Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 50.50
Liaison Ryan Chabot
Submission Date March 2, 2017
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STARS v2.1

University of Central Florida
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 3.00 Yara Watson Colon
Sustainability Specialist II
Sustainability Initiatives
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Does the institution have written policies, guidelines or directives that seek to support sustainable purchasing across commodity categories institution-wide?:
No

A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
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The policies, guidelines or directives:
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Does the institution employ Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) when evaluating energy- and water-using products and systems?:
Yes

Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
Institution employs LCCA less comprehensively, e.g. for certain types of systems or projects and not others

A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:

LCCA's are performed for all new buildings & major renovations. For example:

UCF Design & Construction Standards
CN23-1: A 25 year Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) must be provided for the mechanical systems for each project as required by Florida Statutes and the Florida Building Code. At least three (3) schemes must be included in the analysis. One (1) of the schemes considered must be a central system, such as the campus district cooling loop. The three schemes must be presented to the UCF Director of Utilities & Energy Services for review. The scheme having the lowest total life cycle cost will usually be installed.

Green Roof Consideration: CNC-4: Implementation of a modular green roof and associated storm and condensate water capture must be considered and evaluated for all new University buildings. The decision to proceed with the design and development of the green roof, including additional requirements, will be made at the Advanced
Schematic Design phase. Costs associated with the green roof must be presented to the UCF Project Manager
for review. The evaluation must include the following requirements:
• The cost for the enhanced structure and roof mem- brane required for the green roof and associated walkways and safety features.
• The cost for the actual green roof system, apart from the other building elements, including instal- lation.
• The effects of the green roof on the building’s roo ng and drainage system, especially the roof warranty.
• The cost for any associated storm water system that may be required.
• The cost for the long-term maintenance of the green roof.
• A detailed summary of all costs for the proposed green roof system to quantify a total cost.
• A life cycle cost analysis using the total cost and the total energy savings.

UCF Design & Construction Standards
http://fp.ucf.edu/sites/default/files/resources/Design%20Construction%20and%20Renovation%20Standards%20v2016-1.pdf


Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating chemically intensive products and services (e.g. building and facilities maintenance, cleaning and sanitizing, landscaping and grounds maintenance)?:
Yes

A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:

Green Cleaning Policy FSP 2017 FO0012
Green Cleaning Practices contribute to a building’s level of LEED certification. They reduce the exposure of building occupants and maintenance personnel to potentially hazardous chemicals and biological and particulate contaminants, which adversely affect air quality, human health, building finishes, building systems, and the environment. This policy applies to all cleaning procedures, cleaning material and equipment purchases, and cleaning contractor services that occur inside and on the building site. Specifically, this policy covers the following:
1. The tracking plan for cleaning product and cleaning equipment purchases
2. Hard floor and carpet cleaning and maintenance
3. Protection of vulnerable occupants during cleaning
4. Hand hygiene
5. Safe storage and handling of cleaning chemicals, including spill management
6. Using chemical concentrates
7. Staffing and training plans
8. Provisions for collecting occupant feedback and continuous improvement to evaluate new technologies, procedures, and processes
9. Tracking plan for staffing and overall performance
10. Purchasing guidelines: sustainability criteria for cleaning products and materials
11. Sustainability criteria for cleaning equipment
12. Internal quality assurance and quality control processes

Facilities & Safety Sustainable Purchasing Procedure (FS 2013 FO0006)
Where product will not compromise performance and quality of service: Purchase biodegradable, phosphate-free, and citrus-based products


Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating construction and renovation products (e.g. furnishings and building materials)?:
Yes

A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:

UCF Design & Construction Standards
CN1-1: All projects shall abide by the University Energy Sustainability Policy 3-111.1. This policy requires that all projects achieve a minimum LEED Silver certification and earn specific LEED credits (which have specific material requirements).

