Attachment A FAC124 Mandatory Specifications and Desirable Criteria .docx

FAC124 Mandatory Specifications and Desirable Criteria All work under this contract will be performed according to the detailed specifications outlined in the following categories:

1. Electrical and Lighting Products and Supplies

2. LED Roadway and Outdoor Area Lighting

3. Plumbing and Water Heating Products and Supplies

4. HVAC and Refrigeration Products and Supplies

5. Building Envelope and Related Materials

· Roofing Products and Supplies

· Lumber Products and Supplies

· Envelope systems products and supplies

· Cement and Masonry Products and Supplies

· Paint Product and Supplies

· Ceiling tiles and components

· Doors and Hardware

· Window Components and Hardware

· Drywall & Drywall Components

· Building Metal Materials and Components

· Other Definitions Definitions may be found at the end of this document.

Overall Specifications Applicable to All Categories Category Scope: Limited and Excluded Products In addition to the product exclusions listed in RFR Section D3, products outside of the scope of this category are not allowed. Bidders wishing to sell product types listed above must bid them under the dedicated categories of this solicitation.

Leading by Example Executive Order 594: Decarbonizing and Minimizing Environmental Impacts of State Government Executive Order 594 (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/leading-by-example-executive-order-594-decarbonizing-and-minimizing-environmental-impacts-of-state-government) sets goals and requirements that will accelerate the decarbonization of fuels used to heat and cool state facilities, help to demonstrate new technologies and strategies necessary to meet the Commonwealth’s energy goals, and quicken the shift to electric heating and vehicles. EO 594 also includes provisions directing state entities to improve energy efficiency, conserve water, and reduce embodied carbon in the built environment, among other sustainability directives. Bidders are encouraged to review the directives of this Order and offer products that will help state facilities achieve these decarbonization and sustainability targets. Although municipalities are not subject to EO 594, Massachusetts Green Communities have a number of similar decarbonization and energy efficiency targets; see https://www.mass.gov/orgs/green-communities-division.

Certifications/Standards All applicable products must be compliant with applicable Underwriters Laboratories (UL) safety specifications.

Vendors are responsible for ensuring that all products and equipment and services provided under the contract are in compliance with applicable Federal, state, and local regulations. If applicable, the editions in effect as of the date of this solicitation are listed. Vendors are responsible for remaining compliant with any future revisions that are effective at the time of contract performance.

It is highly desirable that vendors offer products in all categories that meet, as applicable, other third-party environmental and sustainability specifications and standards. Vendors must agree to offer and clearly label products with sustainability certifications and attributes, when available, within specific product categories. The following list includes, but is not limited to, certifications and standards that the Commonwealth uses and should be reflected in bidders’ product offerings:

· Biodegradable Products Institute (compostable bags and food service ware)

· Carpet and Rug Institute Seal of Approval (powered janitorial equipment)

· Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus (adhesives, caulks, sealants)

· Certified Formaldehyde-free (insulation)

· Cradle to Cradle (building materials, construction adhesives, paint)

· Cradle To Cradle (silver level or higher, includes cleaning products, paints, primers, and coatings, insulation, wallboard)

· Declare Red List Free (insulation)

· Design Lights Consortium (commercial LED lighting and networked lighting controls equipment)

· ENERGY STAR (appliances, HVAC, LED lighting and controls equipment, water heating, storm windows, etc.)

· Environmental Choice New Zealand (paint)

· Environmental Procurement Electrical Assessment Tool (EPEAT - solar)

· EPA Design for the Environment (sanitizers and disinfectants)

· Forest Stewardship Council (wood and paper products)

· Global Recycled Standard

· Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA)( Paints & Coatings)

· Green Seal (adhesives, cleaners, deodorizers, degreasers, floor polish/strippers, hand soaps, janitorial paper products, paints, windows)

· Greenwise Gold (paint)

· International Dark Sky (lamps, bulbs)

· LUNA (luminaires/fixtures)

· LEED – qualifies for LEED credits

· Master Painters Institute (MPI) Green Performance StandardExtreme Green (paints and coatings)

· Material Health Certified (ceiling tiles, insulation, wallboard)

· NEMA Premium Efficiency (motors and ballasts)

· RoHS (electrical equipment)

· SCS FloorScore (carpet, flooring, flooring adhesives, underlayment)

· SCS Indoor Advantage Gold (certified low emitting, includes adhesives, building materials, furniture, paints and coatings, cleaning products, ceiling tiles, wallboard)

· Sustainable Materials Rating Technology (SMaRT) (building products)

· UL EcoLogo ECOLOGO (cleaners, deodorizers, degreasers, disinfectants/sanitizers, graffiti removers, hand soaps/sanitizers, floor polish/strippers, janitorial paper products, insulation, wallboard)

· UL GREENGUARD Gold (adhesives, flooring, insulation, sealants, paints, coatings, wallboard, etc.);

· US EPA Climate Friendly Refrigerant

· US EPA Safer Choice (cleaners, hand soaps, deicers, dish/laundry detergents, furniture/metal polish, graffiti removers, etc.)

· US EPA WaterSense (water-efficient fixtures, toilets, irrigation equipment)

· USDA Biobased (lubricants, building materials, paints, coatings, adhesives, caulks and sealants)

Vendors must agree to offer and clearly label products with sustainability certifications and attributes, when available, with the specific product categories listed above.

