Attachment A FAC118 Mandatory Specifications and Desirable Criteria~3.docx

Commonwealth of Massachusetts RFR # FAC118: Environmentally Preferable Cleaning Products, Programs, Equipment and Supplies

[Bid # BD-22-1080-OSD03-SRC3-66742] Attachment A – Mandatory Specifications and Desirable Criteria 11/12/2021 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Operational Services Division (OSD) is seeking bids on 4 categories of green cleaning products, supplies and services. This document outlines the mandatory specifications and desirable criteria for each product category and applicable subcategories. OSD reserves the right to make multiple awards or to award in whole or in part (by category) if deemed to be in the best interest of the State or other States participating in the development of this contract.

· Bidder must submit a response for all 4 categories. Identified under each category is a list of the types of products that must be offered in order for the bidder to be responsive.

· After reviewing the specifications below, bidders are required to fill out in full Attachment B: FAC118 Bidder Response Form.

· Bidders must also fill out FAC118 Green Program Support Form (located within Bidder Response Form) to be considered responsive.

· All bidders need to provide pricing for each product they are offering as specified in Attachment C: FAC118 Price File.

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MANDATORY SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA – Category Summary Descriptions Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) is seeking bids for environmentally preferable products in the following 4 categories:

Category 1: Cleaning, Facility Maintenance Chemicals, Disinfectants and Sanitizers Category 2: Janitorial Supplies, Equipment and Service Category 3: Disposable Janitorial Paper Products Category 4: Powered Janitorial Equipment, Supplies and Service

For a more detailed list of allowable product subcategories see Appendix 1: List of Products Offered on This Contract.

The following product categories are not allowable on this contract:

· Janitorial Services

· Furniture

· Public Safety equipment (except for PPE)

· Office Paper and Supplies

· Clothing

· Sharps and Medical Waste Disposal Equipment

MANDATORY SPECIFICATIONS AND DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Category 1: Cleaning, Facility Maintenance Chemicals, Disinfectants and Sanitizers In order for a bidder to be responsive, they must provide at least one brand in the following product sub-categories: non-disinfecting general purpose, bathroom, floor, and glass cleaners; sanitizers; and disinfectants.

This category of products includes a wide variety of concentrated and ready-to-use (RTU) products and wipes, as well as related dilution and dispensing equipment. It also includes requirements for awarded vendors to request an Alternative Assessment. No products in this category shall contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

This category is divided into the sub-categories listed below.

1a) Cleaning and Facility Maintenance Chemicals This sub-category includes a variety of chemical cleaners, facility maintenance, and deicing and snowmelt products:

Mandatory Specifications

1) All products offered in this category must currently have one of the following certifications:

· Green Seal: https://www.greenseal.org. Products may be viewed at https://www.greenseal.org/certified-products-services.

· UL ECOLOGO: https://www.ul.com/resources/ecologo-certification-program. Products may be viewed at https://spot.ul.com.

· US EPA Safer Choice: https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice. Products may be viewed at https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/products. This excludes all products where the parent company is overdue for their yearly partnership review and is identified with a double dagger (‡) next to the company name in the safer choice product list.

· For deicers and snowmelt chemicals only: The product must be certified by either Safer Choice or Green Seal, or be on the Clear Roads Qualified Products List (other than in Category 8: Non-Corrosion-Inhibited Sodium Chloride), which can be found at https://clearroads.org/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/QPL_Updated-9.15.21.pdf).

2) To verify compliance with the required certifications listed above, links must be provided in the bid sheet to the certifier’s website, the Clear Roads QPL, the UL SPOT website, or the Ecomedes website (https://products.ecomedes.com/).

3) No products in this category may be offered in aerosol containers.

4) All concentrated cleaners and floor maintenance chemicals must be available with a controlled-dose dispensing system (e.g., wall-mount or hand-held dilution equipment), in spill-resistant product packaging, or in a portion-control package or formulation (e.g., a bottle with a built-in pump that delivers an accurate dose, a tablet, or pre-measured package).

a) Must offer at least one product option designed and packaged in a Closed-Loop Dilution-Control System for, at a minimum, concentrated general-purpose cleaners, glass cleaners, floor cleaners, and non-disinfecting bathroom cleaners, that meets the following requirements:

i) The container must have "spill-resistant packaging" that requires coupling to a specially designed device to dispense the product.

ii) The container may not be able to be "practically accessed" during routine use. The packaging must not allow for access or exposure to the concentrated product after opening a cap or lid, or before or while connecting to the dispensing system.

iii) The container must contain a backflow prevention system that meets the current American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) 1055 standard.

