| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 74.57 |
| Liaison | Brandon Trelstad |
| Submission Date | Dec. 20, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Oregon State University
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.75 / 3.00 |
Brandon
Trelstad Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability Office |
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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:
OSU requires the following statement be contained in an Invitation to Bid: "Contractors will use recycled products, as defined in ORS 279A.010(1)(ii), to the maximum extent economically feasible in the performance of the Contract."
Additionally, section 307-002 (Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policies) of the Procurement and Contract Services Policy & Procedures Manual states:
When purchasing goods and services, Oregon State University will strive to balance short and long-term costs, maintenance, life cycle, and costs to the environment. Oregon State University is committed to identifying goods and services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing goods and services that serve the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, and disposal of the product. Oregon State University is also committed to identifying companies that utilize environmentally preferable products and services. Companies that are able to supply environmentally preferable products and services (especially post-consumer recycled materials) that meet performance requirements will be encouraged to offer them in bids and proposals.
OSU is subject to the provisions in the Procurement and Contracting Code 580-061-0000 “Code of Ethics.” The Code of Ethics states that on an annual basis OSU employees in relation to OAR Chapter 580, Divisions 60, 61, 62, and 63 will sign a statement that the employee has reviewed and will comply with the OSU Code of Ethics. OSU provides an online tool so that employees responsible for procuring or contracting for goods and services may complete the necessary Ethics Statement which fulfills this OSU Standard. http://pacs.oregonstate.edu/pacs/resources/ethics
Contractors doing business with OSU through contracts issued by Procurement, Contract and Materials Management are held to standards that meet the intent of this credit. For example, BOLI Prevailing Wage Rates apply to contractors who contract with OSU on public works projects. The affirmative action, OSHA, Worker’s Comp., and sexual harassment language are incorporated into goods and services contracts that vendors and contractors enter into with OSU. Policies for alcoholic beverages, smoking and weapons apply to OSU property and anyone on OSU property: https://policy.oregonstate.edu/policy-standards-manual. The smoking policy specifically names contractors and consultants.
OSU's non-discrimination policies include protected status classifications that exceed local and state thresholds to include age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
https://eoa.oregonstate.edu/policy-index
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:
For capital projects (new construction and major renovations), LCCA principles are applied and analysis is conducted by the professional design teams involved in the project. Typical equipment include air handlers, chillers, cooling towers, toilets, sinks and control systems. Very small construction projects and maintenance activities typically do not involve LCCA.
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:
ABM, OSU's largest custodial contractor, has implemented a program that addresses GS-42 requirements. This program was considered with the solicitation for custodial services and helped ABM successfully secure the contract with OSU. Additionally, the OSU landscape shop follows IPM principles in minimizing use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
The OSU Construction Standards and General Conditions for Construction specify criteria for certain commodities and materials (like flooring and metering equipment) as well as general construction practices like demolition and construction materials recycling, and supporting locally owned, emerging, women- and underrepresented group-owned small businesses.
In 2019, OSU developed its Requirements for Sustainable Development that requires all OSU major capital construction projects to meet or exceed LEED Silver standards, with emphasis on specific areas of performance of interest to OSU (like energy efficiency). Additionally, the OSU Project Management Manual (an internal document) emphasizes long term energy savings, reducing carbon emissions, and requiring construction and demolition waste management plans.
Construction Standards: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/cpd-standards
Requirements for Sustainable Development: https://fa.oregonstate.edu/sustainability/requirements-sustainable-development
Information Technology (IT)
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
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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
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:
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Transportation and Fuels
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
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Wood and Paper
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
The OSU recycled paper policy can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/sites/fa.oregonstate.edu/files/sustainability/docs/paperpolicy.pdf
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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The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.