that packing boxes and materials be readily recyclable in Maine.” (Source: http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/system-office/strategic-procurement/purchase-order-terms-conditions/)
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