01 54 00 - Green Procurement

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 54 00

GREEN PROCUREMENT

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 RELATED SPECIFICATION SECTIONS:

1.1.1. Section 01 00 00, General Requirements.

1.2 GREEN PROCUREMENT & POLLUTION PREVENTION

1.2.1. Green Procurement is the purchase and use of recycled content; environmentally preferable, biobased, and energy-efficient products; non-ODS substances; and alternative vehicles and fuels.

1.2.2. Green Procurement is a mandatory component of the Air Force pollution prevention program. On 27 Aug 2004, the Under Secretary of Defense issued a policy memorandum, “Establishment of the DoD Green Procurement Program (GPP).” It states: “The DoD goal is to achieve 100% compliance with mandatory Federal GPP programs in all acquisition transactions. This goal applies to all acquisitions from major systems programs to individual unit supply and service requisitions.”

1.2.3. Currently, reporting of green procurement purchases is limited to contracts having a total value greater than $100,000.00, which includes the purchase of any amount of U.S. EPA-designated items.

1.2.4. This document contains guidelines for implementing the RCRA, EO, DOD, and Air Force requirements.

1.3 AUTHORITY & REFERENCES:

1.3.1. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), section 6002 (42 U.S.C. 6962)

1.3.2. Executive Order (EO) 13101, Greening the Government through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition

1.3.3. Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 247, Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for Products containing Recovered Material.

1.3.4. Public Law 107-171, FSRIA of 2002

1.3.5. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

1.3.6. HQ USAF/ILE Policy, Air Force Affirmative Procurement Program, 31 May 00

1.3.7. AFI 32-7080, Pollution Prevention Program, 12 May 94

1.3.8. ir Force Engineering Technical Letter 00-1, USEPA Guideline Items in Construction and Other Civil Engineering Specifications, 5 Jan 00

1.3.9. AETCI 32-7001, AETC Affirmative Procurement Program, 21 Dec 01

1.3.10. Undersecretary of Defense Memorandum on the Establishment of the DoD GPP, 27 Aug 04

1.3.11. EO 13123, Greening the Government Through Efficient Energy Management, 3 Jun 99

1.3.12. EO 13221, Energy-efficient Standby Power Devices, 31 Jul 01

1.3.13. EO 13148, Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management, 22 Apr 00

1.3.14. EO 13149, Greening the Government Through Federal Fleet and Transportation Efficiency, 21 Apr 00

1.4 REGULATORY BACKGROUND

1.4.1. Section 6002 of RCRA requires federal agencies to give preference in the acquisition process to products and practices that conserve and protect natural resources and the environment. EO 13101 requires federal agencies to expand waste prevention and recycling programs, implement affirmative procurement programs for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) –designated items, and procure other environmentally preferable products and services. The stated purpose of the Green Procurement Program is to stimulate the market for recovered materials. As a result of EO 13101, the EPA issued the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG’s) that have established the mandatory procurement by federal agencies of many items produced with recovered materials. The EPA has also issued Recovered Material Advisory Notices (RMANs) to accompany the CPGs and provide detailed information on the designated items.

1.4.2. Public Law 107-171, Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (http://www.usda.gov/farmbill/conference_report/title9.pdf), known as the Farm Bill, was signed by President George W. Bush on 13 May 02. Section 9002 establishes a biobased product program that parallels RCRA, section 6002, requirements for recycled-content purchasing. The USDA will designate biobased products for federal agencies to purchase and provide product recommendations. Once the final list is published in the Federal Register, federal agencies will be required to include biobased products in their APPs. They must then purchase products with biobased content unless there is a price, performance, or availability reason not to do so. The USDA will also create a voluntary labeling program for biobased products.

1.4.3. Please direct all questions regarding the plan to the Contracting Officer for forwarding to the 12 MSG/CEAN Environmental Flight, 652-4668.

