| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.97 |
| Liaison | Rachael Rost-Allen |
| Submission Date | July 28, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Johnson County Community College
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.75 / 3.00 |
Kristy
Wittman Howell Sustainability Education and Engagement Coordinator Center for Sustainability |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
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The policies, guidelines or directives:
The following language is included on all RFBs and RFPs:
In support of the college’s signing of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, the college’s Procurement Services Office is dedicated to applying principles in all procurements to the maximum degree as practical in order to procure products and services that promote the minimization of environmental impact and the conservation of energy during the entire life cycle of products.
The college will give favorable consideration to the procurement of products and services that support these aforementioned standards and that do not have negative residual impacts on the environment at the end of their useful lives. Favorable consideration will be given to those vendors who support these standards as well.
Part 2: Life Cycle Cost Analysis
No
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
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A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
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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:
Point #2 of the criteria above relate to chemically intensive products and services:
2. Share the responsibility with all College employees of identifying new and environmentally friendly products and services, using criteria established by widely recognized authorities (eco-labels such as Energy Star, EPEAT, Green Seal, Fair Trade, etc.), with the goal to eliminate carcinogens, mutagens, and teratogens;
Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
The Campus Master Plan includes the following language regarding construction and renovation:
JCCC has committed that all new campus buildings will be designed to meet LEED Silver certification guidelines. Sustainability will be demonstrated through energy-efficient building envelopes, intelligent HVAC systems, innovative wastewater treatment, and effective daylighting. Recognizing JCCC’s achievements in energy conservation through the Powerswitch project, the Master Plan advocates existing infrastructure upgrades focused
on campus lighting, scheduling and controls, and HVAC systems.
Information Technology (IT)
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
Points #2, #4, and #6, and #8 relate to IT purchasing:
2. Share the responsibility with all College employees of identifying new and environmentally friendly products and services, using criteria established by widely recognized authorities (eco-labels such as Energy Star, EPEAT, Green Seal, Fair Trade, etc.), with the goal to eliminate carcinogens, mutagens, and teratogens;
4. In an effort to preserve natural resources, strive to procure energy efficient equipment, water saving products, and seek alternative energy sources from reliable, certified alternative energy suppliers;
6. When feasible, work with suppliers in the areas of reduction/reuse/take-back of packaging materials, identify alternative methods of delivery, and specify take-back of obsolete products in solicitations;
8. Routinely evaluate replacement needs and waste management practices (recycling); encourage reuse of items within the College community; practice source reduction; manage surplus effectively; and provide consistent and relevant information and training for all staff.
Food Services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
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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:
The following statement is included in all RFPs and RFBs:
In support of the college’s signing of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, the college’s Procurement Services Office is dedicated to applying principles in all procurements to the maximum degree as practical in order to procure products and services that promote the minimization of environmental impact and the conservation of energy during the entire life cycle of products.
The college will give favorable consideration to the procurement of products and services that support these aforementioned standards and that do not have negative residual impacts on the environment at the end of their useful lives. Favorable consideration will be given to those vendors who support these standards as well.
Transportation and Fuels
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
Points #4 and #5 of our general purchasing statement inform regular purchases of more efficient and alternative fueled automobiles:
4. In an effort to preserve natural resources, strive to procure energy efficient equipment, water saving products, and seek alternative energy sources from reliable, certified alternative energy suppliers;
5. Purchase from suppliers who provide environmentally friendly products/services or from suppliers who are environmentally sensitive in their daily operations;
Wood and Paper
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
Beginning in 2017, JCCC committed to purchasing 30% post consumer recycled content for all office paper buys.
Other Commodity Categories
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
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Optional Fields
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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