University of Minnesota, Morris
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement

Additionally, the University of Minnesota (which included UMN Morris) has a sustainability policy which directly addresses these concerns.

http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Sustain_Energy_Efficiency.pdf

It is the policy of the University of Minnesota that all projects contracted for the University shall comply with the prevailing wage requirements of Minn. Stat. § 177.41-177.43. This requirement shall apply regardless of the source of funding.

http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/WageRates.pdf

The Regents policy discusses LCA for the U of M.

The policy for the entire University of Minnesota is applied practice Life Cycle Cost Analysis. Life-cycle cost analysis is a tool to determine the most cost-effective option among different competing alternatives to purchase, own, operate, maintain and, finally, dispose of an object or process. Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is an important economic analysis used in the selection of alternatives that impact both pending and future costs. It compares initial investment options and identifies the least cost alternatives for the estimated life of the asset.

http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Sustain_Energy_Efficiency.pdf

In addition to the Regents policy, we have a green cleaning policy that includes a focus on chemical sensitivity.
https://facilities.morris.umn.edu/custodial
http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Sustain_Energy_Efficiency.pdf

In addition to the Regents policy, U of M campuses, including UMN Morris need to conform with State of Minnesota B3 building standards during new construction and major renovation projects, including furniture and furnishings.

https://www.b3mn.org/guidelines/3-2/i_1/

More information below:
Required Performance Criteria
Guidelines I.1A and I.1B are required for New Construction and for Major Renovation projects. Guidelines I.1C and I.1D are required only for New Construction projects that include 20,000 gsf or more of conditioned space and for Major Renovation projects that include 20,000 gsf or more of conditioned space and include construction, replacement, or alteration of relevant systems or assemblies.

All newly installed interior materials must comply with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1–2010 or v1.2-2017. Interior materials are defined as all materials and finishes interior to the enclosure’s least vapor-permeable and continually air-sealed barrier system. This includes but is not limited to flooring adhesives, sealants, carpets, resilient flooring, paints, acoustical insulation products, gypsum board, acoustical ceilings, acoustic wall panels, casework, composite wood subflooring, and furnishings.1 Projects that include less than 20,000 gsf of conditioned space are required only to document that the five most prevalent interior materials by surface area (that are not subject to a listed exception) meet this requirement.
Exceptions:
Inherently non-emitting sources: Products that are inherently non-emitting sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (stone, ceramic, powder-coated metals, plated or anodized metal, glass, concrete, clay brick, and unfinished or untreated solid wood flooring) are considered fully compliant without any VOC emissions testing if they do not include integral organic-based surface coatings, binders, or sealants.
Salvaged and reused architectural millwork more than one year old at the time of occupancy is considered compliant, provided it meets the requirements for any site-applied paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. Newly installed finishes and components are not exempt from I.2A or I.2B.
Product types with two or fewer compliant manufacturers available from the combination of all databases listed below at the point of product selection are exempt from this requirement.2
Structural building products as excluded from CDPH Standard Method v1.1 under part 1.1.4.
Composite wood products covered under Guideline I.2C.
Furnishings covered under Guideline I.2D. Onsite applied furniture coatings are not exempt from the requirements of I.2A.
Approved databases of materials recognized as compliant with the most current CDHP standard:
Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Low Emitting Materials (which includes several of the other third-party certifications below).
Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus™ Certification (for carpet, cushion, and adhesive products).
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor Advantage Gold™ Certification.
Resilient Flooring Institute (RFI) FloorScore™ Certification.
Underwriters Laboratory (UL) GREENGUARD Gold™.
Intertek ETL Environmental™ VOC+.
Materials Analytical Services, LLC (MAS) Certified Green™ (for Building Materials).
NSF/ANSI 332 (for Resilient Floor Coverings).
Berkeley Analytical Associates ClearChem (for Interior Building Products).
Coatings Research Group, Incorporated (CRGI) Green Wise Gold (for Paints).
Wet-applied materials: All onsite wet-applied materials must meet the applicable requirements below. Interior onsite wet-applied materials also must meet the general requirements for VOC emissions under I2A.
All paints and coatings wet-applied onsite must meet the applicable VOC limits of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2007, Suggested Control Measure (SCM) for Architectural Coatings, or the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, effective June 3, 2011.
All adhesives and sealants wet-applied onsite must meet the applicable chemical content requirements of SCAQMD Rule 1168, July 1, 2005, Adhesive and Sealant Applications, as analyzed by the methods specified in Rule 1168.
Paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants wet-applied onsite may not include any intentionally added methylene chloride or perchloroethylene.
Composite Wood Products: Newly installed composite wood must meet the California Air Resources Board ATCM for formaldehyde requirements for ultra-low-emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) resins or no added formaldehyde resins.
New furniture and furnishing items not tested under I.2A must be tested in accordance with ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1–2014. Comply with ANSI/BIFMA e3-2014 Furniture Sustainability Standard, Section 7.6.1 or 7.6.2
Furniture listed in the following databases or providing the following certifications are considered compliant with this guideline:2
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor Advantage (furniture)
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor Advantage Gold (furniture)
Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Greenguard Certified
Underwriter Laboratories (UL) Greenguard Gold Certified
Intertek ETL Environmental VOC (furniture)
Intertek ETL Environmental VOC+ (furniture)
Materials Analytical Services, LLC (MAS) Certified Green
[1] This guideline is aligned with the USGBC, “Indoor Environmental Quality Credit: Low-Emitting Materials,” LEED Building Design and Construction v.4, though with a different definition of interior materials and a different threshold for compliance.

