| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.59 |
| Liaison | Lily Strehlow |
| Submission Date | Feb. 2, 2024 |
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 3.00 |
Lily
Strehlow Sustainability Specialist Risk Management, Safety, and Sustainability |
Does the institution have written policies, guidelines, or directives that seek to support sustainable purchasing across multiple commodity categories institution-wide?:
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
All institutions adhere to the DOA Procurement Manual (manual) and UW System Procurement Policies. This manual outlines state procurement policy on recycling, and supplier diversity. The supplier diversity program is intended to, “engage, encourage, and remove undue impediments, to promote participation of diverse suppliers in state purchasing.” This program includes guidelines for doing business with minority, women, and disabled veteran-owned businesses. In 2019 this policy was updated to include a Sustainability in Procurement Policy from DOA Procurement Manual (9/16/2019).
Does the institution employ Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) when evaluating energy- and water-using products and systems?:
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
All institutions employ LCCA less comprehensively, e.g. for certain types of systems or projects and not others. More information can be found in the Sustainability in Procurement Policy.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating chemically intensive products and services?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
Chemically intensive products and services: State Procurement Manual-Use of Products Containing Phosphorus (https://doa.wi.gov/ProcurementManual/Documents/PRO-609.pdf)
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating consumable office products?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
Consumable office products: Sustainable Facilities Standards (https://doa.wi.gov/Pages/DoingBusiness/Sustainability.aspx) and Sustainability in Procurement Policy (https://doa.wi.gov/ProcurementManual/Documents/PRO-209.pdf).
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating furniture and furnishings?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
Consumable office products: Sustainable Facilities Standards (https://doa.wi.gov/Pages/DoingBusiness/Sustainability.aspx) and Sustainability in Procurement Policy (https://doa.wi.gov/ProcurementManual/Documents/PRO-209.pdf).
The Sustainability in Procurement Policy (https://doa.wi.gov/ProcurementManual/Documents/PRO-209.pdf) is intended to “to promote development of contract specifications that minimize the generation of solid waste and increase recyclability, and to establish procedures to follow in purchasing goods with recycled content. This policy includes guidelines on how to develop product specifications and bidding processes that incorporate requirements for recycled materials and recovered materials (when technically and economically feasible). This policy applies to:
Paper and paper products
Plastic and plastic products
Glass and glass products
Motor oil and lubricants
Construction materials, including insulating materials
Furnishings, including rugs, carpet, and furniture
Highway equipment, including signs, signposts, reflectors, guardrails, lane dividers, and barricades
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating Information technology (IT) and equipment?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for Information Technology (IT) and equipment:
Information technology (IT) and equipment: Sustainable Facilities Standards and VendorNet-Computer Equipment and Related Services (https://vendornet.wi.gov/Contract.aspx?Id=d3b40eca-08ad-e611-80f8-0050568c7f0f)
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating food service providers?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating garments and linens?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating professional service providers?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional service providers:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating transportation and fuels?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable procurement program or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.