5) It is encouraged to provide and install dispensers free of charge and bidders should provide information in the Bidder Response Form regarding their offering.

1b) Disinfectants, Sanitizers, Food-Contact Surface Sanitizers This category includes surface and laundry disinfectants that can kill COVID-19, bloodborne pathogens, mold and mildew, and other types of bacteria, viruses and fungi. It also includes food-contact and non-food-contact surface sanitizers.

This category excludes hand sanitizers and antimicrobial hand soaps as well as products that are designed to kill pathogens on medical instruments or equipment.

The FAC118 Strategic Sourcing Team, in consultation with the Massachusetts Toxics Reduction Task Force and the Responsible Purchasing Network, researched and compiled criteria for surface disinfectants and sanitizers that have a lesser impact on public health and the environment, while ensuring efficacy and high performance. Notably, these products are devoid of chemicals such as chlorine bleach and quaternary ammonium chloride compounds that are known to cause asthma, cancer, and/or skin sensitization, except for food-contact surface sanitizers, which may contain a combination of hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid, which has been linked to asthma.

All vendors that offer disinfectants and sanitizers should ensure sales staff are trained to provide responsible advice for their use. Vendor training shall promote pre-cleaning with a non-disinfecting certified “green” cleaner and promote limited targeted use of disinfectants and sanitizers to reduce toxic chemical exposures and lower costs. Training should specify that hard surface disinfectants are not for use on soft surfaces such as upholstery and carpet, unless they are registered for such applications. Training should clearly identify the surfaces that need to be disinfected (such as touch points) as well as those that do not and should reiterate the “clean” then sanitize or disinfect procedure.

All surface and laundry disinfectants and non-food contact surface sanitizers must meet the following criteria:

Mandatory Specifications:

1) Must be EPA (FIFRA) registered as a hard surface disinfectant or non-food-contact surface sanitizer. Antimicrobial mold and mildew cleaners must be EPA-registered as a fungicide against Aspergillis niger or as a mildewstat.

2) Must have an EPA registration number and must list this number on the bid sheet and Bidder must agree to list the EPA registration number in their catalog.

3) May not contain known, suspected, reasonably anticipated, or probable human carcinogens per IARC, NTP or the State of California.

4) May not contain reproductive toxins per the State of California.

5) May not contain asthmagens per the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) List (http://www.aoecdata.org/ExpCodeLookup.aspx) with a G (Generally Accepted), Rs (Sensitizer), Rr (RADS), or Rrs (both) designation), except for food-contact surface sanitizers that may contain a combination of peroxyacetic acid and hydrogen peroxide (which is labeled as an asthmagen by the AOEC).

6) Must be able and willing to list its efficacy against bacteria, viruses and fungi in the catalog.

7) Products may not contain nonyl phenol ethoxylate or another alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APEs).

8) Ingredients:

Prohibited “Ingredients” (Includes active and non-active ingredients) Acceptable “Active Ingredients”

Hypochlorous Acid: in ready-to-use formulations only

Isopropanol

L-Lactic acid

Sodium Chloride

Thyme oil (Thymol)

Peroxyacetic acid (Approved for food-contact surface sanitizers and laundry products ONLY)

9) All Disinfectants, Sanitizers, and Food Contact Surface Sanitizers must be available with a controlled-dose dispensing system (e.g., wall-mount or hand-held dilution equipment), in spill-resistant product packaging, or in a portion-control package or formulation (e.g., a bottle with a built-in pump that delivers an accurate dose, a tablet, or pre-measured package).

10) Must offer at least one product option designed and packaged in a Closed-Loop Dilution-Control System that meets the following requirements:

· The container must have "spill-resistant packaging" that requires coupling to a specially designed device in order to dispense the product.

· The container may not be able to be "practically accessed" during routine use. The packaging must not allow for access or exposure to the concentrated product after opening a cap or lid, or before or while connecting to the dispensing system.

· The container must contain a backflow prevention system that meets the current American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) 1055 standard.

11) It is encouraged to provide and install dispensers free of charge and bidders should provide information in the Bidder Response Form regarding their offering.

12) The Commonwealth reserves the right to strengthen the specifications for human health need as it deems necessary or per new requirements.

