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City of Linwood, NJ Purchasing
Ch 59A Art I Purchase and Use of Environmentally Preferable Products and Services
§ 59A-1 Statement of policy.
§ 59A-2 Purpose and objectives of policy.
§ 59A-3 Research, evaluation and implementation of policy.
§ 59A-4 Specifications.
§ 59A-5 Priorities.
§ 59A-6 Implementation of policy.
§ 59A-7 Program evaluation.
§ 59A-8 Definitions.
Chapter 59A: Purchasing
Chapter 59A : Purchasing
Article I Purchase and Use of Environmentally Preferable Products and Services
Article I: Purchase and Use of Environmentally Preferable Products and Services
[Adopted 12-14-2011 by Ord. No. 17-2011]
It is the policy and practice of the City of Linwood to:
Endeavor to institute practices that reduce waste by increasing product efficiency and effectiveness; and
Endeavor to purchase products that minimize environmental impacts, toxics, pollution, and hazards to worker and community safety to the greatest extent practicable; and
Endeavor to purchase products that include recycled content, are durable and long-lasting, conserve energy and water, use agricultural fibers and residues, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, use unbleached or chlorine-free manufacturing processes, are lead-free and mercury-free, and use wood from sustainably harvested forests (FSC) when and where possible.
The goal of this policy is to encourage and increase the use of environmentally preferable products and services whenever and where practicable in the City of Linwood. By including environmental considerations in purchasing decisions, the City of Linwood can promote practices that improve public and worker health, conserve natural resources, and reward environmentally conscious manufacturers, while remaining fiscally responsible.
The policy objectives are, whenever and where practicable, to:
Minimize environmental impacts such as pollution and use of water and energy;
Eliminate or reduce toxics that create hazards to workers and our community;
Support strong recycling markets;
Reduce materials that are routinely landfilled or disposed of;
Increase the use and availability of environmentally preferable products that protect the environment;
Identify environmentally preferable products and associated distribution systems;
Reward manufacturers and vendors with contracts that reduce environmental impacts in their production and distribution systems or services;
Collect and maintain up-to-date information regarding manufacturers, vendors and other sources for locating/ordering environmentally preferable products;
The City of Linwood Finance Department and members of the Green Team, which shall be composed of representatives from various City departments/divisions, commissions/committees and volunteer organizations, shall attempt to research, evaluate, and implement the environmental purchasing objectives. The Green Team Committee shall focus its research, evaluation and the implementation of the Green Policy in the following areas:
Recycled content products (e.g. paper products, playground/recreation equipment, toner/printer cartridges, motor oils and lubricants, furniture, carpets and flooring materials, matting, plastic/composite lumber/building materials, trash bags, parking stops, ceiling tiles, etc.)
Less harmful and nontoxic materials and processes (e.g., janitorial/cleaning products, pest management chemicals, phosphates, paint, solvents, fuels and lubricants, etc.)
Energy- and water-efficient products and processes (e.g., solar applications, energy-efficient lighting, ENERGY STAR® appliances, water-saving devices, vehicles and motorized equipment, etc.)
Natural resource and landscaping management (e.g., integrated pest and vegetation management, drought-tolerant/indigenous plants and shrubs, recycled mulches and natural composts, etc.)
Renewable products (e.g., FSC-certified forest products, renewable energy resources, etc.)
Disposal and pollution reduction (e.g., integrated waste management, duplex copies, retread tires, reusable holiday trees, recycling programs for used ceiling tiles and flooring materials, etc.)
Packaging (e.g., bulk packaging, reusable boxes, recycled packing materials, shipping pallets, etc.)
Green Building Program (e.g., using recycled products in construction and renovation, disposal of building materials in an environmentally sensitive manner, designing and renovating for energy and resource conservation).
The Committee is aware that the evaluation and implementation phases of the project will require changes in awareness, behaviors, practices and operating procedures. To the extent possible, it is the Committee's intention to have a participative process as it researches, evaluates and implements the policy recommendations. It is also the Committee's intention to meet annually after implementation to monitor and evaluate the City of Linwood's progress in this area.