[2] Allowable exclusions differs from LEED v.4.

[3] Allowed furnishings differ from LEED v.4.

Recommended Performance Criteria
After construction and before occupancy, conduct air-testing to ensure that the contaminant levels listed in the USGBC document “Maximum Concentration Levels, by Contaminant and Testing Method” are not exceeded using the test methods listed in that document. If excessive levels of contaminants are found in the building, develop a mitigation plan to reduce these and retest until acceptable thresholds are reached. Conduct testing in spaces representing typical airflow conditions and interior finishes.

UMN Morris Information Technology is dedicated to providing sustainable technology whenever possible. In addition to compliance with the Regents policy, all UMM Information Technology standard configurations are EPEAT Gold rated products.
http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Sustain_Energy_Efficiency.pdf

Our campus coffee shop, convenience store and vending are all supplied by our food services provides (Sodexo). We have a set of sustainability criteria (mostly modeled off of AASHE STARS criteria) established in our contract language. Our selection of a food service provider is contingent on meeting this sustainability criteria as part of the contract/renewal process.

For example, we state that our contractor must work with UMM to help minimize food and dining waste by demonstrating that it:

1. Participates in a competition or commitment program (e.g. U.S. EPA Food Recovery
Challenge) and/or uses a food waste prevention system (e.g. LeanPath) to track and
improve its food management practices;
2. Has implemented trayless dining (in which trays are removed from or not available in
dining halls) and/or modified menus/portions to reduce post­consumer food waste;
3. Donates food that would otherwise go to waste to feed people;
4. Diverts food materials from the landfill, incinerator or sewer for animal feed or industrial
uses (e.g. converting cooking oil to fuel, on­site anaerobic digestion);
5. Has a pre­consumer composting program;
6. Has a post­consumer composting program;
7. Utilizes reusable service ware for “dine in” meals;
8. Provides reusable and/or third party certified compostable containers and service ware
for “to­go” meals (in conjunction with an on­site composting program);
9. Offers discounts or other incentives to customers who use reusable containers (e.g.
mugs) instead of disposable or compostable containers in “to--go” food service
operations;
10. Other materials management initiatives to minimize waste not covered above (e.g.
working with vendors and other entities to reduce waste from food packaging).

UMN Morris has its own standard operating practices and procedures (SOPs). Below is our internal standard operating practice with regard to fleet vehicle purchasing:
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Vehicle fleet purchasing (UMN Morris standard operating practice)

UMN Morris is allowed to purchase vehicles that are part of the State of Minnesota state contract. When selecting vehicles from the state contract, UMM will purchase the most efficient vehicle in its specific class. It is our campus preference to select a hybrid or fully-electric option that will meet our needs and economic constraints. We will also consider the life-cycle cost of the vehicle -- consistent with the U of M Board of Regents Policy/Sustainability and Energy Efficiency.

Furthermore, each campus is directed to set objectives in transportation and purchasing in Section III, Subdivision 2 (c), and (d) of the Regents Policy referenced above.

http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Sustain_Energy_Efficiency.pdf

For example: If we need to purchase a 7 passenger-van, UMM will select the van from the State of Minnesota contract that has the best overall fuel economy.

U Construction Standards - Sustainability Section
https://cpm.umn.edu/resource-center/building-standards/building-standards-general-information
B3 Guidelines on LCA https://www.b3mn.org/guidelines/3-0/m_1/
B3 SB2030 Energy Standard https://www.b3mn.org/2030energystandard/