13) Desirable: It is desirable to offer:

· A variety of different types of road-spectrum disinfectants and at least one brand that is effective against several key pathogens (e.g., COVID-19, bloodborne pathogens, athlete foot fungus, and other types of bacteria, viruses and fungi).

· Products with Third-party certification by Green Seal or EPA's Design for the Environment Program (DfE).

1C) Alternative Approval Existing vendors awarded a contract may receive an alternative approval for specialty products or innovative technologies or services to allow for use on this contract, which OSD has established in cooperation with the Toxics Reduction Task Force. To be eligible for review, the product, technology, or service must have a compelling reason to be considered for an alternative approval – it either falls outside the existing specifications or specific categories. The product/technology/service must be in existing use in the marketplace. Alternative approvals must be submitted by vendors only, and follow the directions on the Toxics Reduction Task Force webpage: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/toxic-reduction-task-force.

CATEGORY 2: JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

In order for a bidder to be responsive, they must provide at least one brand in the following product sub-categories: batteries, brooms, microfiber mops and wiping rags, sponges and scrubbers, gloves, hand soap, hand sanitizer, disposable plastic clear and dark trash can liners.

This category includes but is not limited to supplies, equipment and services listed below. No products shall contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or per/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

2a) Cleaning Supplies, Equipment and Service This sub-category includes batteries and battery chargers, brooms, mops, sorbents, sponges and scrubbers, wastebaskets and recycling containers, cloth wiping rags, personal protective equipment, and other janitorial products.

Batteries & Battery Chargers

· Must offer at least one charger that can accommodate the rechargeable batteries offered on this contract.

· Chargers must be UL listed for shock resistance.

· Must offer a rechargeable battery collection system, whether it is a third-party system or their own.

· Batteries in sizes AAA, AA, C, D and 9V may not contain Ni-Cd, mercury, or lead.

· All batteries must be either rechargeable NiMH or rechargeable/non-rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries.

· All NiMH rechargeable batteries must have a minimum power rating in milliamp hours (mAh)* as follows:

· AAA batteries (including low-self-discharge/pre-charged rechargeable batteries): 800 mAh

· AA batteries (including low-self-discharge/pre-charged rechargeable batteries): 2300 mAh

· C batteries (including low-self-discharge/pre-charged rechargeable batteries): 5000 mAh

· D batteries (including low-self-discharge/pre-charged rechargeable batteries): 10,000 mAh

· 9-volt batteries (including low-self-discharge/pre-charged rechargeable batteries): 175 mAh

· Must offer a battery recycling program and describe such program in the Bidder Response Form.

· Desirable: It is desirable to offer:

· RoHS-compliant chargers.

· Battery recycling program for free.

Milliamp hours (mAh) is a unit for measuring electric power over time. mAh is commonly used to describe the total amount of energy a battery can store at one time. A higher mAh rating means the (fully charged) battery can power a device that consumes more power and/or for a longer amount of time before becoming depleted and needing to be re-charged.

Brooms

· Broom handles, attached or purchased separately, shall be made of wood, metal, or plastic and shall not contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

· No feather dusters allowed.

· Desirable: It is desirable to offer brooms made of plant-based material (except for binding materials and coatings) and recycled content.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts reserves the right to prohibit from the Contract any brooms that contain wood that is endangered or threatened endangered according to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

Mops All wet mops and dust mops shall use reusable mop pads or heads that are EITHER:

· Microfiber, which significantly reduces water and chemical use and are highly effective at removing dirt OR Certified by Green Seal.

· No products may contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

· Must offer at least one brand of mop handles and buckets that are designed to work with microfiber flat mops, dust mops and string mops.

Sponges and Scrubbers All hand sponges and scrubbers shall be 100% cellulose or another plant-based fiber OR contain a minimum of 20% post-consumer recycled material.

Wastebaskets and Recycling Containers

· All waste baskets and recycling containers must comply with the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for Office Recycling Containers and Waste Receptacles, available at http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/tools/cpg/products/office.htm. To meet the EPA CPGs for products in this sub-category, all plastic wastebaskets and recycling containers shall contain a minimum of 20% post-consumer recycled content and all non-plastic wastebaskets and recycling containers must contain either corrugated cardboard with at least 25% post-consumer recycled content or steel.

· No PVC.

Wiping Rags, Cloth

· All reusable cloth wiping rags shall be made of microfiber, reused material or recycled-content fabric with a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled content.

· No wiping rags may be “pretreated” with mineral oil or other chemicals.

