| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 28.79 |
| Liaison | William Ghrist |
| Submission Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Washtenaw Community College
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 3.00 |
Benjamin
Hunholz Dir Rev Pln, Purch & Trsy Mgmt Purchasing & Student Acct |
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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:
We study the value of purchase, cost of operation in energy and maintenance and finally the cost of correct disposal means.
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
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
Example of language that was included in RFP # 5855 Betco Janitorial System
Green Cleaning Policy
Washtenaw Community College is committed to providing a safe, clean environment to the entire College community. We are also committed to implementing practices that are environmentally friendly and promote sustainability. This green cleaning policy is part of that commitment.
Benefits of Green Cleaning - Green Cleaning is a term that means cleaning in a manner that protects health without harming the environment. Green cleaning has many potential benefits, including reducing exposure to toxic and highly irritating chemicals, reducing exposure to carcinogens and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), reducing dust and chemical allergens, and reducing the number of chemicals needed to maintain facilities. Other goals of green cleaning include reducing use of energy and water, promoting safety and training. These factors contribute to efficiency and financial savings.
Certifications - Ecologo is North America's largest, most respected environmental standard and certification mark. Ecologo offers third party certification of environmentally preferable products and provides customers, public, corporate and consumer, with assurance that the products and services bearing the logo meet stringent standards of environmental leadership.
Green Seal is a non-profit organization that develops life cycle-based sustainability standards for products, services and companies and offers third-party certification for those that meet the criteria in the standard. Green Seal has been actively identifying and promoting sustainability in the marketplace, and helping organizations become greener in a real and measureable way since 1989.
Purchasing In accordance with the College's commitment to sustainability, safety and the environment will be considered in making all purchases. The College preference is that all cleaning chemicals purchased will be Green Seal or Ecologo-certified. When it is not feasible to use a Green Seal or Ecologo-certified chemical, the least hazardous product possible will be selected.
Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
Included in Board of Trustees 6050 - Policy on the Purchase of Goods and Services:
Paragraph 6 under Construction and Renovation - 'It is the policy of Washtenaw Community College to design, construct, renovate, and maintain its facilities in a sustainable fashion. All new facilities over 5,000 gross square feet and major capital renovations costing more than 50% of building replacement value shall seek to acquire a LEED Silver rating at a minimum. In addition to achieving a minimum of a LEED Silver rating new construction projects (and renovation projects, where applicable) shall be designed and built to minimize energy use by earning at least 40% of the available points for energy performance under the LEED Credit for Optimization Energy Performance where technically feasible and where payback is reasonable. The College will seek to achieve LEED EB (existing building) certification for all existing buildings.'
Information Technology (IT)
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
Included in Board of Trustees 6050 - Policy on the Purchase of Goods and Services:
Paragraph 2 under Equipment Purchases - Energy Efficient Products - 'Whenever reasonable practicable, the College will purchase ENERGY STAR - qualified products in all areas for which such ratings exist. This includes, but is not limited to appliances, heating and cooling equipment, water heaters, electronics, office equipment, lighting, food service equipment, commercial and industrial equipment, and residential equipment. In areas for which rating are not available, the College will seek to purchase products that are in the upper 25% energy efficiency in their class.'
Food Services
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
We require that all vending machines be energy efficient as required in the RFP documentation.
Garments and Linens
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
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Professional Services
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:
Included in Board of Trustees 6050 - Policy on the Purchase of Goods and Services:
Paragraph 3 under Bids/Quotations - 'The Purchasing Agent will award the purchase of goods and services to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications of quality, delivery, and service. Purchases shall be made from vendors within Washtenaw County where the price is equal to or lower than vendors outside the County, if quality is equal in the judgement of the Purchasing Agent. Where there is a definite advantage to the College in services or delivery, the local vendor may be selected in cases where the price exceeds vendors outside of Washtenaw County.'
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:
For any equipment that uses energy:
Included in Board of Trustees 6050 - Policy on the Purchase of Goods and Services:
Paragraph 2 under Equipment Purchases - Energy Efficient Products - 'Whenever reasonable practicable, the College will purchase ENERGY STAR - qualified products in all areas for which such ratings exist. This includes, but is not limited to appliances, heating and cooling equipment, water heaters, electronics, office equipment, lighting, food service equipment, commercial and industrial equipment, and residential equipment. In areas for which rating are not available, the College will seek to purchase products that are in the upper 25% energy efficiency in their class.'
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