Alternative Snow and Ice Products
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Alternative Snow and Ice Products |
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Facilities Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Industrial Supplies - FAC101 Environmentally Preferable Cleaning Products, Programs, Equipment and Supplies - FAC118 Maintenance Repair and Operations Retail Products and Supplies - FAC119 | Alternative snow and ice products are available in Category 1 of FAC118 and may be available on any of the MRO contracts, if requested. These products provide environmentally preferable alternatives to the use of sodium chloride (salt) for deicing walkways, parking lots, and roadways. For FAC118, all deicers and snowmelt products must be recognized under the US EPA’s Safer Choice labeling program, GreenSeal, or the Clear Roads Qualified Products List (other than in Category 8 of this List: Non-Corrosion-Inhibited Sodium Chloride). Why replace road salt? Additives to road salt, like ferrocyanide which is used as an anti-caking compound in large salt supplies, may have impacts on both the environment and human health due to cyanide ions being released by certain types of bacteria, as well as from exposure to sunlight. In 2003, the US EPA added this compound to its list of toxic pollutants under section 307(a) of the Clean Water Act. Other potential components and impurities of road salt may include calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, aluminum, lead, phosphorus, manganese, copper, zinc, nickel, chromium, and cadmium as highlighted in the US EPA’s Source Water Protection Practices Bulletin Managing Highway Deicing to Prevent Contamination of Drinking Water. |
Alternative Vehicle Technologies and Charging Stations
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Alternative Vehicle Technologies |
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| Advanced Vehicle Technology Equipment, Supplies, and Services - VEH102 | This contract is for the acquisition of advanced vehicle and alternative transportation equipment, hardware, software, and services including, but not limited to:
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Antifreeze - Remanufactured
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Antifreeze (Remanufactured) |
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| Automotive Parts, Paint, Refined Motor Oil, Lubricants, and Other Fluids - VEH114 | This contract provides 100%-recycled ethylene glycol in ready-to-use and concentrated forms in one gallon containers, 55-gallon drums, and bulk quantities. |
APS Eligible Liquid Biofuel
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for APS Eligible Liquid Biofuel |
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| No.2 Heating Fuel and APS Eligible Liquid Biofuel - ENE52 | This contract includes biofuel that meets the Alternative Portfolio Standards (APS), which has a minimum requirement of 10% biofuel. Note that all state agencies, per Executive Order 594: Decarbonizing and Minimizing Environmental Impacts of State Government, shall follow the EO’s Section 4D and Section 5D Guideline for Heating Oil and Biodiesel at their facilities. |
Art and Instructional School Supplies, Environmentally Preferable
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Art and Instructional School Supplies, Environmentally Preferable |
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| Art and Instructional School Supplies - OFF51 | This contract is a Cooperative Purchase Agreement between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Connecticut. All crayons, markers, highlighters, and paints offered on this contract are required to have an Art & Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) certification. Buyers should ask for products with recycled content, without high-hazard chemicals such as lead or asbestos, ketones or xylene, acetone, phalates, and fragrances; and choose markers that are low odor or water-based and fragrance-free. For all other products under this contract, it is recommended to select items with any one or more of the following environmentally preferable certifications/standards:
Refer to the Healthy Products for Healthy Schools Toolkit [A1] by the Healthy Schools Network on tips for purchasing environmentally preferable art supplies. This includes:
Arts and craft supplies can contain toxic ingredients that, when used or stored in a classroom or play area, may create health risks for some children. Lead, asbestos, and petroleum-based solvents sometimes are used to preserve art products, enhance their colors, or make them easier to apply. According to the Coalition for Healthier Schools Guidance listed above, these toxic ingredients may trigger acute effects such as asthma attacks or headaches and nausea, especially if used in a poorly ventilated area. Some inks, adhesives, dyes, and clays contain chemicals that may cause adverse health effects in adults after occupational exposures. Children are more sensitive to the negative effects of toxic chemicals. |
Audio, Visual, and Multimedia Presentation Equipment
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Audio, Visual, and Multimedia Presentation Equipment |
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| Audio, Video, Multimedia Presentation Equipment, Supplies and Services - OFF50 | Vendors on this contract are required to offer products registered by EPA’s ENERGY STAR program, including but not limited to audio/video equipment, digital media players, and televisions. When purchasing televisions, it is recommended to specify those which are EPEAT registered. |
Bio-based Lubricants, Equipment and Automotive