1.5 DOD AND AIR FORCE REQUIREMENTS

1.5.1. Green Procurement programs are required of all Air Force (USAF) installations. AFI 32-7080, Pollution Prevention Program, 12 May 94 contains the requirements and responsibilities for affirmative procurement and biobased programs. AETCI 32-7001, AETC Affirmative Procurement Program, 21 Dec 01 provides command policy guidance directing the establishment of an affirmative procurement team and preparation of an affirmative procurement plan. Undersecretary of Defense Memorandum on the Establishment of the DoD GPP, 27 Aug 04 merges the APP (recycled content purchases) with purchasing requirements set up in other regulations: environmentally preferable, biobased, and energy-efficient products; non-ODS substances; and alternative vehicles and fuels.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

1.6.1. Submit under provisions of Section 01 00 00, General Requirements.

1.6.2. Each contractor as defined in paragraph 1.8 Definitions must complete AETC Form 47, Recovered Materials Determination, indicating which products containing recycled or recovered products are going to be incorporated in the construction of this project. In accordance with paragraph 1.9 Exemptions, provide an AETC Form 51, Recovered Materials Exemption, for each item to be exempted.

1.6.3. Contractors and vendors are required to provide an estimate of the total recycled content of their products and certify that the recycled content meets the minimum content standards in the installation’s solicitation documents.

1.6.4. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s material specifications, installation instructions, physical characteristics.

1.6.5. Manufacturer’s Certificate: Certify that products meet or exceed the specified requirements.

1.6.6. Sample: Submit sample for record.

1.7 GREEN PRODUCTS

1.7.1. Recycled Materials

1.7.1.1. Products made from or containing recycled materials.

1.7.1.2. Reference: USEPA’s web site at www.epa.gov/cpg

1.7.2. Environmentally Preferable

1.7.2.1. Products have fewer/decreased effects on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose.

1.7.2.2. Reference: USEPA’s web site at www.epa.gov/epp

1.7.3. Biobased Materials

1.7.3.1. A commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that utilizes biological products or renewable domestic agricultural (plant, animal, and marine) or forestry materials.

1.7.3.2. Reference: http://www.biobased.oce.usda.gov/public/index.cfm

1.7.4. Energy-Efficient

1.7.4.1. Products that use less energy to perform the same operation or function as a comparable piece of equipment.

1.7.4.2. Reference: DoE’s web site at

http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/technologies/eeproducts.cfm.

1.7.5. Non-Ozone Depleting Substances

1.7.5.1. Substances that do not have an adverse effect on the ozone layer.

1.7.5.2. Reference: USEPA’s website at http://www.epa.gov/ ozone/snap/lists/index.html

1.7.6. Alternative Vehicles

1.7.6.1. Generally more energy efficient and have fewer emissions than a comparable standard vehicle.

1.7.6.2. Reference: USEPA’s website at http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/

1.7.7. Alternative Fuels

1.7.7.1. Fuels that can replace ordinary gasoline.

1.7.7.2. Reference: DoE’s web site at http://www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/afdc/

1.8 DEFINITIONS:

1.8.1. GREEN PROCUREMENT: The purchase of environmentally preferable products or services.

1.8.2. ACQUISITION: The acquiring by contract with appropriated funds for supplies or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence or must be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated. Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs are established and includes the description of requirements to satisfy agency needs, solicitation and selection of sources, award of contracts, contract financing, contract performance, contract administration, and those technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs by contract.

1.8.3. CONTRACTOR (S): The prime contractor, subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment suppliers who provide the products that will be used in the construction of this project.

1.8.4. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE: Products or services having a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to competing products or services serving the same purpose. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packing, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or product or service disposal. (EO 13101)

1.8.5. EPA DESIGNATED ITEM: An item that is or can be made with recovered material; that is listed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a procurement guideline (40CFR, part 427); and for which EPA has advised purchasing recommendations in a related Recovered Materials Advisory Notice (RMAN). (FAR 23.402)

1.8.6. EXECUTIVE AGENCY OR AGENCY: An executive agency as defined in 5 U.S.C. 105. For the purpose of this order, military departments, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 102 are covered under the auspices of the Department of Defense.

1.8.7. FORM: The Green Procurement Reporting Form found at the end of this section.

1.8.8. POLLUTION PREVENTION: Source reduction as defined in the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 13102), and other practices that reduce or eliminate the creation of pollutants through (a) increased efficiency in the use of raw materials, energy, water, or other resources; or (b) protection of natural resources by conservation.

1.8.9. PRODUCT: Materials and equipment that will be used in the construction of this project.

1.8.10. POSTCONSUMER MATERIAL: A material or finished product that has served its intended use and has been discarded for disposal or recovery, having completed its life as a consumer item. “Post consumer material” is a part of the broader category of “recovered material”.

