Applus Technologies eppform_Applus.doc

Additional Environmentally Preferable Products / Practices

Bidder Company Name: ____Applus Technologies, Inc. (Corporate Office)__________________ Date: _March 31, 2016___ In line with the Commonwealth’s efforts to promote products and practices which reduce our impact on the environment and human health, Bidders are encouraged provide information regarding their environmentally preferable/sustainable business practices as they relate to this contract wherever possible.

Bidders who can demonstrate such initiatives (referencing, but not limited to, the items listed below) will be eligible to receive evaluation points. In order to receive evaluation points, Bidders must complete this form and submit it with their RFR Response.

Bidders must submit appropriate documentation to support the items for which the Bidder indicated a “Yes” (and/or include information in the box following each question). (See page 2 for additional guidance on completing this form)

1. Packaging

Has the Bidder implemented any of the following environmental initiatives? (A checkmark indicates “Yes”) Use of corrugated materials that exceeds the required minimum of 35% post-consumer recycled content

Use of other packaging materials that contain recycled content and are recyclable in most local programs

Promotes waste prevention and source reduction by reducing the extent of the packaging and/or offering packaging take-back services, or shipping carton return

Reduces or eliminates materials which have been bleached with chlorine or chlorine derivatives

Eliminates any packaging that may contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or polystyrene or heavy metals

If yes, documentation of practices must be included in the box below, which will expand to accommodate your response.

1. Business Practices / Operations / Manufacturing

Does the bidder engage in practices that serve to reduce or minimize an impact to the environment, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following items? (A checkmark indicates “Yes”)

Recycles materials in the warehouse or other operations

Use of alternative fuel vehicles or vehicles equipped with diesel emission control devices for delivery or transportation purposes

Use of energy efficient office equipment or signage or the incorporation of green building design elements

Use of recycled paper (that meets federal specifications) in their marketing and/or resource materials

Other sustainable initiative

If yes, documentation of practices must be included in the box below, which will expand to accommodate your response.

1. For proposals we utilize paper with a minimum of 30% recycled content.

2. Printers and PCs go into sleep or low power mode when there is a period of non-use.

3. We consistently utilize two-sided printing when a paper copy of a document is required..

3. Training and Education

Does the bidder conduct/offer a program to train or inform customers of the environmental benefits of the products to be offered under this contract, and/or does the bidder conduct environmental training of its own staff? FORMCHECKBOX Yes

FORMCHECKBOX

No

If yes, bidders must attach a description of the training offered and the specific criteria targeted by the training in the box below which will expand to accommodate your response.

4. Certifications

Has the bidder or any of its manufacturers and/or subcontractors obtained any of the following product/industry certifications?

ISO 14000 or adopted some other equivalent environmental management system

Other industry environmental standards (where applicable), such as the CERES principles, LEED

Certification, C2C Protocol, Responsible Care Codes of Practice or other similar standards

Third Party product certifications such as Green Seal, Scientific Certification Systems, Smartwood, etc.

A check = “yes”; Bidders must indicate certificate name in the box below and attach a (scanned) copy with their response.

5. Other Environmental Criteria

Bidders are encouraged to respond to criteria specifically indicated in this RFR as “desirable environmental criteria” to receive consideration in the evaluation. (Please provide information in the box which will expand to accommodate your response.)

1. Annually, for Earth Day, Applus participates in a nation-wide effort to contribute funds to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees across the United States. So far we have contributed funds to plant over 79,900 trees.

Bidder Company Name: ____Applus Technologies, Inc. (Washington Program)__________________ Date: _March 31, 2016___ In line with the Commonwealth’s efforts to promote products and practices which reduce our impact on the environment and human health, Bidders are encouraged provide information regarding their environmentally preferable/sustainable business practices as they relate to this contract wherever possible.

Bidders who can demonstrate such initiatives (referencing, but not limited to, the items listed below) will be eligible to receive evaluation points. In order to receive evaluation points, Bidders must complete this form and submit it with their RFR Response.

Bidders must submit appropriate documentation to support the items for which the Bidder indicated a “Yes” (and/or include information in the box following each question). (See page 2 for additional guidance on completing this form)

2. Packaging

Has the Bidder implemented any of the following environmental initiatives? (A checkmark indicates “Yes”) Use of corrugated materials that exceeds the required minimum of 35% post-consumer recycled content

Use of other packaging materials that contain recycled content and are recyclable in most local programs

Promotes waste prevention and source reduction by reducing the extent of the packaging and/or offering packaging take-back services, or shipping carton return

Reduces or eliminates materials which have been bleached with chlorine or chlorine derivatives

Eliminates any packaging that may contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or polystyrene or heavy metals

If yes, documentation of practices must be included in the box below, which will expand to accommodate your response.