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Bio-based Lubricants, Equipment and Automotive |
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| Automotive Parts, Paint, Refined Motor Oil, Lubricants, and Other Fluids - VEH114 | Vegetable oils (bio-based products) are included in several oil/fluid products on this contract. These products, made from corn, canola, soy, and other vegetable oils, are used to produce a wide range of lubricants. The majority of companies manufacturing plant-based lubricants have focused primarily on industrial oils. Within this category, certain applications are best suited for plant-based lubricants, including hydraulic oils, total loss lubricants, metalworking oils, and other general oils. The bio-based lubricants on this contract meet Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) product requirements and use the same American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) standards as petroleum-based fluids. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, re-refined oils are recycled, and, therefore, help reduce the depletion of natural resources by using less crude oil; it only takes one gallon of used oil to make 2.5 quarts of re-refined oil; whereas it takes 42 gallons of crude oil to make 2.5 quarts of virgin oil. |
Biodiesel
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Production Description for Biodiesel |
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| Diesel Fuels: Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and Biodiesel - ENE47 | Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from agricultural resources, vegetable oils, and/or animal fats, that all provide the same amount of energy. Biodiesel reduces particulate matter and tailpipe emissions that impact climate change, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) [although some increase in nitrogen dioxide (NOx) may occur depending on the duty cycle of the engine]. Biodiesel is available in blends of B5, B10, B15, and B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% ULSD when available) for spring and summer months. Biodiesel is nontoxic, biodegradable, and suitable for sensitive environments, making biodiesel spills far less harmful to the environment and much less expensive to clean up than a diesel spill. |
Building Envelope and Related Supplies
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Building Envelope and Related Supplies |
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Facilities Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Industrial Supplies - FAC101 Maintenance Repair and Operations Industrial and Building Retail Products - FAC119 Building Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) - FAC124 | These three contracts include a variety of products made with recycled or low embodied carbon materials, less toxic ingredients, and/or promote the use of renewable energy sources, and/or will reduce energy use for a building by lowering surface temperatures and decreasing the amount of heat transferred into the building. Specifications are listed below in the Building Materials and Supplies Descriptions. |
Building Materials and Supplies
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Facilities Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Industrial Supplies - FAC101
Maintenance Repair and Operations Industrial and Building Retail Products - FAC119 Building Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) - FAC124 | These three contracts include a wide selection of environmentally preferable MRO products for buyers. Vendors are required to label third-party certified products in their online catalogues. There are certain restrictions on products and chemicals as described below, along with providing an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) as applicable. It is recommended to choose products with the following environmentally preferable certifications or attributes:
Specifications: FAC101:
FAC124: Vendors on this contract are required to offer environmentally preferable products in all five categories and provide an EPP and Climate Preferable Products catalog with their price file. Mandatory and desirable EPP specifications are summarized below. For a full description of the specifications view Attachment A: Mandatory Specifications and Desirable Criteria found in the FAC124 MBPO:
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Cell Phones
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Cell Phones |
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Contract Cellular Services & Devices - ITT72 Network Services, Communications Services & Related Equipment - ITT72
| It is recommended for buyers to request phones that are registered by the Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). Devices that are not EPEAT registered are required to comply with specifications that relate to: battery removability/replacement by qualified repair service providers or authorized repair providers; ease of disassembling mobile phone; availability of replacement parts; compliance with the European Union REACH Regulation; compliance with the European Union RoHS Directive; post-consumer recycled plastic and biobased plastic content; battery charger systems; and packaging. It is also desirable for vendors to offer a take back program. |
Cleaning Products, Programs, Equipment, and Supplies, Environmentally Preferable
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Cleaning Products, Programs, Equipment, and Supplies, Environmentally Preferable | |||||||||||||||
