Solicitation Attach 1 - Green Purchasing Requirements.pdf
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- William M Steger - Fire Alarm & Fire Sprinkler System Upgrade Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 47PH0524R0069
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The document provided is the "Green Purchasing Requirements" attachment to a federal solicitation. It outlines the mandatory use of certain "Key Sustainable Product" (KSP) standards for all products installed in federal facilities under the contract, including nylon carpet, resilient flooring, interior latex paint, acoustical ceiling tiles, and water-consuming equipment. The contractor must submit proof of compliance for each KSP prior to installation, and can only use alternate products if the KSP materials are not reasonably available, fail to meet performance standards, or are available only at an unreasonable price. Exemptions must be submitted in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer.
The related federal contract opportunity is for the upgrade of the Fire Protection System, including Fire Alarm Replacement and Fire Sprinkler Retrofit, at the William M. Steger Federal Building and Courthouse in Tyler, TX. The estimated construction cost is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, and the procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-aside. The applicable NAICS code is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. A pre-proposal conference and site visit are scheduled, and the solicitation closing date is June 7, 2024.
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U.S. General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Greater Southwest Region
A 1: Green Purchasing Requirements
Sustainability:
● Green Purchasing:
o The contractor shall refer to the “Green Procurement Compilation” for all products being installed in federal facilities. The Green Procurement Compilation can be found at https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement. The standards found in this compilation shall guide all product purchasing decisions as they relate to federal facilities.
o The use of the following standards (“Key Sustainable Product” or “KSP” standards) is mandatory for all contracts and task orders. See https://sftool.gov/green-products/1037/key-sustainable-products for more details.
▪ Nylon Carpet: NSF-140 Platinum or Cradle to Cradle Bronze.
▪ Resilient Flooring (e.g. vinyl and linoleum): NSF-332 (any level) or Cradle to
Cradle (any level)
▪ Interior Latex Paint: Master Painters Institute (MPI) Extreme Green or Green
Seal 11.
▪ Acoustical Ceiling Tiles: > 15% post-consumer recycled content.
▪ Water-Consuming Equipment: WaterSense Certified.
A. For each KSP listed, the Contractor shall submit proof of compliance to the CO or his designee prior to the installation of the product or material. The CO’s designee shall verify compliance.
B. If the KSP materials listed above are 1) not reasonably available within a reasonable period of time; 2) fail to meet the performance standards set forth in the specification or fail to meet reasonable performance standards of GSA; or 3) are available only at an unreasonable price, only then can the Contractor use other types of products. In these cases the Contractor shall select products and materials, to the extent possible, which are the safest and most environmentally friendly. Exemptions must be submitted in writing and can only be approved by the CO.
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