2. Bank boxes shipped to warehouses for storage are purchased at 60 to 100% recycled content.

3. 95% of all shipping products used to send parts and other program items to vendors and stations are recycled and reused for outgoing shipments from packaging received from vendors. This includes the corrugated containers as well as all packing materials (peanuts, bubble wrap, paper, etc.).

4. Any unused packing materials are recycled, as allowable.

5. Business Practices / Operations / Manufacturing

Does the bidder engage in practices that serve to reduce or minimize an impact to the environment, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following items? (A checkmark indicates “Yes”)

Use of alternative fuel vehicles or vehicles equipped with diesel emission control devices for delivery or transportation purposes

Use of energy efficient office equipment or signage or the incorporation of green building design elements

Use of recycled paper (that meets federal specifications) in their marketing and/or resource materials

Other sustainable initiative

If yes, documentation of practices must be included in the box below, which will expand to accommodate your response.

4. We order copy paper that is: 80% wheat/20% tree; 100% recycled; or 100% sugar cane content depending on which type is available.

5. Our main Copier/Printer/Scanner (a Color Cube 9303) utilizes wax for printing and the copier is made from 90% recycled materials.

6. Our mobile testing vans are wired for electric operation for all test procedures to avoid generators or excessive idling at test sites.

7. We opt for paperless communications and documentation whenever possible.

8. Stations have restroom lights that are operated and shut off by motion detection sensors to minimize electricity usage.

9. At the Kent headquarters and centralize d facilities janitorial supplies are mostly environmentally friendly, biodegradable and high in recycled content (paper towels, mop heads, etc.), when practical and possible..

10. All stations and Kent headquarters are equipped with recycling boxes, for employees and motorists to use, for cell phones and chargers; which are shipped to Cell Phones For Soldiers as the boxes get filled.

11. All Applus Washington facilities are equipped with individual bins and recycling instructions for recycle and composting.

12. All applicable electronic devices are recycled.

13. Applus hires a janitorial service that uses all green products and processes for the cleaning headquarters.

14. All recyclable materials (paper, glass, Styrofoam (including peanuts and all types), etc. are either recycled with a pick-up service or delivered to services that recycle the materials (i.e., Styrofoam).

15. We seek alternative uses to repurpose office items after initial use.

16. Printers and PCs go into sleep or low power mode when there is a period of non-use.

17. We recycle all printer toners.

18. We do not use any ink jet printers or copiers.

19. We purchase 100% compostable/biodegradable cutlery, plates, cups, and waste basket liners.

20. Ordered office supplies are recyclable and/or made from recycled materials, when available.

21. We recycle all non- functional CFL light bulbs and purchase energy efficient LED lighting, when possible.

22. We consistently utilize two-sided printing when a paper copy of a document is required.

Does the bidder conduct/offer a program to train or inform customers of the environmental benefits of the products to be offered under this contract, and/or does the bidder conduct environmental training of its own staff? FORMCHECKBOX Yes

FORMCHECKBOX

No

If yes, bidders must attach a description of the training offered and the specific criteria targeted by the training in the box below which will expand to accommodate your response.

The Washington Program has an Applus Environmental Initiative Committee, which initially met twice a year; but, now with an ever growing knowledgeable staff on environmental issues, meets annually. A review of recycling and composting processes, environmental issues are discussed with a team of members from every office and station and delivered to all employees. New initiatives and creative solutions to reducing Applus’ carbon footprint are strongly encouraged from all employees. A website emissiontestwa.com/e_test/recycle//default.aspx exists to keep employees informed of Applus’ recycling initiatives and contains a blog where employees can make suggestions or present ideas.

Has the bidder or any of its manufacturers and/or subcontractors obtained any of the following product/industry certifications?

ISO 14000 or adopted some other equivalent environmental management system

Other industry environmental standards (where applicable), such as the CERES principles, LEED

Certification, C2C Protocol, Responsible Care Codes of Practice or other similar standards

Third Party product certifications such as Green Seal, Scientific Certification Systems, Smartwood, etc.

A check = “yes”; Bidders must indicate certificate name in the box below and attach a (scanned) copy with their response.

Bidders are encouraged to respond to criteria specifically indicated in this RFR as “desirable environmental criteria” to receive consideration in the evaluation. (Please provide information in the box which will expand to accommodate your response.)

2. For seven consecutive years, the Washington Program has been recognized by King County by being placed on the Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling Honor Roll.

3. In 2011, Applus was awarded the Kent Green Business of the Year Award.

4. Annually, for Earth Day, Applus participates in a nation-wide effort to contribute funds to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees across the United States. So far we have contributed funds to plant over 79,900 trees.

5. Applus has participated in Earth Day events in Cowlitz County, WA demonstrating the mobile testing van and discussing the benefits of properly operating vehicles and emissions testing.