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| Environmentally Preferable Cleaning Products, Programs, Equipment & Supplies - FAC118 | This is a multi-state “all green” contract led by the Commonwealth with 4 categories of environmentally preferable cleaning products, equipment, and supplies that also includes green cleaning technologies. Green chemicals and janitorial paper products included in this contract are required to be “Independently Third-Party Certified,” which means that the environmental claims, as well as the product’s performance, have been tested and certified by an established and legitimate, nationally recognized third-party certification program. The only chemicals without such certification are the disinfectants and various sanitizers, for which no third-party certification is available. In addition, vendors were selected for their ability to provide assistance in transitioning eligible entities to green cleaning programs. The categories of products and services and their required specifications are noted below:
A full list of in-depth specifications may be found in Attachment A: Mandatory Specifications and Desirable Criteria in the FAC118 Master MBPO listed in COMMBUYS. To access policy information, guidance, and case studies concerning green cleaning products, visit the EPP Green Cleaning Products, Programs, Equipment and Supplies webpage. |
Clothing, Environmentally Preferable
| Contract Title & Link to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Clothing, Environmentally Preferable |
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| Clothing, Uniforms, Footwear, Accessories and Personal Care Products - CLT08 | This contract includes a category (no. 7) for “environmentally preferable clothing.” Items in this category may be made with recycled materials (e.g., recycled polyester and/or PET plastic), organically grown cotton, be bleached without the use of chlorine, or similar environmental attributes. Contact vendors to request additional information on the products provided. Such products typically represent a significant energy savings in the manufacturing process and may not require dry cleaning, which may help reduce the use of toxic chemicals. |
Compostable/Bio-degradable Dishware Supplies
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Compostable/Bio-degradable Dishware Supplies |
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| Foodservice Supplies & Equipment, Institutional Commercial Grade, Large & Small - GRO40 | This contract provides grocery-related items/foodservice supplies such as cups, napkins, plates, straws, trays, toilet paper, paper towels, forks, spoons, knives, among others. Products that are biodegradable/compostable offer an environmentally preferable and sustainable alternative to conventional disposable foodservice ware. Biodegradable products may be made from fibers, resins, or other materials that may be composted in most municipal and/or industrial composting facilities and comply with the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) d6400-99 specifications for compostable plastics and ASTM d6868 specifications for biodegradable plastic coatings on paper and other compostable substrates. Acceptable third-party certifications for compostable foodservice ware include: Both BPI and CMA allow no intentionally added fluorinated chemicals, such as Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS (as demonstrated in Safety Data Sheets) and requires a testing report showing less than 100 ppm total fluorine. Buyers should also ask for products certified by GreenScreen for Single-Use Food Service Ware (FSW) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), which means they are made with sustainably harvested bio-based materials. |
Computers, Desktop, Laptops, Monitors, Servers, New, Used and Refurbished
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Computers, desktop and laptops, new, used and refurbished |
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| IT Hardware and Services - ITC73 | ITC73 covers a broad range of computer equipment and related services and requires all desktops, notebooks, tablets, integrated desktop computers, and displays provided under this contract to have achieved either Silver registration or higher under the Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) or TCO Certification. Both are procurement tools designed to help purchasers evaluate, compare, and select equipment based upon their sustainability attributes. This includes environmental criteria that address the full product lifecycle, from energy conservation and toxic materials to product longevity and end-of-life management, ultimately reducing the environmental impact across the product lifecycles. In addition, Category 1 of ITC73 allows for the purchase of re-furbished computers. All servers, multi-node-servers and rack servers provided under this contract are preferred to have achieved Bronze registration or higher from EPEAT. |
Copiers, Printers, Scanners and Multifunctional Devices
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Copiers, Printers, Scanners and Multifunctional Devices |
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| Copiers, Printers, Scanners, and Related Devices and Service - ITC80 | This contract covers the purchase, lease or rental of energy-efficient copiers, printers, digital duplicators, scanners, faxes, and related services and supplies. Equipment available on this contract has a variety of environmental attributes that are beneficial for the environment and are associated with measurable cost savings from reduced paper and energy usage:
Set duplexing as the default mode for all equipment when available. Notify staff about the change and educate them about making single-sided copies and prints only when necessary. This practice typically results in savings of at least 10-30% on office paper compared to offices where double-sided copying is available but not set as a default. |
