Executive Order 515.docx
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- Massachusetts
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Executive Order 515 is a document from the Commonwealth establishing an Environmental Purchasing Policy that encourages bidders to demonstrate environmentally preferable and sustainable business practices when responding to a procurement opportunity. The document provides a detailed framework for evaluating bidders' environmental initiatives across four key areas: packaging, business practices/operations/manufacturing, certifications, and other environmental criteria. Bidders can receive evaluation points by completing the form and submitting supporting documentation for their sustainable practices.
The policy allows bidders to gain competitive advantage by documenting environmentally conscious approaches such as using recycled packaging materials, implementing recycling programs, utilizing alternative fuel vehicles, adopting energy-efficient equipment, and obtaining environmental certifications like ISO 14000 or industry-specific standards. Bidders are incentivized to showcase their commitment to reducing environmental impact through comprehensive documentation of their sustainable business practices, with the potential to receive additional evaluation points in the procurement process.
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1. Executive Order 515, Establishing an Environmental Purchasing Policy
Bidder Company Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: _______________ In line with the Commonwealth’s efforts to promote products and practices which reduce our impact on the environment and human health, Bidders are encouraged provide information regarding their environmentally preferable/sustainable business practices as they relate to this contract wherever possible.
Bidders who can demonstrate such initiatives in their RFR submission (referencing, but not limited to, the items listed below) will be eligible to receive evaluation points.
In order to receive evaluation points, Bidders must complete this form and submit it with their RFP Response.
Bidders must submit appropriate documentation to support the items for which the Bidder indicated a “Yes” and present this documentation in the proper sequence of this Attachment.
1. Packaging
| Has the Bidder implemented any of the following environmental initiatives? | (A checkmark indicates “Yes”) |
| ____ | Use of corrugated materials that exceeds the required minimum of 35% post-consumer recycled content |
| ____ | Use of other packaging materials that contain recycled content and are recyclable in most local programs |
| ____ | Promotes waste prevention and source reduction by reducing the extent of the packaging and/or offering |
packaging take-back services, or shipping carton return
| ____ | Reduces or eliminates materials which have been bleached with chlorine or chlorine derivatives |
| ____ | Eliminates any packaging that may contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or polystyrene or heavy metals |
If yes, use the box below to enter a description of the practices being followed. The box below will expand to accommodate the information being entered.
2. Business Practices / Operations / Manufacturing
| Does the bidder engage in practices that serve to reduce or minimize an impact to the environment, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following items? | (A checkmark indicates “Yes”) |
| ____ | Recycles materials in the warehouse or other operations |
| ____ | Use of alternative fuel vehicles or vehicles equipped with diesel emission control devices for delivery or transportation purposes |
| ____ | Use of energy efficient office equipment or signage or the incorporation of green building design elements |
| ____ | Use of recycled paper (that meets federal specifications) in their marketing and/or resource materials |
| ____ | Other sustainable initiative |
If yes, use the box below to enter a description of the practices being followed. The box below will expand to accommodate the information being entered.
3. Certifications
| Has the bidder or any of its manufacturers and/or subcontractors obtained any of the following product / industry certifications? | (A checkmark indicates “Yes”) |
| ____ | ISO 14000 or adopted some other equivalent environmental management system |
| ____ | Other industry environmental standards (where applicable), such as the CERES principles, LEED |
Certification, C2C Protocol, Responsible Care Codes of Practice or other similar standards ____ Third Party product certifications such as Green Seal, Scientific Certification Systems, Smartwood, etc.
If yes, bidders must submit copies of the certificates obtained.
4. Other Environmental Criteria Bidders are encouraged to respond to criteria specifically indicated in this RFP as “desirable environmental criteria” (and attach the appropriate documentation) to receive consideration in the evaluation. If yes, use the box below to enter a description of the practices being followed. The box below will expand to accommodate the information being entered.
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