To the extent practicable, the City of Linwood shall institute practices that reduce waste and result in the purchase of fewer products whenever practicable and cost-effective, but without reducing safety or overall workplace quality.
To the extent practicable, the City of Linwood shall purchase remanufactured products such as toner/printer cartridges, retread tires, furniture, equipment and automotive parts whenever practicable, but without reducing safety, quality or effectiveness.
To the extent practicable, the City of Linwood shall require all equipment bought after the adoption of this policy to be compatible with source reduction goals as referred to in the policy, when and where practicable.
All buyers shall consider short-term and long-term costs in comparing product alternatives, when feasible. This includes the evaluation of the total costs expected during the lifetime of the product, including, but not limited to, acquisition, extended warranties, operation, supplies, maintenance, disposal costs and expected lifetime compared to other alternatives.
Products that are durable, long lasting, reusable or refillable shall be preferred whenever available and practicable.
To the extent practicable the City of Linwood requests vendors to eliminate excess packaging or to utilize the minimum amount necessary for product protection, to the greatest extent practicable.
Suppliers of electronic equipment, including but not limited to computers, monitors, printers, fax machines and photocopiers, shall be required to take back the equipment for reuse or environmentally safe recycling when the City of Linwood discards or replaces such equipment, whenever and where practicable.
To the extent practicable, the City of Linwood shall consider provisions in contracts with suppliers of nonelectronic equipment that require suppliers to take back equipment for reuse or environmentally safe recycling when the City discards or replaces such equipment, whenever practicable.
All documents shall be printed and photocopied on both sides (duplex) to reduce the use and purchase of photocopy paper, whenever and where practicable.
All products for which the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has established minimum recycled content standard guidelines in the Agency's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, such as those for printing paper, photocopy paper, janitorial paper products, construction, landscaping, parks and recreation, transportation, vehicles, miscellaneous and nonpaper office products, shall contain the highest postconsumer content practicable to the application, but no less than the minimum recycled content standards established by the U.S. EPA guidelines.
Photocopiers and printers purchased or leased by the City of Linwood shall be compatible with the use of recycled content and remanufactured products whenever and where practicable.
To the extent practicable, the City shall purchase re-refined lubricating and industrial oil for use in its vehicles and other motorized equipment, as long as it is certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API) as appropriate for use in such equipment.
When specifying asphalt concrete, aggregate base or portland cement concrete for road construction projects, the City shall utilize recycled, reusable or reground materials when and where practicable.
To the extent practicable, the City shall specify and purchase recycled content transportation products, including signs, traffic cones, parking stops, delineators, channelizers and barricades, which shall contain the highest postconsumer content practicable, but no less than the minimum recycled content standards established by the U.S. EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines.
All preprinted recycled content papers intended for distribution that are purchased or produced shall contain a statement that the paper is recycled content of a minimum of 30% recycled postconsumer content. Whenever feasible, the statement should indicate the percentage of postconsumer recycled content that the paper contains.
Where applicable and feasible, energy-efficient equipment shall be purchased with the most up-to-date energy efficiency functions. This includes, but is not limited to, high-efficiency space heating systems and high-efficiency space cooling equipment.
When practicable and feasible, the City shall replace inefficient interior lighting with energy-efficient equipment and bulbs.
When practicable and feasible, the City shall replace inefficient exterior lighting, streetlighting and traffic signal lights with energy-efficient equipment and bulbs. Exterior lighting shall be minimized when and where possible to avoid unnecessary lighting of architectural and landscape features while providing adequate illumination for safety and accessibility.
All products purchased by the City and for which the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR® certification is available shall meet ENERGY STAR® certification, when practicable and available. When ENERGY STAR® labels are not available, the City of Linwood shall choose energy-efficient products that are in the upper 25% of energy efficiency as designated by the Federal Energy Management Program.
To the extent practicable, the City shall purchase water-saving/conservation products. This includes, but is not limited to, high-performance fixtures such as toilets, low-flow faucets and aerators, and upgraded landscape irrigation systems.
Green buildings and LEED IM ratings. All building and renovations undertaken by the City shall follow green building practices for design, construction, and operation, where appropriate and practicable, as described in the LEED IM rating system. Architects and engineers procured for said work shall be required to have LEED-certified members on their staff assigned to the project when and where practicable.