In addition, it is preferable to avoid products marketed as antimicrobial which claim or imply a health benefit.

New Specifications During the life of the contract, the Commonwealth may revise and/or update the specifications to accommodate changes in third- party certifications.

Embodied Carbon and Environmental Product Declarations Executive Order 594 directs state agencies to: “Evaluate and implement strategies to reduce embodied carbon contained in building materials.” Buyers off this contract may request Type III Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for construction materials for which EPDs are typically available, including roofing products, lumber products, envelope systems, and concrete and masonry supplies. It is desirable that vendors on this contract provide EPDs upon request that detail the total global warming potential (GWP) of the products based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Where already available, construction materials offered on this contract shall provide a Type III EPD in a public and freely accessible database. Buyers may use these EPDs to select products with lower global warming potential; as such, vendors are encouraged to provide products with low global warming potential where available.

Embodied carbon reduction is an area of interest for the Commonwealth, and during the life of this contract vendors may be required to work with OSD and/or partner state agencies to ensure EPDs are available for specific products.

Energy-Efficient Products Pursuant to G.L. c. 25B, the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has adopted regulations at 225 CMR 9.00 (Appliance Efficiency Standards) for testing and certifying the energy and water efficiency standards of certain appliances and lamps. Specified products found to be non-compliant with these standards are prohibited from sale in Massachusetts. The regulations promulgated December 2021, and the Guidelines were released November 2022. Visit the Appliance Energy and Water Efficiency Standards website for more information, and the State Appliance Standards Database to verify that appliance is approved for sale in Massachusetts: (https://neep.org/SASD) In addition, for other products, Executive Order 515 directs state agencies to: “procure only ENERGY STAR-rated office equipment, appliances, HVAC equipment and other ENERGY STAR rated products unless such products can be demonstrated to be cost-prohibitive over their life”; and “support the procurement of other energy-efficient products whenever possible, including but not limited to high efficiency motors, tankless water heaters, programmable thermostats, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units/systems, and food service equipment.”

Mercury Products Vendors must confirm compliance with the Massachusetts Mercury Management Act of 2006 and the subsequent regulations promulgated as a result of the law (www.mass.gov/dep/toxics/laws/regulati.htm#hg). Vendors must ensure that their processes for the selling, handling and disposing of products containing mercury meet the specifications detailed in these regulations and as outlined below. See Summary: Massachusetts Mercury Management Act http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dep/toxics/laws/hglawfax.pdf. This also includes phasing out the sale of specific products containing mercury; vendors must not sell the following products that contain mercury: Thermostats, Barometers, Flow meters, Hydrometers, Hygrometers and Psychrometers, Manometers, Pyrometers, Switches and Relays. The sales ban does not apply if the use of a product is a federal requirement or if a specific exemption is obtained from MassDEP.

Products with Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Executive Order 515 directs Massachusetts’ Agencies “to procure products that contain no or low amounts of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), wherever feasible, including but not limited to, office equipment, furniture, flooring, paint, and construction materials.” Vendor shall provide low- or no-VOC product options in applicable categories. To the greatest extent possible, vendors shall offer and label products that are low emitting and that contain zero or low VOCs including products that are certified as low emitting by organizations such as Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) under its Indoor Air Advantage standard or UL, under its GREENGUARD standard.

Packaging Packages, packaging components, and packaged retail-ready products offered to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall use packaging materials with recycled content to the greatest extent possible, and contain recycled content consistent with the EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines. It is desirable that packaging meet the Toxics in Packaging requirements located here: https://toxicsinpackaging.org/.

Products with Recycled Content Bidders shall offer products that meet the minimum recycled-content standards in the Federal Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) in all applicable categories: https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products. All recycled-content products shall be labeled as CPG-compliant, and it is highly desirable to list the post-consumer recycled content (PCRC) they contain in the price file and online catalog.

Toxicity All applicable products must be, to the greatest extent practicable, RoHS-compliant (i.e., compliant with the European Union’s Restriction on Hazardous Substances Directive and be devoid of lead solder).

Utility Rebates It is highly desirable that Vendors apply for project-specific utility rebates on behalf of Eligible Entities and invoice them for the net cost of the product or product. In their responses, Bidders must provide an explanation whether this option is currently available for the category selected, how it can be accessed by Eligible Entities, and at what price.

Category 1 – Electrical and Lighting Products and Supplies Statewide Goals:

The Commonwealth is interested in vendors that can partner with the Commonwealth to promote electrical and lighting products and supplies that improve energy efficiency, reduce toxicity, increase lamp life, promote sustainable manufacturing, and make recycling of products and supplies easier.

Category Scope: Required, Desirable, and Excluded Product Types Bidders must offer at least the following light emitting diode (LED) and organic LED (OLED) product types:

*Please note, the following technologies are not allowed on this contract:

· Incandescent exit sign lamps.

· Incandescent light bulbs (e.g., incandescent A19 and reflector flood lamps)

· Fluorescent light bulbs, linear lamps, ballasts, and fixtures.