1.8.11. PROCUREMENT: The purchase and providing of products to be used in this project.

1.8.12. RECOVERED MATERIALS: Waste materials and by-products which have been recovered or diverted from solid waste, but such term does not include those materials and by-products generated from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing process. (EO 13101, 42 U.S.C. 6903 (19) and FAR 23.402).

1.8.13. RECYCLABILITY: The ability of a product or material to be recovered from or otherwise diverted from the solid waste stream for the purpose of recycling. (EO 13101)

1.8.14. RECYCLING: The series of activities, including collection, separation, and processing by which products or other materials are recovered from the solid waste steam for use in form of raw materials in the manufacture of new products other than fuel for producing heat or power by combustion. (EO 13101)

1.8.15. RECYCLED MATERIAL: A material utilized in place of raw or virgin material in product manufacturing consisting of materials derived from post consumer waste, industrial scrap, material derived from agricultural wastes, and other items, all of which can be used in new product manufacturer. (EPA Guidelines & OFPP Policy Letter 92-4)

1.8.16. RECYCLED PRODUCT: A recycled product is one made completely or partially from waste materials or by-products recovered or diverted from the solid waste stream.

1.8.17. SOLID WASTE: Garbage, refuse, sludges and other discarded materials including those from industrial, commercial, and agricultural operations, and from community activities. This excludes solids or dissolved materials in domestic sewage or other significant pollutants in water resources, such as silt, dissolved or suspended solids in industrial waste water effluents, dissolved materials in irrigation return flow, etc. (EPA Guidelines).

1.8.18. SPECIFICATION (S): A clear and accurate description of the technical requirements for materials, products, or services including the minimum requirement for materials’ quality and construction and any equipment necessary for an acceptable product. In general, specifications are in the form of written descriptions, drawings, prints, commercial designations, industry standards, and other descriptive references.

1.8.19. UNREASONABLE PRICE: If the cost of the recycled content product exceeds the cost of a non-recycled item, the Air Force considers the cost to be unreasonable. (Air Force Affirmative Procurement Plan).

1.8.20. VERIFICATION: Procedures used by procuring agencies to confirm both vendor estimates and certifications of the percentages of recovered materials contained in the products supplied to them or to be used in the performance of a contract. (EPA Guidelines).

1.8.21. WASTE PREVENTION: Any change in the design, manufacturing, purchase, or use of materials or products (including packaging) to reduce their amount or toxicity before they are discarded. Waste prevention also refers to the reuse of products or materials.

1.8.22. WASTE REDUCTION: Preventing or decreasing the amount of waste being generated through waste prevention, recycling, or purchasing recycled and environmentally preferable products.

1.9 EXEMPTIONS

1.9.1. U.S. EPA recommends minimum content levels. These levels are mandatory for Air Force procurements unless one of the following exemptions applies. RCRA provides the following exemptions from the requirement to purchase EPA-designated items:

1.9.1.1. The product is not available from a sufficient number of sources to maintain a satisfactory level of competition (i.e., available from two or more sources).

1.9.1.2. The product is not available within a reasonable period of time.

1.9.1.3. The product does not meet the performance standards in applicable specifications or fails to meet reasonable performance standards of the procuring agency.

1.9.1.4. The product is not available at a reasonable price. For Air Force purposes, “unreasonable price” is defined as follows: If the lifecycle cost of the recycled-content product exceeds the lifecycle cost of a non-recycled item, then the price is considered unreasonable. The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) policy letter 92-4 requires federal agencies to use lifecycle cost analysis.

1.9.2. Each contractor is responsible for completion of AETC Form 51 with respect to his or her work and products being provided. Each contractor shall provide written documentation to support his/her decision not to acquire items meeting the minimum content levels. This documentation shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. In the event the documentation fails to support the contractor’s findings, the Contracting Officer shall return the documentation to the contractor citing the reason(s) for disapproval. The contractor shall resubmit and address the deficiencies.

1.10 APPLICABILITY

1.10.1. These procedures apply to all contractors employed in the construction of, or providing services to or for, this project.

1.10.2. Please direct all questions regarding the plan to the Contracting Officer for forwarding to the 12 MSG/CEAN Environmental Flight, 210-652-4668.

1.11 INTENT

1.11.1. The intent of this section is to increase the awareness of all contractors as to the availability of green products, thereby increasing the use of these products in support of this project.