· Must be a split microfiber.

· Desirable: It is desirable to offer microfiber that measures less than 1 denier in diameter.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Buddy Jugs, and Spill Cleanup Supplies and Equipment This category includes, but is no limited to, the following products:

· Gloves:

· All disposable and reusable gloves shall be free of PVC and latex.

· Desirable: It is desirable to offer:

· Reusable and puncture resistant options that meet ASTM F2878 (Fine-Object Threat).

· Cut resistant options that meet ANSI Puncture Level 4 or 5.

· Certified compostable food service glove options.

· Sorbents: All sorbents (e.g., absorbents and adsorbents) shall meet one or more of the following standards:

· Contain 89% total recycled content, which complies with the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for Sorbents. For more information, see http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/tools/cpg/products/sorbents.htm, OR

· Certified as a Biobased Product by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). A list of USDA-certified biobased products can be accessed at http://www.biopreferred.gov OR

· UL ECOLOGO certified.

· May not have a danger warning or be listed as a corrosive, carcinogen, mutagen, reproductive toxicant, respiratory sensitizer, irritant to respiratory track, eyes and skin on the SDS or have a Prop 65 warning.

· Does not contain diatomaceous earth, vermiculite, or Crystalline Silica.

· May not contain fragrances.

· Shall provide a sorbent option for body fluids and chemical spills.

· Aprons: includes reusable and Tyvek options.

· Masks: includes multi-layer reusable and documented N-95 options.

· N-95 masks must be on the NIOSH/CDC Approved N95 Respirators A Suppliers List found at: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/n95list1-a.html

· Slip-resistant booties: includes reusable options.

· Safety eyewear/goggles: includes chemical splash goggles and impact resistant (can be single type or a combination of functions), vented and unvented.

· Blood Borne Pathogen kits and refillable supplies.

· Emergency Eyewash systems:

· Includes attachments to a sink or faucet that meet the ANSI Z358.1-2014 standard.

· Portable systems with 15-minute flush capacity.

· Preservative to use with the 15-minute portable systems.

· Trash picker tools

· Buddy jugs: desirable to have recycled content.

· Signage and Labeling includes those with recycled content or reusable options.

Other Janitorial Products Other miscellaneous janitorial supplies not specified above (including, but not limited to, composting containers, dust pans, spray bottles, steel wool pads, polishing stones, toilet bowl brushes) may be offered on this Contract only if they contain a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled content or are determined to be environmentally preferable by an independent third party organization such as the Forest Stewardship Council, BPI, CMA, Cradle to Cradle, US EPA, USDA, UL, Green Seal, etc. or are approved by OSD’s Toxics Reduction Task Force and listed here: http://www.mass.gov/anf/budget-taxes-and-procurement/procurement-info-and-res/procurement-prog-and-serv/epp-procurement-prog/toxics-reduction-task-force.html. Must provide a link to the certification from the third-party website or from the Ecomedes website (https://products.ecomedes.com/) in the bid sheet to verify compliance with any third-party certification. For recycled content bidders are strongly encouraged to provide documentation such as a link to a tech sheet for the product.

2b) Hand soaps, hand sanitizers, and personal care products This sub-category includes non-antimicrobial hand soaps (both foams and lotions), hair shampoos, and body washes, as well as hand sanitizers (liquids, gels and wipes) and related dispensers.

Hand Soaps, Body and Hair Products All hand soaps, body and hair products must meet the following criteria:

· Contain NO antimicrobial agents.

· All products offered in this category must currently have at least one of the following certifications:

· Green Seal: https://www.greenseal.org. Products may be viewed at https://www.greenseal.org/certified-products-services.

· UL ECOLOGO https://www.ul.com/resources/ecologo-certification-program. Products may be viewed at https://spot.ul.com.

· US EPA Safer Choice: https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice. Products may be viewed at https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/products. This excludes all products where the parent company is overdue for their yearly partnership review and is identified with a double dagger (‡) next to the company name in the safer choice product list.

· Must offer foaming and liquid hand soap options.

· It is encouraged to provide and install dispensers free of charge and bidders should provide information in the Bidder Response Form regarding their offering.

· To verify compliance with the required certifications listed above, links must be provided in the bid sheet to the certifier’s website, the Clear Roads QPL, the UL SPOT website, or the Ecomedes website (https://products.ecomedes.com/).

· Desirable: It is desirable to offer battery-free dispenser options.

Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizers (including liquid, gel and foam formulations) All hand sanitizers offered on this contract must meet the following criteria:

· Contain at least 60% ethanol per the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance which can be accessed at: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html.

· May not contain active ingredients other than ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol.

· May not be on the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Hand Sanitizer Do-Not-Use List which may be viewed at: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-consumers-should-not-use. This list includes products that are dangerous because they are found or likely to be contaminated with methanol or 1-propanol or that are packaged in food or drink containers.

· Must offer at least one brand that contains the following third-party certification:

· Green Seal

· UL ECOLOGO

· Cradle to Cradle

· To verify compliance with the required certifications listed above, links must be provided in the bid sheet to the certifier’s website, the Clear Roads QPL, the UL SPOT website, or the Ecomedes website (https://products.ecomedes.com/).

· It is encouraged to provide and install dispensers free of charge and bidders should provide information in the Bidder Response Form regarding their offering.

· Desirable: It is desirable to offer products with the following:

· USDA Biobased Certified; and

· Free of dyes and fragrances.

2c) Waste/Recycling/Composting Liners This sub-category includes disposable plastic and paper can liners used primarily for janitorial applications in institutional settings, including trash, recycling, yard waste composting, and medical waste bags. It also includes compostable bio-plastic bags designed to collect food and/or yard waste for composting.

Disposable Plastic Trash/Recycling Can Liners

· All non-compostable plastic trash/recycling can liners (i.e., bags) except biohazard medical waste bags, shall contain at least 10% post-consumer recycled content, which complies with the US Environmental Protection Agency's Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for Trash Bags: https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guidelines-non-paper-office-products.

· Must offer at least one brand that contains at least 30% PCRC.

· For HDPE Clear Plastic Liners in the 7–13-gallon range, maximum thickness may not exceed 10 microns and no recycled content is required, but desired.

· Must not contain intentionally added antimicrobial ingredients, chlorinated compounds (e.g. polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or vinylidene chloride), or fragrances.

· Must not contain inks, dyes, pigments, adhesives, stabilizers, or any other additives to which any lead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chromium is intentionally added, or do not contain incidental concentrations of lead, cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent chromium which together are greater than 100 parts per million by weight (0.01%).

· Must not be labeled “oxo-biodegradable” or “oxo-degradable.”

· Must indicate the amount of post-consumer recycled content that is in each bag listed on the bid sheet.

· Desirable: It is desirable to offer:

· Multiple plastic trash can liners with 30% or more post-consumer recycled content.

· Products with a third-party certification for recycled content (e.g., UL ECOLOGO, SCS Recycled Content Verification, Cradle to Cradle Innovation Institute).

Disposable Medical Waste Bags

· All medical waste bags shall be cadmium-free.

· All bags shall be plastic, red in color, impervious to moisture, marked prominently with the universal warning sign or the word “biohazard,” and be of a strength sufficient to resist ripping, tearing, or bursting under normal conditions of use and handling as required by current U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

· Must indicate on the bid sheet whether the bags they are offering are free of cadmium.

· Desirable: It is desirable to offer option with recycled content (Note: Medical waste bags are not required to contain recycled content).

Compostable Organic Waste Bags

· All compostable organic waste bags offered on this Contract must be approved and certified as compostable by one of the following:

· Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI): https://products.bpiworld.org/

· Composting Manufacturing Alliance (CMA): https://compostmanufacturingalliance.com/

· Or another organization under an equivalent or stronger compostability standard (e.g., European Union DIN or Vincotte)

· Bags must be labeled with the certification logo as well as “Compostable”.

· Must indicate on the bid sheet which certification the compostable bags have.

Disposable Paper Trash Can Liners

· All paper trash can liners in this category must be made of a wet strength, water-resistant unbleached material.

· All liners must be compliant with CONEG’s Toxics in Packaging Guidelines and may not have a California Proposition 65 warning for cancer or reproductive toxicity.

· Liners may not contain any fluorinated grease or water-repellant compounds (i.e., PFAS).

· All paper trash liners must contain a minimum 50% post-consumer recycled content.

· If bag is lined with a bioplastic must be certified compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) or from the Composting Manufacturing Alliance (CMA) and be labeled compostable.

· Must indicate on the bid sheet the percentage of post-consumer recycled content each product being offered contains.

· Desirable: It is desirable to offer liners certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

2d) Entryway and other matting systems This sub-category includes indoor and outdoor use mats but excludes chair mats.