1) Lighting Equipment

a) LED and OLED Luminaires/Fixtures

· High-bay lighting fixtures

· Overhead workspace luminaires

· Other interior fixtures

· Exterior luminaires/ fixtures not otherwise included in Category 2 that meet Dark Skies and Envision requirements, including but not limited to, BUG ratings and color temperature

· Recessed can fixtures

· Security lighting

· Wall packs

· Retrofit kits, including those for High-Bay and Low-Bay Luminaires

b) LED Ballasts/Drivers

c) High-efficiency LED Linear and Other LED Replacement Lamps

· T-8 lamps, T-5 lamps, T-12 lamps including:

· Linear LED lamps with direct wire (Type B)

· Linear LED lamps with an integrated/fixture-mounted driver (Type C)

· Linear LED lamps compatible with fluorescent ballasts (Type A)

· T5 circular

· U-bend lamps

· Exit sign lamps and retrofit kits

· Screw-based LED replacement lamps (bulbs) that are ENERGY STAR Certified; see https://www.energystar.gov/products/light_bulbs

d) Lighting Controls

· Dimmer Switches

· Occupancy Sensors

· Timers

· Networked lighting controls (the combination of sensors, network interfaces, and controllers that effect lighting changes in luminaires, retrofit kits or lamps)

· Other Types of Lighting Controls

2) Other Types of Electrical Equipment

· Batteries (including rechargeable)

· Circuit protection

· Conduit and Fittings

· Electrical Enclosures and Cabinets

· Flashlights (LED only)

· Power Quality and Data Communication

· Programmable and Smart Thermostats

· Recycling Kits for Lamps and Batteries

· Starters

· Wire and Cable (including distribution cable)

· Wire Management

· Wiring Devices

3) Desirable Electrical Equipment

· Color-tunable lighting products (white tunable and warm-dimming)

· Generators

· Motors

· Replacement Solar Panels and Accessories

· Solar energy-generating roofing systems

· Solar-powered lighting

· Portable lighting

· Horticultural lighting (particularly those that listed on the Design Lights Consortium Horticultural Qualified Product List for energy efficient horticultural lighting)

4) Excluded Products Vendors may not provide:

a) Luminaires/Fixtures

· Low-efficiency fluorescent, halogen, and incandescent fixtures.

b) Ballasts

· Fluorescent ballasts.

· Ballasts that are not compatible with LED lamps.

c) Replacement Lamps (Bulbs)

· Non-LED lamps.

· Non-ENERGY STAR certified replacement light bulbs, such as A-lamps, R-lamps, PAR lamps, and bin-based lamps.

Disclosure of Lighting Equipment Environmental and Performance Attributes Over the term of the contract, Vendors must provide the following product performance parameters and technical information (via catalogs, product sheets, brochures, or link to the manufacturer’s website) on request.

· Measured input power (watts)

· Lumen output (initial)

· Lamp efficiency (lumens/watt)

· Color Rendering Index (CRI)

· Correlated color temperature (CCT)

· Design voltage (if not 120V)

· Rated product life

· Dimmability

· Lighting control compatibility information IP and UL wet-location ratings

· Warranty

Category Specifications:

1) LED Luminaires/Fixtures, Lamps, and Drivers

a) All LED luminaires/fixtures, replacement lamps, and lamps with integrated drivers sold under this contract must be on one of the following lists depending on product type.

i) Design Lights Consortium (DLC): Luminaires/fixtures, linear lamps, retrofit kits. A list of DLC-qualified lighting products can be accessed at https://www.designlights.org/QPL

ii) ENERGY STAR: Screw-base replacement lamps/bulbs, luminaires/fixtures, accent and track lighting, portable desk lamps, ceiling-mount and recessed pendants, surface-mount downlights, and under-cabinet lighting. A list of ENERGY STAR-certified commercial lighting products can be accessed at https://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-light-fixtures; additional ENERGY STAR certified lighting products and ceiling fans with integrated lighting can be found at https://www.energystar.gov/products/lighting_fans.

iii) In addition, exterior fixtures should have the International Dark-Sky Association Fixture Seal of Approval (https://www.darksky.org/our-work/lighting/lighting-for-industry/fsa/) or meet the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Certification requirements (https://sustainableinfrastructure.org/envision/) for shielding and light pollution prevention.

2) LED Electronic Drivers

a) All LED electronic drivers must be UL- or cUL- listed, have a minimum warranty of 5 years and be RoHS -compliant.

3) Light-emitting diode (LED) exit signs, replacement lamps and retrofit kits

a) Bidders must offer clear, green, and red LED exit signs as well as LED exit sign lamps and retrofit kits.

b) Products must have a minimum of 3-year warranty.

4) Networked Lighting Control Systems

a) Networked lighting control systems must meet the DLC Networked Lighting Control System Technical Requirements and be listed on the DLC’s Qualified Product List.

5) Smart “Connected” Thermostats

a) Products must be ENERGY STAR Certified https://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-connected-thermostats/results

6) Replacement Solar Panels

a) It is desirable to choose solar panels that are registered with the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT): www.epeat.net

7) Specialty Bulbs/Other:

The Commonwealth encourages all lighting to be the most energy efficient option. If specialty bulbs need to be replaced only, and a buyer is not replacing the fixture, the buyer must request replacement bulbs that are ENERGY STAR certified.

Technical Assistance Technical assistance must be free of charge and accompany any request for quotes and must include, but is not limited to:

· Competent guidance in the ordering process;

· Assistance with facility assessment of needs (which may include a site visit) when requested;

· Written and/or verbal instructions on installation and use;

· Energy use and lighting surveys; includes supplying Return on Investment (ROI) or payback period information to any user requesting such information on energy efficient products;

· Cost savings advice includes sale items, volume discounts and any other information that would likely impact the users costs;

· Product fact sheets and any other available information when requested.