Electrical and Lighting Supplies and Equipment, Energy Efficient
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Electrical and Lighting Supplies and Equipment, Energy Efficient |
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Facilities Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Industrial Supplies - FAC101
Maintenance Repair and Operations Retail Products and Supplies - FAC119 Building Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) - FAC124 | All MRO contracts provide a wide variety of energy efficient electrical lighting products and supplies, including Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), materials and services, LED exit signs, LED Roadway and outdoor area lighting, and a variety of value-added services. Many of the products and services available on these contracts are associated with significant energy and cost savings. Specifications are listed above in the Building Materials and Supplies Descriptions for FAC101, FAC119 and FAC124. Value Added: Many of the vendors will perform a free energy audit, identify opportunities to convert to more efficient lighting equipment, and recommend energy-saving practices. While retrofits come at an upfront cost, the resulting energy savings cover the upfront cost within a short period of time. The vendors also obtain utility rebates that further reduce the cost of the retrofits. Many vendors also provide bulb and lighting fixture recycling. State agencies should contact the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance or the Leading by Example program to identify technical and financial assistance opportunities. |
Fertilizers, Organic and Other Environmentally Preferable Landscaping Applications
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Fertilizers, Organic and Other Environmentally Preferable Landscaping Applications |
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| Landscaping Products, Parks and Recreation Equipment and Related Products, Supplies and Service - FAC122 | This contract includes liquid Certified Organic fertilizers, and soil amendments (compost and mulch). Certified organic means it is uses a nationally recognized certifying body such as the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) and National Organic Program (NOP). Vendors for these products will meet with your facility individually to provide an overview of the products and process and assist with the implementation of a program. Certified organic fertilizers are carbon-based compounds made from natural materials are non-toxic, biodegrade, and do not contain chemical pesticides or herbicides. Organic fertilizers add organic matter that helps soils retain moisture and nutrients, which are beneficial for plant health. |
Firefighting Foam, Environmentally Preferable
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Firefighting Foam, Environmentally Preferable |
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| Public Safety Equipment, Supplies, Services and Repairs - PSE01 | GreenScreen Certified fire-fighting foams requires manufacturers to disclose all intentionally added chemicals in the product, requires analytic testing to ensure products are free from Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), and prohibits over 2,000 other chemicals of high concern. |
Floorcoverings and Accessories
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Floorcoverings and Accessories |
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Floorcoverings and Accessories, Floorcovering Installation, Maintenance and Repairs - FAC98
| Many of the products offered on this carpet and flooring contract require mandatory third-party environmental certifications. Contractors have disclosed chemicals and ingredients, identified product labeling capabilities and whether product lines have an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). View the price sheets listed in COMMBUYS to identify specific products meeting these requirements:
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Foodservice Equipment, Environmentally Preferable
| Contract Title & Link to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Foodservice Equipment, Environmentally Preferable |
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| Foodservice Supplies and Equipment, Institutional Commercial Grade Large and Small- GRO40 | This contract includes large and small commercial grade foodservice equipment registered with the EPA’s Energy Star and WaterSense programs. This includes dishwashers, refrigerators and freezers, fryers, ice makers, griddles, ovens, holding cabinets, and steam cookers that use less energy and water. |
Furniture, Environmentally Preferable and Remanufactured
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Furniture, Environmentally Preferable and Remanufactured |
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| Office, School, Library, Furniture, Accessories & Services - OFF52 | This contract requires vendors to disclose whether their products have a Health Product Declaration (HPD) and an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). These declarations assist buyers in identifying environmental, climate and health information about the products. This contract includes a category (no. 9) for refurbished or reused furniture. Buyers are encouraged to consider refurbished and reused furniture to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the performance or intended end use of the product. Refurbished or remanufactured furniture under this contract is required to be restored to original performance standards and functions. Vendors are required to disclose whether their products or product lines have the following third-party certifications, meet specific standards, or possess other environmental or climate-related attributes, which may be found in the OFF52 Master Discount Sheet located in the OFF52 Master Contract Record. These include:
