The City of Grand Junction recognizes our employees, contractors
and vendors can make a positive influence in our environment. Environmental
factors should be a subject of competition among vendors seeking City
contracts. By including environmental considerations in our procurement
decisions, along with our traditional concerns of price, performance
and availability, we will remain fiscally responsible while promoting
practices that improve public health and safety, conserve natural
resources, support recycling ethics and minimize harmful impacts on
our environment. It is understood that employees shall use their professional
judgment and common sense in applying this policy.
(Res. 04-12 (§ 21.1), 1-16-12)
(a) Environmentally preferable products have a lesser impact on human
health and the environment.
(b) Recycling will reduce landfill waste and provide a process to reuse
materials.
(c) Waste prevention eliminates or reduces the amount or toxicity of
materials before they enter the solid waste stream.
(d) Energy conservation includes fuel use and electrical use, such as
lighting, heating and cooling.
(Res. 04-12 (§ 21.2), 1-16-12)
The objective is to purchase products that have reduced environmental
impact because of the way they are made, used, transported, stored,
packaged and disposed of. These products do not harm human health,
are less polluting and minimize waste, maximize use of biobased or
recycled materials, conserve energy and water, and reduce the consumption
or disposal of hazardous materials. When determining whether a product
is environmentally preferable, the following standards should be considered:
(a) Biobased – made from renewable materials;
(b) Biodegradable – compostable;
(c) Carcinogen-free – low toxicity;
(d) Bioaccumulative toxic (PBT)-free – free of organic compounds
resistant to environmental degradation;
(e) Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-free – non-ozone depleting substances;
(f) Heavy metal free – no lead, mercury, cadmium;
(g) Low volatile organic compound (VOC) content – energy-,
resource- and water-efficient;
(h) Energy Star and energy-efficient products.
(Res. 04-12 (§ 21.3), 1-16-12)
Recycled items are or can be made with recovered materials.
The intent of this policy is to purchase items containing the highest
percentage of recovered materials practicable.
(a) Printing and writing papers including all copy paper shall contain
a minimum of 30 percent post-consumer recycled content. Imprinted
letterhead paper, envelopes, and business cards will also be printed
on recycled paper as long as the look and image of professionalism
is maintained.
(b) Paper products including janitorial supplies, shop towels, hand towels,
facial tissue, toilet paper, seat covers, corrugated boxes, file boxes,
hanging file folders and other products composed largely of paper
shall be made from recycled materials whenever practical.
(c) Toner cartridges will be purchased from manufacturers that include
a program for used cartridges.
(d) Re-refined antifreeze including on-site antifreeze recycling shall
be utilized.
(e) Used lubricating and hydraulic oils shall be sent to a recycle center.
(f) Recycled plastic outdoor wood substitutes, including plastic lumber,
benches, fencing, signs and posts, will be used whenever practical.
(g) Recycled content construction, building and maintenance products
including plastic, lumber, carpet, tiles and insulation shall be used
whenever practical.
(h) Re-crushed cement, concrete aggregates and asphalt will be used whenever
practical. All used concrete and asphalt will be recycled.
(i) Cement and asphalt containing tire rubber, glass cullet, recycled
fiber, plastics, fly-ash or other alternative products will be used
whenever practical.
(j) Retreaded tires shall be used on trash trucks and dump trucks on
drive axles only. Steer axles will not utilize retreaded tires nor
will light pickups, cars or emergency vehicles.
(k) Products made from recycled tire rubber including rubberized asphalt
playground surfaces and fatigue mats will be utilized whenever practical.
(l) Compost, mulch and other organics including recycled bio-solid products
will be used whenever practical.
(m) Electronic items shall be recycled as needed.
(Res. 04-12 (§ 21.4), 1-16-12)
Wherever practicable and cost-effective, departments are responsible
to institute practices that reduce waste and result in the purchase
of fewer products without reducing safety or workplace quality.
(a) Consider durability and repair ability of products prior to purchase.
(b) Conduct routine maintenance on products/equipment to increase the
useful life.
(c) Use duplex features on laser printers and copiers. Specify duplex
on all print jobs. The City will also engage in the practice of two-sided
copies whenever practical.
(d) Create electronic letterhead for use by all agencies, departments
or divisions.
(e) Send and store information electronically when possible. This includes
e-mail, web site and electronic fax.
(f) Review record retention policies and implement document imaging systems.
(g) Use recycle containers for all discarded paper in office areas.
(h) Use recycle bins for aluminum cans, glass and plastic in all areas.
(i) Purchase compact fluorescent lights (CFL).
(j) Purchase rechargeable electronics, such as radios, PDAs, cameras,
etc.
(k) Properly dispose of batteries and compact fluorescent lights (CFL).
(l) Employ other waste prevention practices that further the goals of
this policy.
(Res. 04-12 (§ 21.5), 1-16-12)
(a) Develop and maintain information about environmentally preferable
products and recycled content products containing the maximum practicable
amount of recycled materials to be purchased by agencies, departments
and divisions.
(b) Develop and implement a monitoring and tracking system as a tool
to confirm compliance with this policy.
(c) Inform other agencies, departments and divisions of their responsibilities
under this policy and provide them with information about recycled
products and environmental procurement opportunities.
(d) Develop and implement an ongoing promotional program to educate and
inspire City employees to implement this policy.
(Res. 04-12 (§ 21.6), 1-16-12)
(a) Inform vendors of our Green Procurement Policy.
(b) Establish contracts for recycled-content, environmentally preferable,
biobased, energy- and water-efficient products (office supplies, lubricating
oils, and janitorial supplies) whenever possible and practical. This
also includes fuel-efficient and alternate fuel vehicles, products
using renewable energy and alternatives to hazardous or toxic chemicals.
(c) Inventory fleet to match vehicle type to department needs.
(Res. 04-12 (§ 21.7), 1-16-12)
(a) Practice waste prevention.
(b) Continue to utilize recycling programs and expand where possible.
(c) Procure products in compliance with the Green Procurement Policy.
(d) Evaluate each designated product to determine the extent to which
agencies, departments and divisions may practicably use it.
(e) Ensure the procurement documents issued require environmentally preferred
purchasing.
(f) Reduce miles traveled whenever possible (sharing vehicles) and follow
the no idling policy.
(g) Investigate where policies and practices could be modified to encourage
or require waste reduction, recycling and environmentally preferable
purchasing.
(Res. 04-12 (§ 21.8), 1-16-12)
Nothing in this policy shall be construed as requiring the purchase
of products that do not perform adequately, products that are not
available within a reasonable period of time, or are not available
at a reasonable price.
(Res. 04-12 (§ 21.9), 1-16-12)
(a) The City will pursue the development of a Green Building Policy for
use in all new construction, remodeling and repair projects.
(b) The City will investigate the feasibility of modifying the Building
Code to require new construction projects to accommodate recycling
activities in building design.
(c) The City will consider other products and practices that conserve
energy, water and other resources.
(Res. 04-12 (§ 21.10), 1-16-12)