Sustainability & Environmental Management System (SEMS) Contractors Training

1. Sustainability & Environmental Management System (SEMS)Contractors Training Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012 Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO Building 41, Remington Arms Room  Call-in Number: 1-888-595-8957 Passcode: 9525900# map

2. AGENDA • GSA Mission: How SEMS Fits in with DFC Contractors • Environmental Policy • SEMS Overview

3. GSA Mission “…use expertise to provide innovative solutions for our customers in support of their missions and by so doing foster an effective, sustainable and transparent Government for the American People.”

4. GSA Environmental Policy • The GSA commits to: • Comply with Regulations • Prevent Pollution • Promoting Awareness • Continual Improvement

5. GSA Strategic Sustainability Policy • The GSA commits to: • Conserve energy & water (Use energy efficient equip.) • Eliminate waste & pollution (reduce-reuse-recycle) • Buy environmentally preferred products • Reduce greenhouse gases • Continual reassessment

6. What is an SEMS? It’s a system to maintain environmental compliance and IMPROVE environmental performance 6

7. Sustainable Real Estate • Economic • (lower utility bills and O & M costs, smart use of space) • Environmental • (conserve natural resources, emit less GHG) • Social • (improve work space, enhance communities, environmental justice)

8. Environmental Footprint

9. Introductions • THE TEAM! • SEMS Core Team • SC Representatives • Program Managers • Project Managers • Property Managers • Contracting Officers • Contractors

10. SEMS Objectives Improve regional engagement Improve SEMS planning for environmental program areas Improve tracking of performance metrics and reporting to R8 leadership Improve internal awareness of environmental programs and procedures Support DFC pursuit of Gold Rating from CDPHE KISS 10

11. SEMS Objectives and Project Managers • Work with Contract Specialists at Planning Stage • Integrate sustainability into my projects • Integrate SEMS into my projects 11

12. Environmental Procedures Region 8 Sustainability & Environmental Management System Revised: Feb. 28, 2011 NOTES: (☼ Insert the entire procedure into the Statement or Scope of Work) 90-Day Storage Area: Old construction material being demoed may contain hazardous materials (e.g. dry wall: asbestos, paint: lead, electrical: PCB ballasts) Asbestos Management may only require Asbestos Awareness training. Infrastructure, non-surface features. Electrical projects outdoors may require excavations and therefore a dig permit. Pre-Demolition is conducted by the GSA PM, report of findings given to contractor. Facility Solid Waste Management pertains to the removal of trash from office areas. Roofing: Old roofing may contain asbestos and the flange or trim heavy metals.

13. Environmental Procedures Region 8 Sustainability & Environmental Management System Revised: Feb. 28, 2011 NOTES: (☼ Insert the entire procedure into the Statement or Scope of Work) Environmental pertains to investigative and cleanup (remediation) work Grounds Maintenance: Landscaping, sprinkler repair

14. Environmental Procedures

15. Project Management & Green Purchasing GSA is looking for: Green preferred purchasing Biobased products Less toxic products (i.e., cleansers, paints, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, etc.) Equipment that uses less energy Avoid Ozone Depleting Chemicals Documentation and Records: Record keeping and Reporting Supply spec-sheets When green products are not available - Fill out a Waiver 15

16. Project Managers Work with Contractors • Interface with Contractors to ensure that SEMS procedures are understood and followed • Assist Contractors with compliance reporting

17. Resources • R8SEMS.com • SEMS Introductory Training Slide Show • Sustainable Federal Laws, Policies, and Executive Orders • GSA Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan • SEMS Core Team • Contracting Officer or CO Representative