Purpose
Existing vendors may receive alternative approval from the Toxics Reduction Task Force to sell specialty products or innovative technologies or services on Statewide Contract FAC118: Environmentally Preferable Cleaning Products, Programs, Equipment and Supplies (FAC118). To be eligible for review, the product/technology/service must have a compelling reason to be considered for an alternative approval – it either falls outside the existing specifications or specific categories. The product/technology/service must be in existence in the marketplace.
Overview of Process
An existing vendor that would like to include a product or service on FAC1185, which does not currently have a specification, may submit this form to the Toxics Reduction Task Force for review. This is not meant for existing product or service categories which have clear specifications. Once the Toxics Reduction Task Force has approved a product or service, approval will apply to the product or service for use on the contract by any vendor.
Application
This form must be submitted by the vendor [not a manufacturer] to provide the proper information. The vendor may want to work with the manufacturer to receive the correct information, as incomplete submittals will be returned without review. Once the full application has been received by OSD, an email will be sent to the vendor verifying the submittal and next steps.
Review FAC118 Specifications Before Submitting
Attachment A: Mandatory Specifications and Desirable Criteria of the RFR.
Additional Information and Evaluation Criteria
The listed questions help us determine whether to move forward with the assessment. The Task Force may ask for additional information to properly evaluate your request. Some of the data that may be requested (depending on the product, service, or technology) could include, but not limited to, detailed information on the following:
- Acute Toxicity
- Skin and Eye Irritation
- Carcinogens, Mutagens, Teratogens and Reproductive or Developmental Toxins
- Ingredients that Cause Asthma
- Skin Sensitizers
- Skin Absorption
- Ozone Depleting Compounds
- VOC Content
- Inhalation Toxicity
- Chronic Inhalation Toxicity
- Chamber Testing
- Toxicity to Aquatic Life
- Bioaccumulating Compounds
- Aquatic Biodegradability
- Eutrophication
- Combustibility
- Fragrances, and disclosing all fragrance ingredients
- Color Components
- Optical Brighteners
- Concentrates
- Closed Dilution-Control System and Concentrates
- Products Containing Enzymes
- Products Containing Microorganisms
- Animal Testing
- Packaging Requirements
- Certification & Labeling Requirements
- Quality Control/ Assurances
Contact
Questions? Please contact Julia Wolfe, Director of Environmental Purchasing at the Operational Services Division, Julia.wolfe@mass.gov.