· 100% post-consumer recycled content face fiber and 15% post-consumer recycled content backing OR USDA Biobased.

· PVC-free.

· Desirable: It is desirable to offer take-back of worn mats. Provide a description of the take-back program and policy in the Bidder Response Form.

CATEGORY 3: DISPOSABLE JANITORIAL PAPER PRODUCTS

In order to be responsive, the Bidder must offer the following products in this category: standard, and jumbo toilet paper; roll, centerpull, and folded paper towels.

This category includes toilet paper, paper towels, toilet seat covers, facial tissues, table napkins, paper wipers, and feminine hygiene products as well as related dispensing equipment. Listed below are detailed subcategory descriptions. Below are detailed descriptions of each sub-category, in addition to criteria for feminine hygiene products.

Coreless and Small Core: including 1-ply and 2-ply, coreless, high-capacity coreless and small core.

Jumbo: 1-ply and 2-ply, Jumbo Senior, Junior, and Super.

Folded Towels: white and brown, 1-ply and 2-ply, embossed and non-embossed C-fold, single-fold, multi-fold, and Opti-fold.

Paper Wipers: paper wipers, paper wiping cloths, and extra-tough paper wipers (This category does NOT include wipes that contain cleaning chemicals, disinfectants or sanitizers) Feminine Hygiene Products: All feminine hygiene products (e.g., tampons, menstrual pads)

Mandatory Specifications:

All products in this category, except for feminine hygiene products, shall meet the following criteria:

· Contain NO antimicrobial ingredients, fragrances, colorants (pigments or dyes), or alkylphenol ethoxylates, other alkylphenol derivatives (APEOs), or nanomaterials.

· Must meet at least one of the following:

· Green Seal: https://www.greenseal.org. Products may be viewed at https://www.greenseal.org/certified-products-services.

· UL ECOLOGO https://www.ul.com/resources/ecologo-certification-program. Products may be viewed at https://spot.ul.com AND must meet the following:

· Must be elemental chlorine free or process chlorine free and vendor must offer at least one brand of toilet paper and paper towel that is process chlorine free.

· Toilet Paper and Paper Towels must contain 100% Total Recycled Content and meet the applicable EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) for post-consumer recycled content.

· CPG for Toilet Paper is 20% post-consumer recycled content

· CPG for Paper Towels is 40% post-consumer recycled content

· Facial Tissue, Paper Napkins, Toilet Seat Covers, and Wipers must meet the applicable EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) for post-consumer recycled content.

· CPG for Facial Tissue is 10%

· CPG for Paper Napkins 30%

· CPG for Toilet Seat Covers is 20%

· CPG for Wipers is 40%

· Must offer at least one universal dispenser option for each type of product.

· Must provide a link to the certification from the third-party website or from the Ecomedes website (https://products.ecomedes.com/) in the bid sheet to verify compliance.

· It is encouraged to provide and install dispensers free of charge and bidders should provide information in the Bidder Response Form regarding their offering.

· Criteria specific to feminine hygiene products: Contain NO antimicrobial ingredients, fragrances, nanomaterials, or dyes, unbleached, or bleached with totally chlorine free processes (Note: elemental chlorine free, or ECF, does not qualify because it uses chlorine derivatives.)

CATEGORY 4: POWERED JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND SERVICE

In order to be responsive, Bidder must offer the following subcategories: carpet extracting equipment and vacuum cleaners.

This category includes the following subcategories: carpet extraction equipment, vacuum cleaners, powered floor scrubbing machines, powered floor maintenance equipment, hand dryers, hands-free restroom cleaning equipment, delivery devices, on-site cleaning chemical generation units, on-site generation units of disinfectants and sanitizers, personal protective equipment, equipment accessories, microfiber washing equipment, and microfiber washing service.

Mandatory Specifications

· All powered janitorial equipment offered in this category must submit documentation, including cut sheets, demonstrating the equipment meets the specified certifications and standards below.

· All powered janitorial equipment must be certified for shock resistance and include at least one of the following labels: Underwriters Laboratory (UL) or Electrical Testing Lab (ETL), a division of Intertek.

Desirable: It is desirable to offer the following:

· Labeling of all powered janitorial equipment as RoHS-compliant, which means it complies with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substance Directive.