Purchasing entities are also encouraged to discuss greener purchasing options with vendors – which includes products with less or no chemicals of concern, fabrics free of fluorinated stain treatments, antimicrobials, PFC and or flame retardants, and recycled content. More information about environmentally and climate preferable furniture may be found on the OSD’s EPP Environmentally Preferable Furniture webpage. Flame Retardant Fire Codes in Massachusetts: Flame retardant chemicals are semi-volatile organic compounds that migrate out of the products and into the air and reside in existing dust. Many flame-retardant chemicals have been found to be persistent, bioaccumulative, and/or toxic, and there is growing concern about the impact of these chemicals in our environment. Non-chemical flame retardants, such as appropriate smolder-proof fabric, should be used whenever doing so is compliant with fire safety requirements. Over the last few years, the Massachusetts Fire Code and the City of Boston’s Fire Prevention Code have been amended to allow for certain spaces to choose flame retardant free furniture and meet the codes. See the Guidance for Environmental Preferable Furniture: Review of Chemicals of Concern and Certifications & Standards for a full explanation of the codes, in addition to information on health and environmental effects and alternatives for those seeking to minimize flame retardants in furniture. |
Heating Oil, B5 Bio-heat
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Heating Oil, B5 Bio-heat |
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| No.2 Heating Fuel and APS Eligible Liquid Biofuel - ENE52 | B5 Bioheat® is traditional home heating oil (No.2 Heating Oil) blended with 5% biofuel. Biofuel is composed of or produced from biological raw materials — vegetable oils, animal fats, or used cooking oils – as opposed to fossil fuel. Bioheat® may be used in home heating oil equipment in exactly the same manner as standard heating oil with no equipment modifications needed. Bioheat® is regulated by BQ-9000, a voluntary quality control program for vendors and manufacturers that requires all batches to be tested for compliance with ASTM D6751 and includes storage, sampling, testing, blending, shipping, distribution, and fuel management best practices. Bioheat® is available in Zones 1, 2, and 3 for will-call only with a minimum 500-gallon delivery. |
Hospital Supplies, Remanufactured or Used
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Hospital Supplies, Remanufactured or Used |
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| GPO for Medical Commodities & Equipment - HSP39 | This contract offers a broad range of hospital equipment from numerous vendors. Within the list of items awarded to each vendor, remanufactured and/or used equipment is offered upon request and otherwise on an “as available” basis. Depending on equipment and manufacturers, these items often carry a different warranty than if purchased new. Product pricing/Cost savings on remanufactured and used equipment may range from 10-50% depending on equipment and vendor. Equipment available as remanufactured and/or used includes:
Value-added services include battery exchange/recycling and mercury reduction programs. |
HVAC and Refrigeration Products
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for HVAC and Refrigeration Products |
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Facilities Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) Industrial Supplies - FAC101 Maintenance Repair and Operations Industrial and Building Retail Products - FAC119 Building Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) - FAC124 | Executive Order 594 sets goals and requirements that will accelerate the decarbonization of fuels used to heat and cool state facilities, help to demonstrate new technologies and strategies necessary to meet the Commonwealth’s energy goals, and quicken the shift to electric heating. This Order directs state agencies to substantially reduce or eliminate emissions from onsite fossil fuels, namely for heating. It is the intent of the Commonwealth to prioritize equipment and products that will help state agencies achieve this goal. These three contracts contain a variety of environmentally preferable HVAC and refrigeration products. Specifications are listed in the Building Materials and Supplies descriptions. |
Laboratory Supplies and Equipment, Environmentally Preferable
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Laboratory Supplies and Equipment, Environmentally Preferable |
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Laboratory Supplies and Equipment - HSP45
| To find more sustainable laboratory supplies and equipment, ask for products that have Green Health Approved certification and/or meet the standards established by HealthCare Without Harm’s Safer Medical Products. Both non-profit organizations work to make identification of sustainable products easier for healthcare product purchasers. |
Landscaping Products, Environmentally Preferable
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| Landscaping Products, Parks and Recreation Equipment and Related Products, Supplies and Services - FAC122 | This contract offers a number of native plants, organic products, and products containing post-consumer recycled materials. Recycled content requirements mirror those required by the Federal Government and may be viewed at www.sftool.gov.