· Upstream and downstream discounts offered by the utilities.

Lamp Recycling – Mercury Containing Lamps All Vendors are required to provide lamp recycling options in compliance with the Massachusetts Mercury Management Act of 2006 and the subsequent regulations promulgated as a result of the law (https://www.mass.gov/guides/massdep-mercury-information#-mercury-management-act-). The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection provides resources related to mercury containment and disposal (https://www.mass.gov/guides/massdep-mercury-information).

Category 2 – LED Roadway and Outdoor Area Lighting Category Scope: Required Product Types This category will cover LED equivalent to high pressure sodium vapor, incandescent and mercury vapor lighting used in roadway, post-top, flood, and wall applications; regular streetlight accessories, including house-shields, and controls, including networked (e.g., wireless control systems) and non-networked (e.g., standard photocells, timers, and motion sensors controls). The Commonwealth is interested in vendors that can partner with the Commonwealth to promote electrical and lighting products and supplies that improve energy efficiency, reduce toxicity, increase lamp life, promote sustainable manufacturing, make recycling of products, and supplies easier, and have other demonstrated health and environmental benefits.

General Requirements

· Luminaires and photocells shall be Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant

· All products shall be rated for operation in -30°C to +40°C ambient temperatures and have a documented history of successful trials in a climate like that of Boston, Massachusetts.

Luminaire Requirements

· Fixtures shall meet the Design Lights Consortium (DLC) program requirements (https://www.designlights.org/) and be listed on the DLC Qualified Product List (https://www.designlights.org/qpl).

· Fixtures shall comply with International Dark Sky Association guidelines or be DLC LUNA certified and shall be included on either list of Approved Fixtures. Fixtures shall be fully shielded and installed in such a way that no light is emitted above a horizontal plane running through the lowest part of the fixture and meet the color temperature of 3000K or warmer.

· Luminaires shall be fully assembled and electrically tested before shipment from factory.

· 80% of the luminaire material by weight shall be recyclable at end of life. Design luminaire for ease of component replacement and end-of-life disassembly.

· Initial Lumen Maintenance Factor shall not increase by more than 0.2% per °C for ambient temperatures below 25°C.

· 7 pin receptacles are required.

Luminaire Quality Assurance

· Before bulk purchase, Eligible Entities may request standard production model luminaire samples identical (including LED package) to product proposed to be installed for inspection free of charge. Eligible Entities may request independent testing of sample luminaires to verify luminaire performance and compliance with the specifications.

· After installation, Eligible Entities may perform field measurements and/or send luminaires off for independent laboratory testing to enforce warranty provisions for lumen maintenance.

Luminaire Warranty

· Provide a written comprehensive ten-year warranty.

· Provide a written ten-year replacement material warranty for defective or non-starting LED source assemblies.

· Provide a written ten-year replacement material warranty on all drivers (power supplies).

· Provide a written ten-year replacement warranty for luminaires exhibiting inadequate lumen maintenance at end of warranty period.

· Warranty shall cover all LED light sources (packages or modules/arrays) including but not limited to the LED die, encapsulate, and phosphor. If the expected useful life of the luminaire system is not maintained, then the manufacturer shall replace the light source(s) or luminaire as needed.

· Warranty period shall begin on date of possession. The supplier will provide the site Owner with appropriate signed warranty certificates. The site Owner shall receive certificates prior to final payment.

· All warranty information must be provided as one combined document as part of the response.

Networked Control Requirements (also known as wireless or smart controls)

· Networked lighting controls (definition listed here: https://www.designlights.org/our-work/networked-lighting-controls/qualify-a-system/system-definitions) shall meet the Design Lights Consortium (DLC) program requirements (https://www.designlights.org/) and be listed on the DLC Qualified Product List (https://www.designlights.org/qpl).

Non-Networked Controls Requirements

· Non-networked controls shall be rated for a minimum of 5,000 on/off cycles Non-Networked Controls Warranty

· Provide a minimum ten-year warranty covering material and finish

· Warranty period shall begin on date of possession. The supplier will provide the site Owner with appropriate signed warranty certificates. The site Owner shall receive certificates prior to final payment.

· All warranty information must be provided as one combined document as part of the response Required Documentation for Equipment For each luminaire in the Price Sheet, vendors shall list:

· Design Lights Consortium qualification:

· DLC qualified or DLC Premium qualified

· DLC Primary Used category

· Field Adjustable Output: Yes/No

· House Shield Compatible: Yes/No

· Number of NEMA pin receptacles.

· Performance Specifications

· Luminaire efficacy (lumens per watt) based on LM-79 test results

· Rated luminaire wattage in the on-state and off-state based on LM-79 test results

· L70 rating for expected useful lifetime

· Life cycle cost analysis that demonstrates project payback time

· Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)

· Color Rendering Index (CRI)

· Warranty length.

· Safety Certifications – For each product described above, vendor shall list safety certification and file number per the NEC. Applicable testing bodies are determined by the US Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) as Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) and include: CSA (Canadian Standards Association), ETL (Edison Testing Laboratory), and UL (Underwriters Laboratory). Entire fixture including internal components, and as a whole unit, shall be certified.