· All vacuum cleaners, carpet extraction equipment, powered floor maintenance equipment, powered scrubbing machines, and hands-free restroom equipment meet:

· Green Seal GS-42 standards and requirements for Commercial and Institutional Cleaning Services, as outlined in section 4.2 “Powered Cleaning Equipment” which can be found here: https://www.greenseal.org/green-seal-standards/gs-42 OR

· US Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v.4.1 for Existing Buildings - EQ Credit: Green Cleaning, which can be accessed at https://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-v41-om-beta-guide.

Vacuum Cleaners All vacuum cleaners must be certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) under its Seal of Approval Program AND operate at a sound level of less than 70 dBA. A list of products certified under this standard can be accessed at: https://carpet-rug.org/testing/seal-of-approval-program/certified-vacuums.

Carpet Extraction Equipment All carpet extraction equipment must be certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) under its Seal of Approval Program at the Bronze level or higher. A list of CRI-certified carpet extractors can be accessed at https://carpet-rug.org/testing/seal-of-approval-program/certified-deep-cleaning-extractors.

Powered Floor Maintenance Equipment (non-propane powered only) All floor maintenance equipment (e.g., polishers, burnishers, etc.) must:

· Be equipped with controls or other devices for capturing and collecting particulates AND

· Operate at a sound level less than 70 dBA.

· No propane-powered equipment is allowed on this contract.

Powered Floor Scrubbing Machines All powered floor scrubbing machines must:

· Be equipped with a control or device for capturing and collecting particulates; AND

· Be equipped with a control method for variable rate dispensing to optimize the use of cleaning fluids.

Hands-Free Restroom Cleaning Equipment All hands-free restroom cleaning equipment must be equipped with a control method for variable rate dispensing to optimize the use of cleaning fluids.

Hand Dryers All hand dryers must meet the following criteria:

· Ability to dry hands in 15 seconds or less with maximum 135-degree Fahrenheit air.

· Operate at a sound level of less than 80 dBA.

· Energy consumption may not exceed 1500 watts.

· Adherence to ADA Protrusion Requirements at https://www.ada.gov/2010ADAstandards_index.htm.

· Include internal HEPA air filtration.

· One-piece, heavy duty, vandal and rust resistant cover.

· Complete hands-free operation including automatic optical sensor for on/off operation.

· Operation on a maximum 15-amp branch circuit.

· If heated air is used, provide automatic thermostat-controlled wire element heater.

Disinfectant Delivery Devices

· Electrostatic spraying units are acceptable only when they are designed to be used with a contract- approved disinfectant.

· No pesticide or paint sprayers are allowed.

· No misters or foggers are allowed.

On-site Cleaning Chemical Generation Units

· All on-site cleaning chemical generation units must be certified by Green Seal.

· Hypochlorous acid generators must maintain a pH of 4-6.5, and independent documentation of the pH of the solution initially and over time is required.

On-site Generation Units of Disinfectants and Sanitizers

· All devices will be evaluated through the Alternative Approval Process.

· The criteria by which these devices will be evaluated will include the following:

· Hypochlorous acid generators must maintain a pH of 4-6.5, and independent documentation of the pH of the solution over time is required.

· All units must have an EPA establishment number.

· All disinfectant generation units must disclose the efficacy their equipment provides and include independent documentation. This includes but is not limited to the manufacture’s technical data sheet, the safety data sheet (SDS) for the raw materials and the end product, and efficacy information against bacteria, virus and fungi.

· All devices must meet Federal, State and Local requirements for its use.

· Desirable: It is desirable to offer chemicals used in these devices that are on EPA’s List N: Disinfectants for Coronavirus (COVID-19), which can be accessed at https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/about-list-n-disinfectants-coronavirus-covid-19-0.

Powered Steam Cleaning and Disinfecting Units All powered steam cleaning units must use a dry steam application and meet the following criteria:

· Steam heat must maintain a minimum of 200 degrees F.

· Operate at a sound level less than 70 dBA.

· If the dry steam vapor unit makes a disinfecting claim, it must:

· Have an EPA Establishment Number; AND

· Disclose and document the efficacy of their equipment against bacteria, viruses, and fungi; and provide independent documentation such as the manufacturer’s technical data sheet, the safety data sheet for the raw materials and end products, etc.

Equipment Accessories All scrub pads for use on electric floor machines or automatic scrubbers must contain a minimum of 50% post-consumer recycled material or be certified by Green Seal.

Microfiber Washing Equipment All portable self-contained washing units must be able to wash microfiber clothes.

