Environmentally Preferable Products Form.pdf
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- Non-Congregate Shelter at Lynn Buff Court
- Solicitation number
- 145276
- Issued by
- Howard County, Maryland
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This is an Environmentally Preferable Products Form related to a Non-Congregate Shelter project at Lynn Buff Court in Howard County, Maryland. The form is designed to document and verify that products and materials used in the project meet environmentally preferable standards and sustainability criteria. The document serves as a compliance tool for contractors to demonstrate their commitment to using environmentally responsible materials and products throughout the construction or renovation process. Bidders are required to complete this form as part of their bid submission to ensure alignment with environmental procurement policies and sustainable building practices established by the jurisdiction.
The form functions as a mandatory submittal requirement for contractors bidding on the project, which is classified in SHA Cost Group "F." All bids must be accompanied by an electronic copy of a bid bond or certified check equal to 5% of the total bid amount, payable to the "Director of Finance, Howard County." Contractors submitting certified checks must provide the original document to the Office of Procurement and Contract Administration prior to the bid due date and time to be considered responsive. The Environmentally Preferable Products Form ensures that procurement decisions align with state and local sustainability objectives while maintaining competitive bidding standards.
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Howard County, Maryland Office of Purchasing
PURCHASE OF RECYCLED AND ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS,
SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
(Must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid.)
This documentation will assist the County in the maximizing the procurement of goods made from recycled, recyclable and environmentally preferred materials when such goods can be reasonably obtained or substituted for products made from virgin materials. Environmentally Preferred Products and Services are defined as products and services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to competing products and services that serve the same purpose. This applies to raw material acquisition, as well as product manufacturing, distribution, use, maintenance and disposal.
Environmentally Preferred Products (EPPs) include, but are not limited to, recycled materials (asphalt, tires, paper), low or no VOC paint, non-toxic dyes, designated green certified cleaning products, low emission vehicles, etc. The County will give a percentage price preference not exceeding 5% for the purchase of environmentally preferable products (EPPs).The percentage price preference will not apply if doing so will cause a denial of Federal or State funding or is inconsistent with Federal or State law. For clarification of any terms used below, please contact the Office of Purchasing, (410) 313-6370.
The goods being bid:
are made from recycled materials. Specify total recycled content and what was reused or recycled:_____________________________________________________________________________ represent % post-consumer waste.
represent % pre-consumer waste.
do not contain any recycled materials.
have a 3rd party certification, such as EnergyStar, FSC, ISO 14000 series, Green Label, etc. Please provide dates of completion and certificate numbers as appropriate:
are in the process of achieving 3rd party certification, such as EnergyStar, FSC, ISO 14000 series, Green Label, etc.
have no 3rd party certification.
If the goods specified in this solicitation are new, could the County purchase remanufactured or reusable goods that would perform the same function equally to new goods? Yes No If “yes”, please provide specifics as to the remanufactured or reusable substitute goods, including prices for the remanufactured or reusable substitutes
If “no”, please explain why not:
In the packaging of the goods for delivery to the County:
recycled and recyclable packaging materials will be used.
recyclable packaging materials will be used.
no recycled or recyclable packaging materials will be used.
Does your company have an environmental (and/or social) responsibility statement? Yes No The County Purchasing Agent reserves the right to request such documentation, if desired, at a later date.
SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________ DATE: __________________________
PRINTED NAME: ______________________________________________ TITLE: __________________________
* The price preference will not apply if doing so will cause a denial of Federal or State funding or is inconsistent with Federal or State law.
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