1.11.2. The various sections of the specifications contain references to products to be used in the construction of this project. The listed product may or may not be green products. Therefore all contractor(s), subcontractors, equipment suppliers and material suppliers are responsible for compliance with this specification, particularly paragraph 1.7 and those items/products listed on AETC Form 47. Recycled products shall be used wherever possible, subject to the exemptions as per paragraph 1.7. Other green products shall be used wherever possible, subject to the conditions of the contract.

1.11.3. Substitution of green products for specified products are subject to the provisions of paragraph 1.6 Submittals (above).

PART II: PRODUCTS

2.1 PARTIAL LIST OF PRODUCT SOURCES & INFORMATION

2.1.1. GENERAL DATA:

2.1.1.1. GreenSpec Binder, Environmental Building News, www.ebuild.com

2.1.1.2. Certified Forest Products Council, www.certifiedwood.org/

2.1.1.3. Wiley Series in Sustainable Design, www.wiley.com/

2.1.1.4. The Carpet and Rug Institute, www.carpet-rug.com/

2.1.1.5. Information, McGraw-Hill, dialogue@mcgraw-hill.com

2.1.1.6. Oikos Green Building Source, News, searchable products data base, library, www.oikos.com

2.1.1.7. Green Design Network, News, publications, databases, www.greendesign.net

2.1.1.8. Green Works Recycled Content7 Product Guide, detailed vendors directory, www.metrokc.gov/greenworks/recycontent.htm

2.1.2. DIVISION 03, CONCRETE

2.1.2.1. GranCem, granulated blast-furnace slag, www.grancem.com/

2.1.2.2. Syndesis, cement-based, pre-cast product workable with wood tools, www.syndesisinc.com/

2.1.3. DIVISION 04, MASONRY

2.1.3.1. Heble Building Systems, autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, www.heble.com/

2.1.3.2. Ytong Florida Ltd., autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, www.ytong-usa.com/

2.1.4. DIVISION 06, WOOD, PLASTICS, and COMPOSITES

2.1.4.1. Avonite, solid surfacing, www.avonite.com/

2.1.4.2. Chemical Specialties, wood treatment, www.treatedwood.com/

2.1.4.3. Homasote Company, structural fiberboard, www.homasote.com/

2.1.4.4. Isoboard, fiberboard composed of straw fibers and non-toxic resins, www.isoboard.com/

2.1.4.5. TrusJoist Mac Millan, engineered wood products, www.homasote.com/

2.1.5. DIVISION 07, THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

2.1.5.1. Duro-Last Roofing, recycled PVC walkway pads, 1-800-248‑0280

2.1.5.2. Johns Manville, Insulation products, www.jm.com/

2.1.5.3. Majestic Skylines, rubber-based slate-look roofing for steep roofs, www.majesticskylines.com/

2.1.5.4. Owens-Corning, insulation products, www.owenscorning.com/

2.1.6. DIVISION 08, OPENINGS

2.1.6.1. Marvin Window & Door, windows, some meeting “Energy Star Label”, www.marvin.com/

2.1.6.2. Pella, energy efficient windows, www.pella.com/

2.1.7. DIVISION 09, FINISHES

2.1.7.1. Armstrong World Industries, Inc.-Flooring Systems, www.armstrong-floors.com/

2.1.7.2. Armstrong World Industries, Inc.-Ceiling Systems, www.ceilings.com/

2.1.7.3. Benjamin Moore & Co., VOC free acrylic interior latex paint, www.benjaminmoore.com/

2.1.7.4. CanFibre Group Ltd., all-green medium-density fiberboard, www.canfibre.com

2.1.7.5. Chemrex Inc., low-e interior paint, www.chemrex.com/

2.1.7.6. Collins & Aikman Floor coverings, carpet with 100% post-consumer backing, www.powerbond.com/

2.1.7.7. DesignTex, Inc., polyester panel fabric made from 100% PET fiber, www.dtex.com/

2.1.7.8. Dodge-Regupol, Inc., 100% recycled rubber-flooring, www.regupol.com/

2.1.7.9. Eco-sensitive modular tile, vinyl tile with 100% recycled carpet-backing, www.powerbond.com/

2.1.7.10. Environmental Stone Products, stone manufactured from 100% recycled glass, www.environmentalstone.com/

2.1.7.11. Glidden: residential interior latex paints 100% free of VOC, www.icipaintstores.com/

2.1.7.12. Homasote Inc., sound barrier, www.homasote.com/

2.1.7.13. Isoboard Enterprises, Inc. panel made from wheat straw and non-toxic resins, 1‑503‑242‑7345

2.1.7.14. Marley-Flexco Co., flooring made form 95% recycled truck and bus tires, www.marleyflexco.com/

2.1.7.15. The Mat Factory, Inc., interlocking roll-up tiles made from 100% post consumer tire rubber and PVC plastic from electric cable covers, 1-949-645‑3122