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Lawns and Ground Equipment
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Lawns and Ground Equipment |
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| Lawns & Ground Equipment, Parts and Services - FAC116 | This contract includes energy efficient equipment and those that use alternative fuels (e.g. compressed natural gas, battery electric) which offer an opportunity for reduced fuel usage, reduced or zero-emissions, reduced maintenance chemicals all contributing to reduced environmental and health impacts. Category 3: Utility Vehicles, Golf Carts, and Related Accessories include electric carts and Category 8: Commercial Grade Battery Electric Lawn Equipment includes mowers, blowers and other handheld equipment. For more information about battery electric equipment, visit the EPP Commercial Battery Powered Landscape Equipment Webpage and check the FAC116 Master Blanket Purchase Order for the Commercial Grade Battery Powered Landscape Equipment Specifications (in the attachments section). Some of the benefits of using battery electric equipment includes: Environmental benefits:
Health benefits:
Cost benefits:
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Motor Oil, Re-Refined and Other Bio-based Lubricants
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Motor Oil, Re-Refined and Other Bio-based Lubricants |
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| Automotive Parts, Paint, Refined Motor Oil, Lubricants, and Other Fluids - VEH114 | This contract includes re-refined motor oil, bio-based marine/specialty oils, hydraulic oil, gear oil, and brake fluids in addition to remanufactured antifreeze. Choose bio-based, remanufactured and considered biodegradable and derived from non-petroleum sources. Specifications
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, re-refined oils are recycled, and, therefore, help reduce the depletion of natural resources by using less crude oil; it only takes one gallon of used oil to make 2.5 quarts of re-refined oil; whereas it takes 42 gallons of crude oil to make 2.5 quarts of virgin oil. |
Office Supplies
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Motor Oil, Re-Refined and Other Bio-based Lubricants |
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| Office Supplies, Recycled Paper and Envelopes - OFF53 | This contract provides office supplies containing hundreds of items made with recycled content and other environmentally preferable attributes. The contract includes the following mandatory specifications:
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Organic Foods, Dairy, and Baked Goods
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Organic Foods, Dairy, and Baked Goods |
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Prime Grocers - GRO38 Dairy Products and Baked Goods - GRO41 | The Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Laws allows OSD to provide preference for locally sourced products and a 10% variance on price (Section 23b: Preference for products grown in or produced from products grown in commonwealth). All grocery contracts provide various selections of certified organic and locally sourced groceries/food, dairy, and bakery healthy choice products. Bakery healthy choice bread products, according to MA Nutritional Health Standards, must be whole grain (WG), Trans fat free (TFF), sodium reduced (LS) (215 mg sodium/slice or serving) and meet the added sugar (< 35% sugar). |
Plastic Lumber, Recycled
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Plastic Lumber, Recycled |
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Facilities Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Industrial Supplies - FAC101
Landscaping Products, Parks and Recreation Equipment and Related Products, Supplies and Services - FAC122 | Plastic or plastic composite lumber and supplies are available on two of the MRO contracts, and the FAC122 contract. Up-front cost may be higher than wood, however, product benefits make it the material of choice for exterior applications where weather resistance and low maintenance costs are required. FAC122 has specific furnishings required to use post-consumer recycled content such as playground equipment, site furnishings, outdoor shelter and shade structures, in addition to fencing, railing, decking and partitions and may be found in the FAC104 description.