Bidder Company Name: ___Applus Technologies, Inc. (Georgia Program)______________________ Date: ___3/31/2016_____ In line with the Commonwealth’s efforts to promote products and practices which reduce our impact on the environment and human health, Bidders are encouraged provide information regarding their environmentally preferable/sustainable business practices as they relate to this contract wherever possible.

Bidders who can demonstrate such initiatives (referencing, but not limited to, the items listed below) will be eligible to receive evaluation points. In order to receive evaluation points, Bidders must complete this form and submit it with their RFR Response.

Bidders must submit appropriate documentation to support the items for which the Bidder indicated a “Yes” (and/or include information in the box following each question). (See page 2 for additional guidance on completing this form)

3. Packaging

Has the Bidder implemented any of the following environmental initiatives? (A checkmark indicates “Yes”) Use of corrugated materials that exceeds the required minimum of 35% post-consumer recycled content

Use of other packaging materials that contain recycled content and are recyclable in most local programs Promotes waste prevention and source reduction by reducing the extent of the packaging and/or offering packaging take-back services, or shipping carton return Reduces or eliminates materials which have been bleached with chlorine or chlorine derivatives

Eliminates any packaging that may contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or polystyrene or heavy metals

If yes, documentation of practices must be included in the box below, which will expand to accommodate your response.

4. Business Practices / Operations / Manufacturing

Does the bidder engage in practices that serve to reduce or minimize an impact to the environment, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following items? (A checkmark indicates “Yes”)

Use of alternative fuel vehicles or vehicles equipped with diesel emission control devices for delivery or transportation purposes Use of energy efficient office equipment or signage or the incorporation of green building design elements Use of recycled paper (that meets federal specifications) in their marketing and/or resource materials

· Other sustainable initiative If yes, documentation of practices must be included in the box below, which will expand to accommodate your response.

· Any un-used marketing materials are recycled each year.

· Our marketing materials are printed on paper that has two sustainability certifications – the FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) certification and SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) certification.

· We purchase recycled ink and toner cartridges (and recycle our inventory).

· When necessary, we purchase recycled paper.

· In-house we recycle used paper when possible.

· We recycle used packing material for shipping purposes.

· We recycle used motor oil from our fleet vehicles.

· PCs and printer all use energy mode, when possible.

· We recycle all electronic device.

· We have moved to online applications, eliminating the use of paper applications.

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Does the bidder conduct/offer a program to train or inform customers of the environmental benefits of the products to be offered under this contract, and/or does the bidder conduct environmental training of its own staff? FORMCHECKBOX Yes

FORMCHECKBOX

No

If yes, bidders must attach a description of the training offered and the specific criteria targeted by the training in the box below which will expand to accommodate your response.

Through our emission inspector certifications classes, we instruct students on the impact that pollution has on the environment.

Has the bidder or any of its manufacturers and/or subcontractors obtained any of the following product/industry certifications?

ISO 14000 or adopted some other equivalent environmental management system

Other industry environmental standards (where applicable), such as the CERES principles, LEED Certification, C2C Protocol, Responsible Care Codes of Practice or other similar standards

Third Party product certifications such as Green Seal, Scientific Certification Systems, Smartwood, etc.

A check = “yes”; Bidders must indicate certificate name in the box below and attach a (scanned) copy with their response.

Bidders are encouraged to respond to criteria specifically indicated in this RFR as “desirable environmental criteria” to receive consideration in the evaluation. (Please provide information in the box which will expand to accommodate your response.)

Bidder Company Name: __Applus Technologies, Inc. (Illinois Program)___________________ Date: _March 31, 2016__ In line with the Commonwealth’s efforts to promote products and practices which reduce our impact on the environment and human health, Bidders are encouraged provide information regarding their environmentally preferable/sustainable business practices as they relate to this contract wherever possible.

Bidders who can demonstrate such initiatives (referencing, but not limited to, the items listed below) will be eligible to receive evaluation points. In order to receive evaluation points, Bidders must complete this form and submit it with their RFR Response.

Bidders must submit appropriate documentation to support the items for which the Bidder indicated a “Yes” (and/or include information in the box following each question). (See page 2 for additional guidance on completing this form)

5. Packaging

Has the Bidder implemented any of the following environmental initiatives? (A checkmark indicates “Yes”) Use of corrugated materials that exceeds the required minimum of 35% post-consumer recycled content

Use of other packaging materials that contain recycled content and are recyclable in most local programs

Promotes waste prevention and source reduction by reducing the extent of the packaging and/or offering packaging take-back services, or shipping carton return

Reduces or eliminates materials which have been bleached with chlorine or chlorine derivatives

Eliminates any packaging that may contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or polystyrene or heavy metals

If yes, documentation of practices must be included in the box below, which will expand to accommodate your response.