· Upon award , this information must be provided in the Vendor Price File for the category.

For each Networked Lighting Control in the Price File, vendor shall list:

· Networking of Luminaires and Devices: Yes/No

· Zoning: Yes/No

· Daylight Harvesting/Photocell Control: Yes/No

· Task Tuning: Yes/No

· Continuous Dimming: Yes/No

· Traffic Sensing: Yes/No

· Scheduling: Yes/No

· Occupancy and Vacancy Sensing: Yes/No

· Asset Tracking: Yes/No

· Demand Response Capabilities: Yes/No

· Control Persistence: Yes/No

· Device Monitoring/Remote Diagnostics: Yes/No

· Energy Monitoring: Yes/No

· Luminaire Level Lighting Control (LLLC) Integrated: Yes/No

· Color Changing/Tuning: Yes/No

· Cybersecurity Measures

· External buildings systems integration (e.g., HVAC, CO2, security, emergency response, etc.)

· Warranty Length For each Non-networked Lighting Control in the Price File, vendor shall list:

· Photosensor: Yes/No

· Motion Sensor: Yes/No

· Timed On/Off: Yes/No

· Timed Dimming: Yes/No

· Number of times per day for scheduled On/Off or Dimming change

· Twist Lock or Wired Connection

· Rated Number of On/Off Cycles

· Warranty Length

See list of Reference Standards in Appendix A

Category 3 – Plumbing and Water Heating Products and Supplies

Executive Order 594 sets goals and requirements that will accelerate the decarbonization of fuels used to heat and cool state facilities, help to demonstrate new technologies and strategies necessary to meet the Commonwealth’s energy goals, and quicken the shift to electric heating and vehicles. This Order includes several provisions related to plumbing and water heating, including directing state agencies to use only efficient electric or renewable thermal technologies for service water heating to the greatest extent possible. In addition, state agencies are directed to implement efforts to reduce water consumption by following the recommended best practices in the Massachusetts Water Conservation Standards (https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-water-conservation-standards). Bidders are encouraged to demonstrate that their products are in line with the goals of this Order.

Category Scope: Required and Desirable Product Types Bidders must offer products from among the following or related product types:

· Pipe, Valves, Fittings and other plumbing parts

· Pumps and Tanks

· Toilets

· Faucets

· Showerheads

· Water Conservation Products

· Water fountains

· Water bottle refill stations

· High Efficiency Water Heaters

· High Efficiency Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

· Commercial electric heat pump water heaters

· Irrigation piping, fitting, and controls

Desirable Product Types:

· Waterless Urinals

· Waterless toilets

· Solar hot water systems Product Specifications Required

· Water-efficient: Products in the following categories shall carry the certification of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense Program (www.epa.gov/watersense)

· Toilets

· Faucets

· Urinals

· Showerheads

· Irrigation controllers

· Spray sprinkler bodies

· Pre-rinse spray valves

· For any new product categories for which EPA WaterSense finalizes specifications

· Energy-efficient: Applicable products shall carry the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification for both residential and commercial-scale equipment, listed at https://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/. This includes, but is not limited to, products in the following categories:

· Water heaters, including high-efficiency electric heat pump water heaters

· Commercial heat pump water heaters Desirable Product Specifications Waterless Urinals:

· Must meet the latest performance, testing, and labeling requirements of ASME A112.19.19 where appropriate.

· Have a replaceable trap cartridge or insert and use a liquid sealant that has a low (to nil) environmental impact and does not carry any warnings from the EPA.

· Desirable to have maintenance protocol for the product or cartridge design that allows for a minimum of 6000 or more uses before cartridge replacement is needed.

Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems:

· Solar hot water systems: solar thermal collectors should target certification per the current OG-100 standard by an accredited testing laboratory, such as the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC -- http://www.solar-rating.org/) or the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO -- http://pld.iapmo.org/solar/rated_listings.aspx).

Non-pressure Pipe:

· incorporate recovered materials, as specified by CPG For Nonpressure Pipe.

· offer alternatives to PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) piping, including but not limited to low-emitting PVC and CPVC compounds. Do you

Category 4 – HVAC and Refrigeration Products and Supplies

Executive Order 594 sets goals and requirements that will accelerate the decarbonization of fuels used to heat and cool state facilities, help to demonstrate new technologies and strategies necessary to meet the Commonwealth’s energy goals, and quicken the shift to electric heating and vehicles. This Order directs state agencies to substantially reduce or eliminate emissions from onsite fossil fuels, namely for heating. It is the intent of the Commonwealth to prioritize equipment and products that will help state agencies achieve this goal. As such, bidders are encouraged to demonstrate that their products will help state agencies achieve the goals of this Order.

Category Scope: Required and Desirable Product Types Bidders must offer at least the following product types:

· Air Circulators, Filters, and Treatment

· Blowers

· HVAC parts and components including replacement fans

· Heating

· Industrial / Commercial Fans

· Ceiling fans

· Portable Air Conditioning

· Portable Heat, including electric infrared heating

· Refrigerants

· Refrigeration

· Ducted air-source heat pumps

· Ductless air-source heat pumps (e.g., mini-split heat pumps)

· Programmable and smart thermostats

· Other HVAC controls

Desirable Product Types:

· Power Roof

· Central HVAC Equipment

· Geothermal/ground-source heat pumps and related products

Product Specifications:

· Applicable products shall carry the U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification for both residential and commercial-scale equipment, listed at https://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/.