Green Building Construction and Renovation Requirements
To obtain LEED for New Construction certification, 14 credits related to air quality, energy efficiency, and water usage are mandatory:
LT Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
LT Green Vehicles
SS Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat
SS Open Space
SS Rainwater Management
SS Heat Island Reduction
SS Light Pollution Reduction
SS Site Master Plan
WE Outdoor Water Use Reduction
WE Indoor Water Use Reduction
WE Water Metering
EA Enhanced Commissioning
EA Optimized Energy Performance
EA Advanced Energy Metering
EA Enhanced Refrigerant Management
EA Green Power and Carbon Offsets
MR Construction and Demolition Waste Management
EQ Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
EQConstruction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
EQ Indoor Air Quality Assessment
EQ Credit Thermal Comfort

These credits contain specific material and protocol requirements. In addition, the following material procurement standards are listed in Facilities & Safety Sustainable Purchasing Procedure (FS 2013 FO0006):
Post-consumer and/or 20% post-industrial material
Salvaged material from off-site or outside the organization
Salvaged material from on-site, through an internal materials and equipment reuse program
Rapidly renewable material (e.g., bamboo, cork, cotton, wool)
Materials harvested, extracted, and processed within 500 miles of the facility/site 50% Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood
Adhesives and sealants that comply with SCAQMD rules governing allowable VOC content
Paintings and coatings that comply with Green Seal's GS-11 requirements governing VOC emission levels
Finished flooring that is FloorScore-certified and constitutes a minimum of 25% of the finished floor area
Carpet and carpet cushion that meets the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus carpet testing program
Composite panels and agri-fiber products that contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins


Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating Information technology (IT) products and services (e.g. computers, imaging equipment, mobile phones, data centers and cloud services)?:
No

A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
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Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating food services (i.e. franchises, vending services, concessions, convenience stores)?:
No

A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
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Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating garments and linens?:
No

A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
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Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating professional services (e.g. architectural, engineering, public relations, financial)?:
Yes

A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:

Facilities & Safety Sustainable Purchasing Procedure (FS 2013 FO0006)
Facilities and Safety will strive to purchase environmentally-friendly products and services, and will encourage vendors to provide such product lines. Buyers will strive to work with vendors who use minimal packaging, while still protecting the products delivered. All buyers and project managers will use the Sustainable Product Website Listing (Attachment A in Policy) and the Sustainable Purchasing Performance Metrics (Attachment B in Policy) as resources when making purchasing decisions.
The UCF Purchasing Department will only evaluate invitation bid solicitations done through their department. Vendors will explain how they can assist Facilities & Safety in tracking purchasing information and in increasing environmental and public health benefits through the purchase of sustainable goods and services. At any time, selected vendors must be prepared to report and document that their product meets at least one of the criteria listed in the Sustainable Purchasing Performance Metrics.

UCF Design & Construction Standards
Architects, Engineers, and Contractors must adhere to all American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Florida Building Code
(FBC), Florida Fire Prevention Code (FFPC), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), National Electric Code (NEC), and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards as well as Florida Board of Governors Regulations and Statutes as they apply to the work and as noted in the Professional Services Guide and all UCF Policies (http://policies.ucf.edu/).


Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating transportation and fuels (e.g. travel, vehicles, delivery services, long haul transport, generator fuels, steam plants)?:
Yes

A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:

Facilities & Safety Sustainable Purchasing Procedure (FS 2013 FO0006)
Zero emission vehicles (electric, solar, and other innovative technologies)
Alternative fuel vehicles (biodiesel, compressed natural gas, hydrogen fuel cell) Hybrid vehicles using technologies listed above


Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating wood and paper products?:
Yes

A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:

Facilities & Safety Sustainable Purchasing Procedure (FS 2013 FO0006)
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified wood
Post-consumer and/or 20% post-industrial material
Rapidly renewable material (e.g., bamboo, cork, cotton, wool)
Materials harvested, extracted, and processed within 500 miles of the facility


Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating products and services in other commodity categories that the institution has determined to have significant sustainability impacts?:
Yes

A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:

Facilities & Safety Sustainable Purchasing Procedure (FS 2013 FO0006)
Durable Goods (appliances, electronics, & furniture)
Energy Star-labeled products, if available
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tools (EPEAT)-rated products - at least bronze level
Electronic equipment in lieu of gas-powered equipment, if performance is not jeopardized
Post-consumer and/or 20% post-industrial material
Salvaged material from off-site or outside the organization
Salvaged material from on-site, through an internal materials and equipment reuse program


The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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