| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.54 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth MacKenzie |
| Submission Date | Aug. 8, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Iowa
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.02 / 2.00 |
Deborah
Zumbach Director, UI Purchasing Accounts payable & Travel |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase Green Seal (tm) or EcoLogo (tm) certified cleaning products?:
Yes
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The website URL where the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines are posted:
None
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
Through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP), AmSan was selected by the University of Iowa to develop a Comprehensive Green Cleaning Custodial Services Program. The UI Purchasing department announced award of RFP to departments using these types of products. Purchases of $5,000 or greater are reviewed by Purchasing and, if the awarded supplier is not used, UI Purchasing follows up with the department to understand why and to work with the department to transition the order to AmSan. Information is posted on the Purchasing website regarding AmSan contract award.
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Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning products)?:
Yes
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Expenditures on Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning products :
770,344
US/Canadian $
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Total expenditures on cleaning products :
2,234,683
US/Canadian $
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A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
More information is found at:
http://www.facilities.uiowa.edu/sustainable-initiatives/?submenuheader=4
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