· Air-source heat pumps

· Air-source heat pumps should be ENERGY STAR certified (https://www.energystar.gov/products/air_source_heat_pumps) and meet the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard criteria when possible (https://www.mass.gov/service-details/qualifying-air-source-heat-pump-in-the-aps).

· It is preferred that air-source heat pumps should also meet the ENERGY STAR Cold Climate Certification standard or the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump minimum specification, http://www.neep.org/initiatives/high-efficiency-products/emerging-technologies/ashp/cold-climate-air-source-heat-pump.

· Ground Source Heat Pumps

· Ground-source heat pumps should be ENERGY STAR certified (https://www.energystar.gov/products/geothermal_heat_pumps) and meet the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard criteria when possible (https://www.mass.gov/service-details/qualifying-ground-source-heat-pump-in-the-aps).

· Refrigerants

· Bidders shall provide equipment containing low GWP substitutes approved under United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP) program and permissible under state regulations, including 310 CMR 7.76 Prohibitions on Use of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons.

· Bidders shall provide products with a lower GWP, to the maximum extent practicable where such products are cost-effective (using life cycle-climate performance (LCCP)) and meet form, function, and utility requirements.

· Qualifying products for most categories (e.g. refrigerators, freezers, stand-alone retail food refrigeration equipment, room/window AC units, lab-grade refrigerators, and freezers) may be found through the ENERGY STAR Product Finder or at ClimateFriendlyCooling.com

· SNAP’s acceptable refrigerants by end-use can be found at https://www.epa.gov/snap/snap-substitutes-sector in addition to substitutions which may be filtered by Retrofit or New, and sorted by GWP.

· Space Heaters

· It is preferred to provide electric infrared over any gas/propane equipment.

Category 5: Building Envelope and Related Materials Category Scope: Required and Desirable Product Types Bidders must offer at least one of the following subcategories of products and product types:

Roofing Products and Supplies The Commonwealth would like bidders to be able to provide sustainable roofing materials (SRMs). SRMs are those products that promote the use of renewable energy sources, and/or will reduce energy use for a building by lowering the roof surface temperature and decreasing the amount of heat transferred into the building, are made with recycled or low embodied carbon materials, and reduce the urban heat island effect.

Subcategory Product Types:

· SBS Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

· EPDM Roofing

· Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing

· Sheet Metal Roofing

· Asphalt Shingles

· Structurally insulated roofing panels

· Vegetated roofing systems

· Roofing materials made with recycled products

Specifications

· SRMs should meet or exceed manufacture, installation and performance requirements as set forth in the most current version of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and/or meet other third-party sustainable certifications such as the Living Building Challenge. SRMs should also meet recommendations from the Energy Star Cool Roofs website or the Department of Energy Cool Roof website.

· Any aluminum facade must have at least 50% recycled content.

· Desirable:

· Roofing products be approved by the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC), a non-profit organization whose mission it is to promote credible radiative properties of roof materials (http://www.coolroofs.org/).

· Provide recyclable roof membrane that does not need to be glued or overly adhered to roof decks for easier reuse and recycling.

· Provide products that comply with the EPA’s CPG for Roofing Materials for recycled content.

· Provide product that support the installation and upkeep for green roof systems.

Lumber Products and Supplies

The Commonwealth is interested in bidders that can provide a wide variety of lumber product and supplies. The Commonwealth desires Contractors who can also provide environmentally preferable lumber made from sustainably harvested forest products, recycled plastic resin, or recycled plastic composites, and/or landscape timbers. The Commonwealth also is interested in reducing the cost and environmental impacts associated with the shipping of products and ensuring timely and prompt delivery of certified harvested wood, milled wood and other wood products. These would be used in applications which include, but are not limited to, interior and exterior structural and nonstructural framing and finishes, cabinetry and millwork, decking, ramps, boardwalks, landscaping applications, fencing, and railing. Fencing types can include, but are not limited to, snow fencing, picket fencing, and rail fencing. Bidders may bid on any or all the products in this category.

Executive Order 594 sets goals and requirements that will accelerate the decarbonization of fuels used to heat and cool state facilities, help to demonstrate new technologies and strategies necessary to meet the Commonwealth’s energy goals, and quicken the shift to electric heating and vehicles. This Order directs state agencies to identify strategies to reduce the embodied carbon of construction materials. Bidders are encouraged to offer lumber products with low global warming potential. Please note that state agencies may request up-to-date Type III Environmental Product Declarations to select products with lower global warming potential.

Certified Sustainably Grown and Harvested Wood To improve forest management and protect natural resources, Bidders who are offering sustainably harvested lumber must agree to provide a selection of wood products that are derived from the following certified sustainably managed forest programs with evidence of enrollment in a credible Chain-of-custody system.

The SST currently acknowledges the following as credible certification programs:

· FSC: Forest Stewardship Council: https://us.fsc.org/en-us

· SFI: Sustainable Forestry Initiative: http://www.sfiprogram.org/sfi-standard/pefc/

· PEFC: Programme For The Endorsement Of Forest Certification Schemes: https://pefc.org/ It is desirable that Bidders offer products that are derived from sustainably managed forests (as defined in this RFR) that are located within a 500 miles radius from the project site. Those Bidders providing specific information on these products in the Response will be given additional consideration in the RFR evaluation process.

