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- BD-24-1030-CPO1-CPO1-101747
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- Suffolk County, Massachusetts
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This document is an Environmental Practices Form related to a state and local contract opportunity from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration and Program Support for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations. The form encourages bidders to communicate existing business practices that foster a sustainable approach to conducting their operations, such as creating less waste, eliminating toxic substances, or using alternative fuel vehicles. Bidders are asked to indicate if they have various corporate sustainability policies and plans, including a Climate Action Plan, Zero Waste Policy, Toxics Reduction Strategy, Green Fleet Policy, and Sustainable Procurement Policy. Bidders are also asked to describe their decarbonization efforts, facility sustainability practices, packaging reduction initiatives, environmentally sound shipping and transportation practices, and staff and customer training on environmentally preferable components. Additionally, bidders are asked to list any relevant industry certifications obtained, such as LEED, ISO 14000, and B Corporation.
The related state and local contract opportunity is a Request for Response (RFR) from MassDOT for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Integration and Program Support. The contract is for services in the state of Massachusetts, but the specific details on project scope, quantities, response dates, award dates, and contract term are not provided in this document.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| UASBVLOS PromptPaymentDiscountForm.doc | DOC document | |
| standard-contract form watermark~1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Amended RFR Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Integration, & Program Support 5.9.2024~1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Intent to Award Notification~8.docx | DOCX document | |
| UASGS_Consultant Madatory Form.pdf | ||
| How to Create_a_Quote~3.pdf | ||
| RFR Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Integration, & Program Support_04182024.docx | DOCX document | |
| UAS MOA.docx | DOCX document | |
| UASBVLOS Bidders Response Form Final.docx | DOCX document | |
| UASGS RRF Submission Checklist~1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Q&A Answers~1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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EPP Form
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Integration & Program Support for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations
| Environmental Practices Form | |
| Instructions: | Provide answers by selecting the corresponding Beige Box next to the desired field. Once filled, boxes will turn white |
| Sections left blank without justification will not be considered. |
| Primary Purpose | |||
| Bidders are encouraged to communicate existing business practices that foster a sustainable approach to conducting their operations. This may include one that has a reduced impact on the environment or public health, such as, but not limited to, creating less waste by using less packaging; eliminating the use substances and/or materials that are considered toxic; or using alternative fuel vehicles in the delivery fleet for the purpose of reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. | |||
| Legal Company Name/dba: | |||
| Bidder Sustainability Program/Environmental Business Practices | |||
| Indicate what types of corporate sustainability policies/plans your company has by yes or no AND attach (or provide link) to policies/plans in the field to the right: | Indicate 'Yes' or 'No' below | Provide Description below | Must provide requested link to company website and/or name of plan or policy on company letterhead submitted with bid to substantiate, as requested |
| Climate Action Plan: | |||
| Zero Waste Policy: | |||
| Toxics Reduction Strategy: | |||
| Green Fleet Policy: | |||
| Sustainable Procurement Policy or Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy: | |||
| Anti-Idling Policy: | |||
| Waste Prevention and/or recycling policy/program: | |||
| Briefly describe and list sustainable procurement practices and achievements as a result of the policies checked above: | |||
| Does your company publish an annual Sustainability Report? The sustainability report may include reference to policies but should include specific and measurable accomplishments over the last year. If yes, provide a link to your latest report (or attach if no link available) and briefly describe key elements and accomplishments. | |||
| Do you have specific targets for reducing your use of energy, water and chemicals? Describe targets: | |||
| Decarbonization | |||
| Provide Description below | Provide link and/or name of document submitted with bid, if any | ||
| What commitments and efforts has the company made to cut its carbon footprint? Describe: | |||
