Overall Rating | Gold |
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Overall Score | 77.34 |
Liaison | Sally DeLeon |
Submission Date | Feb. 27, 2022 |
University of Maryland, College Park
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.50 / 3.00 |
Sally
DeLeon Acting Manager Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk |
Part 1. Institution-wide sustainable procurement policies
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
Part 2. Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
The Requirements stipulate that an Energy Analyst "perform energy and lifecycle cost analysis, to ensure the building design considers both capital and operating and maintenance costs when making decisions..." and "perform energy and life cycle cost analysis based on the University's actual and current rates for net present values, utility costs, renewable energy certificate (REC) costs, carbon offset costs, maintenance costs and replacement life expectancies."
Analysts are expected to use the NIST "BLCC latest version" to complete life-cycle cost comparisons and to compare various building orientations, building envelope features, and HVACR options as a part of the Energy Analysis/Simulation Model requirements. For Schematic Design requirements, analysts are required to perform "energy and lifecycle analyses of building envelope systems, a base HVAC and lighting system plus a minimum of 3 alternate HVAC and lighting systems that have been formally reviewed and approved by the University's FM Energy Performance representative" and identify "a list of measures that can be employed for greatest impact on lifecycle energy and carbon neutrality costs."
For more information refer to the Energy and Energy Analysis section of the university's Design Criteria/Facilities Standards at https://facilities.umd.edu/sites/default/files/DCFS/2020/01_86_26_Energy_and_Energy_Analysis_Final.pdf
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
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
(1) promote the procurement and use of the following, where available and within limitations of existing laws and regulations: recycled biosolids for use as mulch or compost; biodegradable-biobased, non-hazardous, and/or "Green Seal (or equal)" certified cleaning products; Low (or no) VOC painting products, adhesives and solvents.
(2) discourage to the maximum extent feasible and within the limitation of existing laws and regulations, the procurement and use of: asbestos-containing materials; mercury-containing materials; chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs); hazardous substances requiring special handling and disposal; polystyrene products and packaging; bleached, virgin paper with 0% post-consumer recycled content.
Consumable office products
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
(1) promote the procurement and use of the following, where available and within limitations of existing laws and regulations: Post-consumer recycled-content paper products from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified sources (see uploaded document for details); Recycled biosolids for use as mulch or compost; Green furniture products containing materials from renewable sources or recycled-content.
Furniture and furnishings
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
(1) promote the procurement and use of the following, where available and within limitations of existing laws and regulations: energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs, Energy-Star (or equal) rated appliances and equipment and this is mandatory when such products are available; EPEAT certified green electronic equipment; re-crushed/recycled concrete and asphalt materials; products made from recycled tire rubber; low noise emitting equipment and appliances; carpeting and flooring products which are manufactured from recycled-content materials and are recyclable; green furniture products containing materials from renewable sources or recycled-content; building products containing recycled material content; Low (or no) VOC painting products, adhesives and solvents; LEED Silver (or equal) or higher design standards for eligible new facilities and major renovations along with incorporation of sustainable design features to the maximum extent possible, on facilities projects not eligible for LEED; local sources for goods and services. (2) discourage to the maximum extent feasible and within the limitation of existing laws and regulations, the procurement and use of: asbestos-containing materials; mercury-containing materials; chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs); hazardous substances requiring special handling and disposal; polystyrene products and packaging; bleached, virgin paper with 0% post-consumer recycled content.
Information Technology (IT) and equipment
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for Information Technology (IT) and equipment:
Food service providers
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
Garments and linens
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
Professional service providers
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional service providers:
Pursuant to Chapter 515 of the Laws of 1999, the University System of Maryland shall to the maximum extent practicable comply with the provisions of Title 14, Subtitles 1 (Preferences to Benefit Disadvantaged Individuals) and 3 (Minority Business Participation) of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
The USM Procurement Policies and Procedures are available online at https://www.usmd.edu/regents/bylaws/SectionVIII/VIII300.pdf
Transportation and fuels
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
(1) promote the procurement and use of the following, where available and within limitations of existing laws and regulations: Low emission, fuel efficient vehicles; Alternative fuels for use in vehicles including ethanol, biodiesel, CNG, electric and other fuel types as may become available and associated infrastructure.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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