| 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
1.25 / 3.00 |
Karina
Graeter Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have written policies, guidelines or directives that seek to support sustainable purchasing across commodity categories institution-wide?:
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
Does the institution employ Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) when evaluating energy- and water-using products and systems?:
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
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)
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating chemically intensive products and services (e.g. building and facilities maintenance, cleaning and sanitizing, landscaping and grounds maintenance)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating construction and renovation products (e.g. furnishings and building materials)?:
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.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating Information technology (IT) products and services (e.g. computers, imaging equipment, mobile phones, data centers and cloud services)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating food services (i.e. franchises, vending services, concessions, convenience stores)?:
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/).
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating garments and linens?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating professional services (e.g. architectural, engineering, public relations, financial)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating transportation and fuels (e.g. travel, vehicles, delivery services, long haul transport, generator fuels, steam plants)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating wood and paper products?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating products and services in other commodity categories that the institution has determined to have significant sustainability impacts?:
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/)
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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