Benefits of Plastic Lumber:
Free of hazardous chemicals and cannot leak or contaminate soil |
Plumbing, Heating, and HVAC Supplies
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Plumbing, Heating, and HVAC Supplies |
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Facilities MRO Industrial Supplies - FAC101 MRO Retail Products and Supplies - FAC119 Building MRO - FAC124 | These contracts contain many plumbing, heating, and HVAC supplies that meet the EPA’s WaterSense certification, including toilets, urinals (with waterless options), faucets, showerheads, water bottle refill stations, and landscape irrigation products. In addition, vendors have been asked to provide an alternative to PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) piping, including but not limited those containing low-emitting PVC and CPVC compounds. Specifications are listed above in the Building Materials and Supplies Descriptions for FAC101, FAC119 and FAC124. |
Printed Promotional Products, Environmentally Preferable
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Printed Promotional Products, Environmentally Preferable |
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Print, Copy & Mail Services and Printed Promotional Products - OFF48
| This contract includes a list of vendors who provide printing, copying and printed promotional items. Copy shops and commercial printers are required to use copy paper with a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content, and many other papers require at least 10%. They also offer papers with 50% and 100% post-consumer recycled content. The recycled logo and/or the words “printed on recycled paper” are required to be included on all printed materials with recycled content. Printing facilities on the contract are also required to meet the MassDEP’s Environmental Results Program regulations- which is a cross-program compliance certification. For printed promotional items, ask for products that have any of the following characteristics:
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Recycling Containers and Compost Bins
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Recycling Containers and Compost Bins |
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Recycling Containers, Compost Bins and Rain Barrels - FAC113
| This contract includes a wide variety of containers for various recycling applications including recycling bins, wheeled carts, home composting bins and buckets, public space recycling containers including solar bins, and rain barrels.
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Telematics/GPS Tracking
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Telematics/GPS Tracking |
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Telematics - VEH116
| Telematics enables data-driven decision making to optimize the utilization and efficiency of fleet vehicles. Telematics increases safety, efficiency, reduces fleet costs by promoting safer driving and proactive maintenance, and aids in reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption through decreased idling and trip routing. |
Telematics
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Telematics |
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Telematics - VEH116 | Telematics enables data-driven decision making to optimize the utilization and efficiency of fleet vehicles. Telematics increases safety, efficiency, reduces fleet costs by promoting safer driving and proactive maintenance, and aids in reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption through decreased idling and trip routing. |
Tire Recycling
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Tire Recycling |
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Tires, Tubes and Services - VEH109 Solid Waste and Recycling - FAC86 | Vendors on the VEH109 contract who remove and replace tires provide recycling of the old tires. Use the FAC86 contract for bulk recycling of tires. Make sure to confirm with the vendor on this contract that tires are recycled and not burned in a waste-to-energy plant. |
Toner Cartridges, Remanufactured
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Toner Cartridges, Remanufactured |
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Imaging Devices, Supplies, and Services - ITC80
| Remanufactured toner cartridges represent significant (30-60%) cost savings over competing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products, reuse empty plastic casings, reduce the amount of waste going to disposal, and reduce the need for manufacturing new plastics. Buyers are strongly encouraged to purchase high yield remanufactured toner cartridges. The following list prioritizes toner cartridges in order of their cost-effectiveness, quality, and environmental preferability: Priority 1 - Remanufactured High-yield Cartridges Priority 2 - High-yield OEM Cartridges Priority 3 - Remanufactured Standard Cartridges Priority 4: OEM Standard Cartridges (only if the above are NOT available)
For Executive Agencies The ITD/OSD Enterprise Printer Cartridge Acquisition Policy was enacted on October 27, 2012 and requires all Executive Branch Agencies (and encourages others) to purchase only remanufactured laser printer toner cartridges where they are available for existing equipment models. Details of the policy may be found on the EPP Remanufactured Toner Cartridge resource page, along with other resources and departmental case studies on remanufactured toner cartridge use. |