2.1.7.16. Permafirm Pad Co., carpet pads made from almost 100% recycled content, 1-800-344‑6977

2.1.7.17. Sherwin Williams, VOC compliant paints and enamels, www.sherwin.com/

2.1.7.18. Sierra Pine Limited, formaldehyde-free particleboard and medium density fiberboard containing recycled/recovered wood fiber, www.sierrapine.com/

2.1.7.19. Summitville Tiles, impervious porcelain tiles using feldspar tailings, www.summitville.com/

2.1.7.20. Tectum, natural-fiber acoustical ceiling and wall panels, www.tectum.com/

2.1.7.21. Tiles with natural fibers, tiles made of a bio-alloy material and natural fibers, www.maderatile.com

2.1.7.22. USG Interiors, Inc., synthetic gypsum board, www.usg.com/

2.1.7.23. Decorative Architectural Tiles, floor, counter & wall tile made from 100 % post consumer glass, 1‑808‑885‑7812

2.1.7.24. Forbo, linoleum-flooring utilizing renewable resources, www.forbo.com/

2.1.8. DIVISION 10, SPECIALTIES

2.1.8.1. The Access Store, modular ramping system made from 100% recycled rubber, www.accessstoe.com/

2.1.8.2. BP Solar, photovoltaic modules and systems, www.bp.com/bpsolar/index

2.1.8.3. Mecho Shade Systems, interior shade cloths, www.mechoshade.com/

2.1.8.4. R Control, structural insulated panel (SIP), www.mechoshade.com/

2.1.9. DIVISION 12, FURNISHINGS

2.1.9.1. Guilford of Maine, fabric from 100% recycled materials, www.terratex.com/

2.1.9.2. Phenix Biocomposites, tabletops made from soy based products free of petrochemicals, 1‑800‑324‑8187

2.1.9.3. Safe Solutions, LLC, furniture manufactured from waste wood, 1-970-247‑3333

2.1.10. DIVISION 14, CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

2.1.10.1. Montgomery KONE, AC girlies elevators, www.montgomery-kone.com/

2.1.11. DIVISION 26, ELECTRICAL

2.1.11.1. Advance Transformer Company, linear reactor ballast, www.advancetransformer.com/

2.1.11.2. Artemide Inc., energy efficient cold-cathode lighting, www.artemide.com/

2.1.11.3. Edison Price Lighting, track mounted metal-halide PAR 30 &38 lamps, 1‑212‑521‑6995

2.1.11.4. Leviton Manufacturing Corporation, Inc., occupancy sensors, www.leviton.com/

2.1.11.5. Phillips Lighting, energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps, www.phillips.com/lighting

2.1.11.6. Osram Sylvania, mercury-free lamps and energy efficient fluorescent lamps, www.osramsylvania.com/

2.1.11.7. Sensor Switch, lighting control occupancy sensors, www.sensorswitch.com/

2.1.11.8. Venture Lighting, pulse-start high performance lamp and ballast system, www.venturelighting.com/

PART III: EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.1.1. Install materials and systems in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions and approved submittals. Install materials and systems in proper relation to adjacent construction and with uniform appearance.

3.1.2. Coordinate with work of other sections.

3.1.3. Restore damaged finishes and test for proper function.

3.1.4. Clean and protect work from damage.

END OF SECTION

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify the Statement of Work/Specifications for the requisition/procurement of all materials listed on this form comply with EPA standards for recycled/recovered materials content.

Contractor Inspector Environmental Flight

The following exemptions may apply to the non-procurement of recycled/recovered content materials:

1) The product does not meet appropriate performance standards

2) The product is not available within a reasonable time frame

3) The product is not available competitively (from two or more sources)

4) The product is only available at an unreasonable price (compared with a comparable non-recycled content product.)