All landscape renovations, construction and maintenance performed by the City, including workers and contractors providing landscaping services for the City, where practicable, shall employ sustainable landscape management techniques for design, construction and maintenance whenever and where possible, including, but not limited to, integrated pest management (IPM), grass recycling, drip irrigation, composting, and the procurement and use of mulch and compost that give preference to those products produced from regionally generated plant debris and/or food and sludge waste programs.
Plants should be selected to minimize waste by choosing species for purchase that are appropriate to the microclimate, species that can grow to their natural size in the space allotted to them, and perennials rather than annuals for color variations should be utilized. Native and drought-tolerant plants that require no or minimal watering once established are preferred over others when and where practicable.
Hardscapes and landscape structures constructed of recycled content materials are encouraged to be utilized. The City shall limit the amount of impervious surfaces in the landscape, when and where practicable. Permeable substitutes, such as permeable asphalt or pavers, are encouraged for walkways, patios and driveways.
To the extent practicable, the City shall purchase, or require janitorial contractors to supply, industrial and institutional cleaning products that meet and/or exceed the Green Seal Certification Standards for environmental preferability and performance.
To the extent practicable, the City shall purchase, or require janitorial contractors to supply, vacuum cleaners that meet the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute "Green Label" Testing Program — Vacuum Cleaner Criteria, are capable of capturing 96% of particulates 0.3 microns in size, and operate with a sound level less than 70 dBA. Where possible and as applicable, other janitorial cleaning equipment shall be capable of capturing fine particulates, removing sufficient moisture so as to dry within 24 hours, operate with a sound level less than 70 dBA, and use high-efficiency, low-emissions engines.
The use of chlorofluorocarbon-, Halon- and Freon-containing refrigerants, solvents and other products shall be phased out, and new purchases of heating/ventilating/air conditioning, refrigeration, insulation and fire suppression systems shall not contain them.
When maintaining buildings and landscapes, the City, when practicable, shall manage pest problems through prevention and physical, mechanical and biological controls. The City may either adopt and implement an organic pest management policy and practices or adopt and implement an integrated pest management (IPM) policy and practices using the least toxic pest control method as a last resort.
When maintaining buildings, the City, when practicable, shall utilize products with the lowest amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), highest recycled content, and low or no formaldehyde or lead when practicable when purchasing materials such as paint, carpeting, flooring materials, adhesives, furniture, filing cabinetry, ceiling tiles, coving, moldings and casework.
To the extent practicable, the City shall reduce or eliminate its use of products that contribute to the formation of dioxins and furans. This includes, but is not limited to:
Photocopier paper, paper products, and janitorial paper products that are unbleached or that are processed without chlorine or chlorine derivatives, whenever and where possible and that possess a minimum of 30% recycled postconsumer waste content.
Prohibiting purchase of products that use halogens, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), lead, phthalates and asbestos such as, but not limited to, office binders, chair/floor mats, casework, moldings, furniture, carpeting, flooring materials, ceiling tiles and medical supplies whenever and where practicable.
To the extent practicable, the City shall purchase products and equipment with no lead or mercury whenever possible. For products that contain lead or mercury, the City shall give preference to those products with lower quantities of these metals and to vendors with established lead and mercury recovery programs.
To the extent practicable, the City shall specify that desktop computers, notebooks and monitors purchased shall meet, at a minimum, all electronic product environmental assessment tool (EPEAT) environmental criteria designated as "required," as contained in the IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products, whenever practicable.
To the extent practicable, when replacing vehicles, the City shall consider less-polluting alternatives to diesel, such as bio-based fuels, hybrids, electric batteries, and fuel cells, as may be available for the application.
To the extent practicable, the City shall not procure wood products such as lumber and paper that originate from forests harvested in an environmentally unsustainable manner. When possible, the City shall give preference to wood products that are certified to be sustainably harvested by a comprehensive, performance-based certification system. The certification system shall include independent third-party audits, with standards equivalent to, or stricter than, those of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.
To the extent practicable, the City encourages the purchase or use of previously utilized and/or salvaged wood and wood products whenever practicable and where available.
