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Buying Green Services and Products

Buying Green Services and Products. Presenter Name Presenter Title General Services Administration. Date. Today’s Goals:. Understand the policy and requirements which drive green procurement Discuss today's green standards

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Buying Green Services and Products

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  1. Buying Green Services and Products Presenter Name Presenter TitleGeneral Services Administration Date

  2. Today’s Goals: • Understand the policy and requirements which drive green procurement • Discuss today's green standards • Assist you in creating sustainable solutions to meet everyday business needs. • Develop a new way of thinking about sustainability in terms of the procurement lifecycle • Learn how to access GSA’s green offerings, services, and products.

  3. Single largest domestic buyer and user of energy Manages or owns nearly 1 in every 5 acres in the U.S. 1 out of every 6 dollars spent by the federal government goes to contractors. The Federal Footprint

  4. Regulatory Overview • Executive Order 13514 (Oct 2009) • Executive Order 13423 (Jan 2007) • EO 13148 (2000) • EO 13123 (1999) • EISA 2007 • EPACT of 1992, 2005 • RCRA • Clean Air Act

  5. Federal Acquisition Regulations Green purchasing is prevalent throughout the FAR: Part 4, Administrative Matters Part 7, Acquisition Planning Part 8, Required Sources of Supplies and Services Part 10, Market Research FAR Part 11, Describing Agency Needs FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items

  6. And let’s not forget FAR Part 23… • Prescribes acquisition policies and procedures related to: • Energy and water efficiency • Recovered materials and bio-based products • Environmentally preferable supplies and services • Realize life-cycle cost-savings • Ozone-depleting substances • Requires acquisition strategies that maximize utilization of environmentally preferable products and services • Note: This section will be updated in the future in order to reflect the changes set forth in EO 13514

  7. Use EPA Guidelines: • GSA recommends the use of EPA’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Guidelines 1) Environment + Price + Performance = EPP 2) Pollution Prevention 3) Life Cycle Perspective/Multiple Attributes 4) Comparison of Environmental Impacts 5) Environmental Performance Information • Visit www.epa.gov/epp

  8. GSA’s Green Icons on GSA Advantage! CPG Compliant Energy Star FEMP WaterSense BioPreferred SNAP Approved NESHAP EPA Primary Metals Free EPEAT PRIME Forest Stewardship Council Green Seal GreenGuard Biodegradable Low VOC 9

  9. Energy-Efficient Products • Standards: ENERGY STAR and Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) • Strong purchasing requirement • Product Categories: • Lighting • Commercial and industrial • Office equipment • Home electronics • And more…

  10. Electronic Product Evaluation Assessment Tool (EPEAT) • EPEAT is a non-profit organization managed by the Green Electronics Council • Strong purchasing requirement • Product Categories: • Desktop computers • Notebook computers • Monitors

  11. Recycled Content Products • Standard: EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) • Products Categories: • Construction • Landscaping • Non-Paper office • Paper and paper • Park and Recreation • Transportation • Vehicular

  12. Water-Efficient Products • Standards: EPA’s WaterSense and FEMP • Agencies must reduce water consumption by 2% annually through 2020 • Product Categories • Bathroom sink faucets • High-efficiency toilets • Pre-rinse spray valves • Showerheads • Flushing urinals

  13. Bio-Based Products • Standard: US Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferred program • Product Categories • Construction & Road Maintenance • Furniture • Housewares and cleaning • Industrial supplies • Landscaping and agriculture • Office supplies • Personal care and toiletries

  14. Non-Ozone Depleting & Low/Non-Toxic • Non-Ozone Depleting • Standard: Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) program • Substitutes for Ozone Depleting Substances • Products: Refrigeration, Aerosols, Adhesives, etc. • Low/Non-Toxic • Standard: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) • Products are free of toxic air pollutants • Products: Paints and Coatings

  15. Plastic Removal In Marine Environment (PRIME) • Navy program to reduce plastic waste • Biodegradable packing materials Plastic waste Processor Pancake

  16. Third-Party Standards • Green Seal • Multiple environmental attributes over product life cycle • Construction, household, office, food products… • GreenGuard • Evaluates product effect on indoor air quality • Flooring, furniture, textiles, doors… • Forest Stewardship Council • Responsible forest management practices • Any product containing wood

  17. Other Icons • Biodegradable • Product complies with 40 CFR 796 • Low VOC • Meets California requirements for VOC emissions • EPA Primary Metals Free • Product is free of cadmium, lead and/or mercury

  18. Think Green Throughout the Acquisition Life Cycle • Use market research to learn about green options • Determine relevant questions and issues • Think through the environmental life-cycle of product or service • Plan an acquisition strategy • Green your requirements • Include green evaluation factors • Share your successes!