| Company reports Greenhouse Gas emissions and climate change strategy to CDP, EcoVadis, or other. Please list: | |||
| Company sets Science Based Targets to reduce Greenhouse Gasses through the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Describe targets: | |||
| Bidder Facility Sustainability Practices | |||
| List individual steps not indicated in the above sections that your firm has taken to improve the sustainability at your own operations AND attach (or provide link) to policies/plans: | Indicate 'Yes' or 'No' below | Provide Description below | Must provide requested documentation as a link and/or name of document submitted with bid to substantiate |
| Uses at least 50% remanufactured toner cartridges in printers. Uses at least 50% remanufactured toner cartridges in printers. Provide total annual spend on remanufactured and Original Equipment Manufacturer cartridges: | |||
| Implemented a green cleaning program at our own facilities. Describe program and provide a list of third-party certified products used: | |||
| Purchases appliances and equipment (printers, copiers, microwaves, etc.), that are Energy Star or EPEAT certified models. Provide a list certified products: | |||
| Incorporates green building design elements into all construction and renovation projects. List green design elements and provide supporting documentation to substantiate: | |||
| Owns or leases buildings certified to LEED or other green building standard. escribe any data collected and provide link to any published reports: | |||
| Purchases or creates renewable electricity onsite (Through solar or wind systems, for example). Describe and indicate the % of energy that is derived from renewable sources: | |||
| Has internal recycling and composting programs. List all materials included in the program: | |||
| Has received a 3rd party energy audit (usually through a utility) and implemented recommendations. Attach audit recommendations and what has been completed: | |||
| List other sustainable initiatives not listed above and provide any measurable data. | |||
| Packaging | |||
| Indicate 'Yes' or 'No' below | Provide Description below | Provide link and/or name of document submitted with bid, if any | |
| Do you incorporate packaging reduction, reuse, and recycling in purchasing practices. Describe all practices that apply: | |||
| Shipping/Transportation | |||
| Indicate 'Yes' or 'No' below | Provide Description below | Provide link and/or name of document submitted with bid, if any | |
| Has your company implemented any environmentally sound shipping and transportation practices? Examples include, but are not limited to: using alternative fuel vehicles (provide description of type), using biodiesel fuel in vehicles, purchasing environmentally preferable fleet products (e.g., retread tires, re-refined motor oil, low-VOC solvents, etc), or is a member of the EPA's SmartWay Partnership? Provide a description of the practices: | |||
| Training and Education | |||
| Indicate 'Yes' or 'No' below | Provide Description below | Provide link and/or name of document submitted with bid, if any | |
| Describe how your company trains staff on the products or service that involves an environmentally preferable component? Provide a description of the practices: | |||
| Describe how your company trains educates customers on the products or service that involves an environmentally preferable component? Provide a description of the practices: | |||
| Certifications | |||
| Bidders should familiarize themselves with the various certifications and standards for products and processes that are available within the industry in which they operate, with particular attention to those concerning environmental issues. Has your company or any of its manufacturers and/or subcontractors obtained any of the following product / industry certifications? In order to receive credit, please attach a copy certifications listed below: | Indicate 'Yes' or 'No' below | Provide Description below | Must provide link and/or name of document submitted with bid as requested to substantiate |
| Is LEED Certified. List to what standard: | |||
| Has adopted an environmental management system that is geared to continuous improvement (e.g., ISO 14000). |
Attach proof of an EMS audit.
Certified as a Massachusetts Sustainable Business Leader through the Sustainable Business Leader Program.
Attach certification.
| Other industry environmental standards where applicable. Examples include CERES principles, C2C Protocol, Responsible Care Codes of Practice or other similar standards. List standard(s): | |||
| Is a certified B Corporation. Describe: | |||
| Other Environmental Criteria | |||
| Indicate 'Yes' or 'No' below | Provide Description below | Provide link and/or name of document submitted with bid, if any | |
| Bidders may provide additional information about environmentally preferable products or practices that are not indicated and explained above. Attach any appropriate documentation to substantiate claim: | |||
| Have you provided required documentation with the appropriate naming convention ('Submission Checklist' tab)? |
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