The health and safety of workers and citizens is of the utmost importance and takes precedence over all other policies and practices.
To the extent practicable, the City has made significant investments in developing a successful recycling system and recognizes that recycled-content products are essential to the continuing viability of that recycling system and for the foundation of an environmentally sound production system. Therefore, to the greatest extent practicable, recycled content shall be included in products that also meet other specifications, such as chlorine free or bio-based.
Nothing contained in this policy shall be construed as requiring the City, department, purchaser or contractor to take any action that conflicts with local, state or federal requirements.
The Chief Financial Officer, Director of Public Works and other responsible directors/managers shall implement this policy in coordination with other appropriate City personnel.
As applicable, successful bidders shall certify, in writing, that the environmental attributes claimed in competitive bids are accurate. In compliance with New Jersey State law, vendors shall be required to specify the minimum or actual percentage of recovered and postconsumer material in their products, even when such percentage is zero.
Vendors, contractors and grantees shall be encouraged to comply with applicable sections of this policy for products and services provided to the City, where practicable.
The Chief Financial Officer, the Green Team Committee and other positions responsible for implementing this policy shall periodically meet and evaluate the success of this policy's implementation.
ASTM International, an open forum for the development of high-quality, market-relevant, international standards use around the globe.
Commercial or industrial products (other than food or feed) that utilize agricultural crops or residues, but does not include products made from forestry materials.
A multi-stakeholder association of key individuals and groups from government, industry and academia that promotes the use and recycling of biodegradable polymeric materials (via composting). The BPI does not create standards but certifies products that demonstrate they meet the requirements in ASTM D6400 or D6868, based on testing in an approved laboratory.
Anyone authorized to purchase or contract for purchases on behalf of the City or its subdivisions.
The national trade association representing the carpet and rug industry. The CRI has developed and administered the "Green Label" indoor air quality testing and labeling program for carpet, adhesives, cushion materials and vacuum cleaners.
Plastic that is biodegradable during composting to yield carbon dioxide, water and inorganic compounds and biomass, at a rate consistent with other known compostable materials, and leaves no visually distinguishable or toxic residues.
A group of chemical compounds that are classified as persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
A whole-systems approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings and structures that helps mitigate the environmental, economic, and social impacts of construction, demolition, and renovation. Green building practices, such as those described in the LEED IM rating system, recognize the relationship between natural and built environments and seek to minimize the use of energy, water, and other natural resources and provide a healthy productive environment.
An independent, nonprofit environmental labeling organization. Green Seal standards for products and services meet the U.S. EPA's criteria for third-party certifiers. The Green Seal is a registered certification mark that may appear only on certified products.
An ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties. Pesticides are used only after monitoring indicates they are needed according to established guidelines, and treatments are made with the goal of removing only the target organism. Pest control materials are selected and applied in a manner that minimizes risks to human health, beneficial and non-target organisms, and the environment.
LEED IM RATING SYSTEM
The most recent version of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDTM) Commercial Green Building Rating System, or other related LEED IM rating system, approved by the United States Green Building Council and designed for rating new and existing commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings.
A finished material which would normally be disposed of as a solid waste, having reached its intended end-use and having completed its life cycle as a consumer item, and does not include manufacturing or converting wastes.
Material or by-products generated after manufacture of a product is completed but before the product reaches the end-use consumer. Preconsumer material does not include mill and manufacturing trim, scrap or broke that is generated at a manufacturing site and commonly reused on site in the same or another manufacturing process.
Fragments of products or finished products of a manufacturing process has converted a resource into a commodity of real economic value, and includes preconsumer and postconsumer material but does not include excess resources of the manufacturing process.
The minimum level of recovered material and/or postconsumer material necessary for products to qualify as recycled products.
Refers to products that result in a net reduction in the generation of waste compared to their previous or alternate version and includes durable, reusable and remanufactured products; products with no, or reduced, toxic constituents; and products marketed with no, or reduced, packaging.
The Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for federal agency purchases as of May 2002 and any subsequent versions adopted.
Those that are in the upper 25% of water conservation for all similar products, or at least 10% more water-conserving than the minimum level that meets the federal standards.