Trash Bags, Plastic, Imprinted, Recycled
| Contract Title & Links to Contract User Guides | Product Description for Trash Bags, Plastic, Imprinted, Recycled |
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Solid Waste and Recycling Services - FAC86
| This contract provides plastic trash bags with customized printing options. All bags are made of 100% low-density polyethylene LDPE, contain a minimum of 20% post-consumer recycled content, and are available in a range of colors. Commonwealth cities and towns that operate user-fee (Pay-As-You-Throw) programs may purchase from this contract. |
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
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Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel and Biodiesel - ENE47
| Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) describes an EPA standard for the sulfur content in on-road diesel fuel sold in the U.S. The allowable sulfur content for ULSD (15 ppm) is much lower than the previous U.S. standard for Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD, 500 ppm), which further reduces emissions of sulfur compounds (blamed for acid rain). ULSD also may be used with emission control retrofit devices that greatly reduce emissions of oxides of nitrogen and particulates that may contribute to asthma and other respiratory illnesses. |
Vehicle Parts, Remanufactured Motorized Parts
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Automotive Parts, Paint, Refined Motor Oil, Lubricants, and Other Fluids - VEH114
| This contract establishes a list of vendors to provide motorized vehicle parts, accessories, and supplies. Many of these supplies are remanufactured. Ask the vendor about remanufactured parts when ordering.
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Vehicles, Alternative Fuel
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Light and Medium Duty Vehicles – VEH110 Heavy-Duty Vehicles, Road Maintenance and Construction Equipment - VEH111 | For VEH110: This contract allows departments and political subdivisions to purchase fuel-efficient hybrid, battery-hybrid, electric, and bi-fuel vehicles for inclusion in their fleets. All vehicles in Categories 1, 2, and 3 must be hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), battery electric (BEV), or fuel cell electric (FCEV). Link to the VEH110 Master Vehicle List for purchasing options. For VEH111: This contract has some all-electric vehicles and upfits available, including busses and truck chassis. There are also vehicles and equipment with some alternative fuel options including propane, CNG, and biodiesel. Executive Agencies in the Commonwealth must follow EO594: Decarbonizing and Minimizing Environmental Impacts of State Government – and any associated fuel guidelines. A review of possible grants, technical assistance, financial incentives (including state and federal) and/or Green Community incentives should be considered in the decision making for new vehicles or equipment. In addition, refer to VEH102: Advanced Vehicle Technology Equipment, Supplies and Services for electric vehicle supply equipment (charging stations), idle reduction technologies, and after-market conversion technologies. Water: Bottled, Emergency Bottled, Water Filtration Services, Reverse Osmosis Systems Drinking Water - General and Emergency Services GRO39 This contract covers drinking water needs. Categories include bottled wat |
Water: Bottled, Emergency Bottled, Water Filtration Services, Reverse Osmosis Systems
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Drinking Water - General and Emergency Services - GRO39
| This contract covers drinking water needs. Categories include bottled water, bottle-less water systems, and emergency bottled water (potable and non-potable). All bottles are BPA-free, and either reused or easily recyclable in a facility or municipal recycling program. Bottle-less Systems
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Water Treatment Technologies, Alternative
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Water Treatment Chemicals and Alternative Treatment Systems - FAC121
| This contract offers alternative water treatment technologies, systems, and related services and includes chemical-free systems for cooling towers, saltwater generation technology and ionization system for swimming pools, as well as outdoor water fountain treatment systems that may reduce the use of chlorine by up to 70%. See Category 3: Alternative Treatment Systems for buying options. Pool Alternative Technologies Over-chlorination is common in public swimming pools because of the high levels of phosphates, which reduce chlorine effectiveness. Phosphates occur naturally in some water but are commonly added by water treatment plants to prevent corrosion in municipal water pipes. Adding a food-grade enzyme to the water reduces the phosphate level and allows chlorine to do its work. Not only is less chlorine needed, but it also lasts longer. The following technologies help reduce chlorine use:
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