  19. The Market Research Phase • Visit GSA Sustainability Page http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/27109 • GSA.gov’s “Go Green” webpage • Visit the Green Aisle on GSA Advantage!® and GSA Global Supply™ • FedCenter.gov is the Federal government's home for comprehensive environmental stewardship and compliance assistance information. • Watch out for “greenwashing”…

  20. Use Industry Association Websites

  21. GSA Systems Can Help • Use market research and planning to determine the appropriate contract vehicle • Use the following GSA websites to streamline your procurement: • GSA Advantage!®www.gsaadvantage.gsa.gov • GSA Global Supply™: www.gsaglobalsupply.gsa.gov/ • GSA eBuy: www.ebuy.gsa.gov/ • GSA CPES BPA: http://www.gsa.gov/energyservicesbpa • GSA FSSI: www.gsa.gov/fssi

  22. Learn from Examples: • Products & Services • Runway Deicer from GSA Advantage!® • GSA Global Supply™ • Energy Star Copiers • Department of Interior Custodial Services • Event Management Services • Property Management Services

  23. GSA Global Supply™ • GSA Global Supply™ assists military and civilian agencies in acquiring environmentally friendly products, while offering flexible options designed to accommodate specific requirements. • Of the 16,000+ contracted NSNs that GSA Global Supply™ currently has,4,200+ have at least one environmental attribute • Of the thousands of contracted part number [EDD] items, over 26,000+ have at least one environmental attribute

  24. How to Order GSA Global Supply™ Green Products • Web • www.GSAglobalsupply.gsa.gov • www.gsaAdvantage.gov • www.emall.dla.mil • Call: (800) 525-8027 • Fax: (800) 856-7057 • FEDSTRIP/MILSTRIP: Via Defense Automatic Addressing System (DAAS) • Walk-in stores

  25. Product Example: Runway Deicer

  26. Product Example: Runway Deicer

  27. Product Example: Copiers

  28. Direct: services that directly impact the environment: Waste management Metering services Indirect: Any other service that is performed in an environmentally friendly manner. Accounting Consulting Green Services: Definitions

  29. Direct Green Services • There are several services schedules where you can find green services: • Schedule 899: Environmental Services • Schedule 03FAC: Facilities Management Services • Schedule 84: Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue, Clothing, Marine Craft and Emergency/Disaster Response • Comprehensive Professional Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (CPES BPA)

  30. Offers Government Agencies the ability to acquire innovative solutions in the areas of energy conservation, reduction of GHG, and other energy services. Streamlined acquisition process: 21 qualified vendors have were selected. CPES SINs are primarily from the 03 FAC Facilities and Maintenance Multiple Award Schedule Integration of reporting requirements consistent with ARRA Serves as an excellent strategic sourcing opportunity. All agencies are tasked to convert existing buildings into high performance green buildings…thus making the Government more energy efficient. www.gsa.gov/energyservicesbpa CPES BPAs Overview 31

  31. CPES Ordering Procedures Seven Easy Steps For Order Placement Scope Determination Prepare Performance-Based SOW Prepare RFQ Issue RFQ Evaluation Award Task Order Administration

  32. Buying Indirect Green Services… • Include green standards • Use the information acquired from market research to dictate requirements • Issue RFIs to determine what green solutions are available. • Understand trade-offs • Have clear expectations for the product or service

  33. Example: DoI Custodial Services • Required several environmental attributes • No hazardous wastes, carcinogens, sealed aerosol spray cans • recycled content standards • Biodegradability; recycled containers; minimal skin, eye, respiratory irritation • Asked for enhanced recycling plan • Environmental considerations accounted for • 30% of the evaluation score • Solicitation process produced winning bid, and produced an overall cost savings to DoI.

  34. Example: Event Management Services • Integrate Green into all Contract Parts: • Instructions to offerors • Contract clauses • Performance requirements/statements of work • Conference venue requirements • Packaging of materials • Delivery of service or items. • Explain evaluation factors

  35. Example: Property Management Services • GSA deploys goats for property management services.

  36. Best Practice in Evaluation Factors • Request an Environmental Impact Statement • Waste Minimization Plan • Planned Use of Green Products • Weighted environmental factors Join the conversation through GSA Interact! With this social media platform you can participate in discussions as well as view new content related to sustainability and greening services. Check out all of the acquisition communities at gsa.interact.gov

  37. Questions?! • Presenter should add their contact and office information on this page.

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