Subcategory Product Types This subcategory includes the following:

· Lumber

· Dimensional Lumber (S4S, S2S, R1E)

· Rough lumber

· Structural lumber

· Treated lumber

· Non-structural lumber and Millwork

· Engineered Wood

· Plywood, Oriented Strand Board (OSB) or other similar products

· Recycled Plastic lumber

· Reclaimed Lumber

· Structural Composite Lumber

· Laminated veneer lumber (LVL), parallel strand lumber (PSL), Laminated strand lumber (LSL), Oriented strand lumber (OSL) or other similar products

It is desirable to offer wood-based materials include but are not limited to the following materials when made from wood, engineered wood products, or wood-based panel products:

· Reclaimed/recovered dimensional lumber

· Wood decking

· Architectural woodwork

· Wood veneer wall covering

· Wood flooring

· Wood Lockers

· Wood Cabinets

· Wood Outdoor furnishings

· Treated wood alternatives (non-heavy metal treated woods, e.g,. Acetylated wood, thermally modified woods) Specifications Bidders must be able to provide quality lumber and millwork products. At a minimum, the lumber products compliant with the following specifications must be available:

All-Plastic Dimensional Lumber

· All lumber must conform to standard wood dimensional lumber sizing.

· All Bidders must offer lumber which contains UV inhibitors and which is consistent in color through the entire profile.

· All lumber must contain a minimum of 90% post-consumer plastic material.

· Lumber in this category must be free of fiberglass or any other non-plastic material.

· Plastic may be derived from a single resin or from co-mingled plastic materials.

· All plastic lumber must be guaranteed against undue warping, sagging, cracking, splitting, rotting, and insect infestation for a minimum of twenty (20) years.

Composite Dimensional Lumber

· All lumber must conform to standard wood dimensional lumber sizing.

· All Bidders must offer lumber which contains UV inhibitors and which is consistent in color through the entire profile.

· All lumber must contain a minimum of 90% total recovered materials, lumber in this category may contain wood, or other non-plastic material designed to provide structural strength; however, such material must be recycled and must comprise no more than 50% of the total product.

· All lumber must be guaranteed against undue warping, sagging, cracking, splitting, rotting, and insect infestation for a minimum of ten (10) years.

Landscape Timbers

· All timbers must be designed for use in landscaping applications.

· All timbers must meet the EPA’s CPG for Plastic Lumber Landscaping Timbers and Posts.

Fencing, Decking and Railing

· All plastic used for fencing and post materials must meet the EPA’s CPG for Park and Recreation Products.

· Plastic fencing and posts must not contain fiberglass or other materials which may cause skin sensitivity.

· Bidders must not use any components containing Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).

Desirable Specifications

· It is desirable that Bidders offer a wide a range of products, colors, styles and sizes.

· It is desirable that all plastic lumber contains 100% post-consumer plastic material.

Envelope Systems Products and Supplies Statewide Goals The Commonwealth is interested in bidders that can provide a wide variety of building envelope systems, products and supplies. The Commonwealth desires vendors who can also provide high performing environmentally preferable building envelope systems. These envelope systems, products and supplies should prevent, but are not limited to moisture infiltration, air infiltration, airborne pollutants and the spread of smoke and fire. Bidders may bid on any or all of the products in this category.

Executive Order 594 sets goals and requirements that will accelerate the decarbonization of fuels used to heat and cool state facilities, help to demonstrate new technologies and strategies necessary to meet the Commonwealth’s energy goals, and quicken the shift to electric heating and vehicles. This Order directs state agencies to identify strategies to reduce the embodied carbon of construction materials. Bidders are encouraged to offer envelope systems, such as insulation, with low global warming potential. Please note that state agencies may request up-to-date Type III Environmental Product Declarations to select products with lower global warming potential.

Subcategory Product Types Bidders must offer at least one of the following product types:

· Insulation: rock wool, fiberglass, Cellulose Loose-Fill and Spray-On, Perlite Composite Board, Plastic Rigid Foam (Polyisocyanurate/Polyurethane), Plastic, (non-woven batt), wood fiber

· Exterior Cladding

· Natural

· Synthetic

· Window and curtain wall systems

· Building Wrap

· Structurally insulated panels (SIP)

· Exterior and Insulation Finish System (EFIS)

Must provide options for cellulose insulation made from recycled paper products that were not able to be turned back into paper.

It is desirable that Bidders offer products which meet or exceed performance requirements as set forth in the most current version of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and that any envelope systems, products and supplies must be ENERGYSTAR compliant. Buyers may request EPDs and bidders must be able to provide those within a reasonable timeframe.

Specifications

· Insulation:

· desirable to be CPG Compliant for building insulation for recycled content

· Structural Fiberboard

· desirable to be CPG Compliant for Structural Fiberboard for recycled content

· Exterior and Insulation Finish System

· At a minimum must include all the layers required for high-performance. A water-resistive barrier, drainage plane, insulation board, reinforcing mesh and base coat.

· Structural Insulated panels

· At a minimum must include all the layers required for high-performance. A foam core in between two structural facing sheathing. Interior and exterior sheathing.