6. Business Practices / Operations / Manufacturing

Does the bidder engage in practices that serve to reduce or minimize an impact to the environment, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following items? (A checkmark indicates “Yes”)

Recycles materials in the warehouse or other operations

Use of alternative fuel vehicles or vehicles equipped with diesel emission control devices for delivery or transportation purposes

Use of energy efficient office equipment or signage or the incorporation of green building design elements

Use of recycled paper (that meets federal specifications) in their marketing and/or resource materials

Other sustainable initiative

If yes, documentation of practices must be included in the box below, which will expand to accommodate your response.

· Reduced energy consumption at 17 sites by replacing hi-energy lighting systems with energy efficient lighting systems

· Reduced energy consumption by virtualizing multiple computers at the stations, HQ & our colocation

· Purchase of remanufactured toner cartridges for our stations

· Recycle all HP toner cartridges for our Wood Dale office

· Participation in paper recycling at our Wood Dale office

Does the bidder conduct/offer a program to train or inform customers of the environmental benefits of the products to be offered under this contract, and/or does the bidder conduct environmental training of its own staff? FORMCHECKBOX Yes

( No

If yes, bidders must attach a description of the training offered and the specific criteria targeted by the training in the box below which will expand to accommodate your response.

Has the bidder or any of its manufacturers and/or subcontractors obtained any of the following product/industry certifications?

ISO 14000 or adopted some other equivalent environmental management system

Other industry environmental standards (where applicable), such as the CERES principles, LEED

Certification, C2C Protocol, Responsible Care Codes of Practice or other similar standards

Third Party product certifications such as Green Seal, Scientific Certification Systems, Smartwood, etc.

A check = “yes”; Bidders must indicate certificate name in the box below and attach a (scanned) copy with their response.

Bidders are encouraged to respond to criteria specifically indicated in this RFR as “desirable environmental criteria” to receive consideration in the evaluation. (Please provide information in the box which will expand to accommodate your response.)

Purpose of the Form

The Additional Environmentally Preferable Products / Practices form is a standard evaluation tool included with virtually all OSD Requests for Response (RFR) that will result in a Statewide Contract. It applies to the operations of the Bidder (not any manufacturer or other company represented buy the Bidder).

Purpose of the Form

The primary purpose for incorporating this language into RFRs is to encourage potential Bidders to adopt business practices that foster a sustainable approach to conducting their operations. Such an approach may include one that has a reduced impact on the environment or public health, such as, but not limited to, creating less waste by using less packaging; eliminating the use substances and/or materials that are considered toxic during the manufacturing process, at time of product use, or upon disposal; or utilizing vehicles in the delivery fleet that operate on alternative fuels for the purpose of reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

Other purposes for the form that may be beneficial to the Bidder include:

· The form alerts Bidders to the fact that the Commonwealth considers such initiatives part of the “best value” of a procurement.

· The form provides Bidders with an opportunity to receive “preference” in the evaluation phase of the RFR for the environmental initiatives they have instituted. It is important for Bidders to provide a statement (or other documentation) along with their response to substantiate or better explain how those initiatives are implemented in their operations in order to receive a preference or points.

Guidance on Completing the Form

1) Packaging – Many forms of corrugated containers now contain 60% or more post-consumer recycled content and are comparable in cost; in addition, several alternatives to using polystyrene as a packaging cushion are now available. Bidders should check with their box manufacturers to learn about the recycled content they use and include information about that in their RFR Response. Companies are also encouraged to research the EPP alternative products and practices indicated on the form and convert to their use wherever possible.

2) Business Operations – This section refers to things the Bidder does within their own operations to create a smaller “environmental footprint” in the marketplace by reducing the impact of their operations through energy conservation, waste and toxics reduction and other sustainable practices.

3) Training and Education – If Bidders offer a product or service that involves an environmentally preferable component and they train their staff to inform customers of these features, such training should be mentioned in conjunction with this form to receive credit. If Bidders provide materials (brochures, info on websites, etc.) on the environmental attributes of their products/services, they can also receive credit in the evaluation process if a brief explanation is included with the form. It is preferable if such training materials and other information are included with the Response.

4) Certifications – Bidders should familiarize themselves with the various certifications for products and processes that are available within the industry in which they operate, with particular attention to those concerning environmental issues. Providing information with the EPP form on such certifications and/or attaching a copy of the actual certificate is important to receive credit in the evaluation process.

5) Other Environmental Criteria – If Bidders are already doing something indicated in the RFR as a “desirable” criteria and they include a statement with their RFR that they have implemented such measures, this will be considered in the evaluation phase as well. In addition, any initiative untaken by the Bidder that may be considered an environmental benefit, should be mentioned as part of this section in the RFR.

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