Microfiber Washing Service Transitioning to a sustainable cleaning system includes the use of microfiber clothes as well as mopping and dusting pads that should be laundered for reuse. Microfiber cleaning materials are a blend of microscopic polyester and polyamide fibers, which are split in such a way as to create microscopic “hooks” and positive charged ions, attracting dust, dirt, and grime. As a result, they clean better, reduce the amount of cleaning chemicals required, and can be reused. There are state agencies who wish to use these products in their facilities but don’t have access to a laundry system. Provide description of service and geographical coverage in the Bidder Response Form. Must meet the following criteria:

· The service should include, but not be limited to, pick up of microfiber products, laundering and returning, and providing clean microfiber in exchange. Washed in system with low to medium temperature water, with laundry detergent approved for use in Category 1 of this specification, and without chlorine bleach.

· Dried in system with low to medium temperature air.

· Washed and dried alone, without other rags, clothes or fibers.

· Folded and bagged.

· Desirable: It is desirable for provider to offer at least weekly service and service providers are encouraged to use ENERGY STAR washing machines and dryers.

APPENDIX 1: List of Products Offered on the Contract CATEGORY 1: CLEANING, FACILITY MAINTENANCE CHEMICALS, DISINFECTANTS AND SANITIZERS This category of products includes, but is not limited to, a wide variety of concentrated and ready-to- use (RTU) cleaners as well as related dilution and dispensing equipment, bathroom cleaners (non-disinfecting and non-sanitizing); carpet, rug and upholstery cleaners; degreasers; floor cleaners; general purpose cleaners; glass cleaners; general purpose cleaners; glass cleaners, floor polishes, finishes and waxes; floor strippers/removers; and floor polish restorers and maintainers; non-antimicrobial abrasive powdered and cream cleaners; air conditioner coil cleaners; appliance cleaners; boat and bilge cleaners; calcium, lime and rust removers/descalers; cleaning wipes; coffee maker cleaners; deck and fence cleaners; deodorizers; dishwashing /warewashing detergents, rinse aids and whiteners (hand, automatic in liquid, gel or powder form); drain cleaners; enzymatic cleaners; furniture cleaners/polishes; graffiti removers; gum and adhesive removers; laundry fabric softeners, anti-static products and stain removers; laundry whiteners and brighteners; laundry/clothes detergents; leather cleaners; mold and mildew removers (non-antimicrobial); oven/grill/BBQ cleaners; stainless steel/metal cleaners/polishes; stone cleaners; toilet bowl and urinal cleaners; upholstery cleaners; urinal blocks and screens; vehicle cleaners; walkway cleaners, de-icers and snowmelt chemicals, antimicrobial mold and mildew remediation products and other types of disinfectants, as well as food-contact and non-food-contact surface sanitizers. (Category 1 excludes hand sanitizers and antimicrobial hand soaps, which are included in category 2).

CATEGORY 2: JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

This category includes, but is not limited to, a wide variety of general janitorial supplies such as absorbents; brooms; mops; brushes; dust rags and other cleaning cloths; trash, recycling and composting containers; gloves and other types of PPE; sponges and scrub pads; spray bottles; rechargeable batteries and battery chargers; and janitorial carts, non-antimicrobial hand soaps, hair shampoos, and body washes, as well as hand sanitizers (liquids, gels and wipes) and related dispensers, disposable plastic and paper can liners used primarily for janitorial applications in institutional settings, including trash, recycling, and medical waste bags. It also includes compostable bio-plastic bags designed to collect food and/or yard waste for composting; and all entryway and other floor matting systems for indoor and outdoor applications, excluding chair mats.

CATEGORY 3: DISPOSABLE JANITORIAL PAPER PRODUCTS

This category includes toilet paper, paper towels, toilet seat covers, facial tissues, table napkins, paper wipers, and feminine hygiene products as well as related dispensing equipment.

CATEGORY 4: POWERED JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND SERVICE

This category includes, but is not limited to, carpet extraction equipment, vacuum cleaners, powered scrubbing machines, powered floor maintenance equipment, hand dryers, hands-free restroom cleaning equipment, delivery devices, on-site cleaning chemical generation units, on-site generation units of disinfectants and sanitizers, microfiber washing equipment, and microfiber washing service, etc. This category also includes related accessories necessary to operate and maintain powered equipment offered on this Contract. Accessories include, but are not limited to, vacuum cleaner bags, toolkits, filters, hoses, belts, floor pads, polishing stones. It also includes any service fees.