· Desirable:

· Offer products that promote healthier indoor air quality as specified by the most current version of LEED

· Offer products that meet or exceed ASHRAE Standard 90.1 2010

· Offer products that are formaldehyde free

Concrete and Masonry Products and Supplies Statewide Goals Executive Order 594 sets goals and requirements that will accelerate the decarbonization of fuels used to heat and cool state facilities, help to demonstrate new technologies and strategies necessary to meet the Commonwealth’s energy goals, and quicken the shift to electric heating and vehicles. This Order directs state agencies to identify strategies to reduce the embodied carbon of construction materials. Please note that state agencies may request up-to-date Type III Environmental Product Declarations to select products with lower global warming potential.

Subcategory Product Types Bidders must offer at least the following product types:

· Cement

· Ready-mix concrete (including high-early strength and lightweight)

· Flowable Fill

· Masonry Units

· Concrete paving

· Mortar

· Pre-case concrete

It is desirable that Bidders offer products which meet or exceed performance requirements as set forth in the most current version of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Bidders should highlight the attributes of their products and discuss which credit categories and point ranges can be achieved when their products are used. Whenever possible, bidders must provide alternative concrete and masonry products that reduce the amount of cement and lifecycle global warming potential, such as products that include recycled glass pozzolan or crushed ABC waste as an additive, base, or replacement for traditional aggregate.

Bidders must be able to supply concrete materials that meet specifications and performance requirements provided by buyers. It is desirable that bidders provide lower-carbon concrete materials, provided they meet required performance specifications.

Bidders will furnish bags and bulk deliveries of ready-mix concrete, masonry and related supplies; and if requested fiber mix to the Executive Agencies of the Commonwealth along with other eligible entities.

Specifications

· Cement and Concrete: EPA recommends under the CPG For Cement and Concrete that procuring agencies consider incorporating recycled content as appropriate – including coal fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBF slag), cenospheres or silica fume as appropriate, and “choose the one (or the mixture of them) that meets their performance requirements, consistent with availability and price considerations.”

· Concrete Materials and Mix Proportioning Specifications: Bidders must be able to supply concrete materials that meet specifications and performance requirements provided by buyers. It is desirable that bidders provide lower-carbon concrete materials, provided they meet required performance specifications

· Flowable Fill: must comply with the CPG For Flowable Fill

· Desirable: It is preferred that bidders provide products that meet the GreenNY Lower Carbon Concrete specifications found here: https://ogs.ny.gov/greenny/greenny-specification-lower-carbon-concrete Paint Products and Supplies Statewide Goals The primary intent of these guidelines is to reduce chemical pollution in a building by choosing low-emitting and less toxic paint products and supplies.

Subcategory Product Types Bidders must offer at least the following product types:

· Exterior Paints and Primers

· Interior Paints and Primers

· Recycled Paints and Primers

· Varnishes, Paint Thinners, & Miscellaneous

· Traffic and Zone-Marking Paints and Thermoplastics:

· Zone marking coatings for sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, curbs and airport runways and packaged (desirable)

· Traffic marking coatings are used for streets, highways and traffic areas as well as the purposes outlined for zone marking (desirable)

Specifications Bidders must be able to provide products that meet at least one of the following with certifications:

· Interior latex wall and ceiling paints and primers with at least one of the following multi-attribute low-toxicity certifications:

· Cradle to Cradle Certified or Material Health Certificate: at the Gold level or higher;

· Green Seal;

· Greenwise Gold; or

· Master Painters Institute (MPI) Extreme Green.

PFAS-free products are preferred. The vendor must identify on their price list or ordering catalog any product that contains PFAS.

· Specialty paint, primer or coating products, non-recycled:

Complies with the applicable CA South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) limit on volatile organic compounds (VOCs); OR has a VOC content that does not exceed 100 grams/liter OR has at least one of the following environmental and/or health third-party certifications:

· Multi-attribute green certifications (preferred): Cradle to Cradle Certified or Material Health Certificate Silver level or higher, Green Seal, MPI Green Performance Standard (Extreme Green, GPS-2 or GPS-1), or Safer Choice (covers spray paint only)

· OR single-attribute green certifications: SCS Indoor Advantage Gold (low emitting), UL GREENGUARD Gold (low emitting), or USDA Certified Biobased.

· Prohibited Ingredients For Non-Recycled Paints: The product must not contain ingredients that are carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, hazardous air pollutants, or ozone-depleting compounds. An exception will be made for titanium dioxide and carbon black. Carbon black allowed under this exception must be less than or equal to 1% by weight of the product. Specifically, the product must not contain any of the following:

· 1,2-dichlorobenzene

· Alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs)

· Formaldehyde-donors

· Heavy metals, including lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium and antimony in the elemental form or compounds

· Phthalates

· Triphenyltins (TPT) and tributyl tins (TBT)

· PCBs

· Triclosan

· Desirable Specifications:

· PFAS Free: It is desirable that products do not contain any polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

· Meet the GreenNY specifications on Paint, Primer & Coatings

· Zone and Traffic Marking Coatings

· All zone- and traffic- marking coatings must be free of lead

· Waterborne Traffic Marking Coatings must meet federal specification TTP-1952E, which includes restrictions on lead, hexavalent chromium and other chemicals of concern as well as a VOC limit of 150 grams/liter.