Attachment 5- Biobased Products.pdf
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- Spotted Bear Ranger Station Spring Janitorial Services Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 1284LM26Q0013
- Issued by
- Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document is a contract requirement clause mandating the use of biobased, non-toxic, or Green Seal certified cleaners for custodial services. The contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order 13423, and Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions to provide biobased products to the maximum extent possible without compromising intended end use or quality. All supplies and materials must conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards and require approval from the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
The contract specifies an extensive list of cleaning products for which biobased alternatives are available, including all-purpose cleaners, degreasers, disinfectants, floor finishes, glass cleaners, laundry detergent, and specialized polishes. Biobased products designated under the USDA's BioPreferred program must meet required minimum biobased content standards available at www.biopreferred.gov. Contractors must submit with their initial proposal a complete list of biobased products to be used, including manufacturer name, cost, and intended use. On each contract anniversary date, the winning contractor must provide updated documentation of all biobased products purchased, including volume and total cost per product for reporting purposes.
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BIOBASED PRODUCTS
This contract requires the use of sustainalable BioBased non-toxic or Green Seal certified cleaners.
The Contractor must comply with Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to provide biobased products.
The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g., biobased greases, biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
The following is an example list of products that may be used in this contract for custodial services for which biobased products are available. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.
All purpose cleaner Degreaser/cleaner Heavy duty cleaner Deodorizer Carpet shampoo Floor finish Gum remover Floor finish restorer Disinfectant sanitizer Floor sealer Extraction fluid Furniture polish Floor stripper Glass cleaner Neutral cleaner (liquid) Grout sealer Stain remover Stainless steel polish Air freshener including dispenser Toilet bowl cleaner Bathroom cleaner White board cleaner Brass polish/cleaner Wood floor cleaner Chrome polish/cleaner Laundry detergent Liquid hand soap including dispenser Cream cleaner Lime and scale remover (tub/ tile cleaner) Solvent
Biobased products that are designated for preferred procurement under USDA’s BioPreferred program must meet the required minimum biobased content as stated in the USDA Final Rule available at www.biopreferred.gov . The Contractor should provide data for their biobased products such as biobased content.
In addition to the biobased products designated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the BioPreferred Program, the Contractor is encouraged to use other biobased products.
The Contractor shall submit with the initial proposal a complete list of biobased products, indicating the name of the manufacturer, cost of each material, and the intended use of each of the materials that are to be used in carrying out the requirements of the contract. Additionally, the winning Contractor on each anniversary date of the contract shall compile a complete list of biobased products, including the information above, purchased to carry out the contract requirements. The Contractor shall list volume to be used and total cost for each individual product. This information will be used for reporting purposes.
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