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BIDDER CURRENT ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS / PRACTICES FORM

Bidder Company Name: _________________________________________ Date: _______________ This form is a standard evaluation tool and applies to the operations of the Bidder (not the operations of a manufacturer or other company the bidder works with).

The primary purpose of this form is to encourage potential Bidders 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.

The Commonwealth considers such initiatives part of the “best value” of procurement. It may provide Bidders an opportunity to receive additional points in the evaluation phase of the RFR for the environmental initiatives they have instituted.

Bidders must substantiate all answers in the space provided below or in an attachment in order to receive any additional points. If reference is made to an attached document, or a website, list the specific page and line to which information is referenced.

1. Packaging:

Has the Bidder implemented any of the following environmental packaging initiatives?

If yes, describe the practices being followed below in order to receive any additional points:

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2. Business Practices / Operations This section refers to what the Bidder does within their own operations to create a smaller “environmental footprint” in the marketplace, e.g., reducing the impact of their operations through energy conservation, waste and toxics reduction and other sustainable practices.

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?

If yes, describe the practices below and submit additional documentation with your RFR submission.

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3. Training and Education If Bidders offer a product or service that involves an environmentally preferable component and they train their staff to inform customers of these features, such training should be outlined below to receive credit. If Bidders provide materials (brochures, info on websites, etc.) on the environmental attributes of their products/services, they can also receive credit in the evaluation process provided a brief explanation is included with this form.

Does the bidder conduct/offer a program to train or inform customers of the environmental benefits of the products to be offered under this contract, and/or does the bidder conduct environmental training of its own staff?

☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, describe the practices below:

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4. Certifications Bidders should familiarize themselves with the various certifications for products and processes that are available within the industry in which they operate, with particular attention to those concerning environmental issues. In order to receive credit, please attach a copy of the actual certificate:

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5. Other Environmental Criteria Bidders may provide additional information about environmentally preferable practices that are not indicated and explained above (attach any appropriate documentation to substantiate claim) Click here to enter text.

Bidder Current Environmentally Preferable Products and Practices Form