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r4�Tys Tv' /mi�r % Resoltio'n No. 14-149
RE'SOLU'TION ADOPTING THE COUNTY OF BUTTE
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING POLICY AND PRACTICES
WHEREAS, Butte County must comply with Public Contract Code Sections 12400-12404 that requires,it to
endeavor to procure goods and services that have a Messer impact oin the environment when all other factors, including
cost, is euaal or more favorable to County; and
WHEREAS, Bute County is in the process of developing a Center-Led Contracting and Procurement Manual
slated for adoption by the Board of Supervisors in 20115 that incorporates Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policies
and Procedures; and
WHEREAS, Butte County currently has no Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy in place, which is a
prerequisite for eligibility to receive CalRecycle grants for various solid waste programs and Public Works projects.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board hereby adopts the County of Butte Environmentally
Preferable Purchasing Policy and Practices (attachment A).
PASSED ANLL ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 215 day of October, 2014 by the following
vote:
AYES: Supervisor Connelly, 'Wahl, Kirk, Lambert and Chair Teeter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Done
ABSTAIN: None
Doug Teeter, Chair
ATTEST:
PAUL HAH , Chief Administrative (icer
and', Clerk of to Board of Supervi rs
By: °
Depu'
Attachment A
CO UNTO' OF B UTTE
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE
P UR CHASING POLICY AND PRA CTICES
A. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
A.l. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING
County shall comply with the provisions of Public Contract Code 12400-12404 in that
County shall endeavor to procure goods and/or services that have a lesser impact on the
environment and on human health when compared with competing goods and/or services of
the same purpose when all factors are considered; includes the requirement for non-
governmental contractors to certify that any environmental attribute claims they make
concerning their products and/or services are consistent with the Federal Trade
Commission's guidelines for the use of environmental marketing terms.
B. COMMUNITY INTER-RELATIONSHIPS
B.1. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING POLICY
(EPPP)
County shall actively endeavor to select environmentally preferable products, materials and
services where feasible and to the greatest extent practical,whether procuring for County use
or in the provision of service to other public entities or other offerings, when performance is
not hindered in such a manner as to off-set environmental savings. In the selection of
environmentally preferable products, materials and services, County shall:
B.1.1. Include Environmentally Preferable Purchasing requirements in its
solicitations and encourage contractors and suppliers to bid and propose
Environmentally Preferable goods and services, and to comply with
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policies.
B.1.2. Consider the environment when procuring products that use water,process
waste, consume energy or provide energy, and select the most responsible
option.
B.1.3. Purchase products and services that minimize toxins, pollution, waste, or
prevent hazards to workers and the community. County supports the
purchase of products and services that will minimize any environmental
impacts of our work in the service of our constituents.
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Attachment A
B.1.4. Consider recycled options when procuring products such as paper,
lubricants and/or other petroleum derivatives, plastic, wood, concrete,
asphalt, rubber or products containing glass, or other product categories
provided for in Public Contract Code Section 12207.
B.1.5. Offer price preference of five percent (5%), with a cap of $5,000 for
recycled products when offered as an alternative to non-recycled products.
The preference percentage shall be based on the Iowest bid or price quoted
by the supplier or suppliers offering non-recycled products that meet the
State of California's definition of recycled content (see Glossary). Price
preference for use of recycled products shall not be applicable to the award
of construction or service contracts unless specially authorized by the
contract document, and only under the terms and conditions stated within
the contract document. (California Public Contract Code Section 22150)
C. WASTE PREVENTION PRACTICES
Butte County staff is encouraged to reduce their consumption of resources by incorporating
the following practices into their daily activities. Accomplishment of these activities will be
through appropriate staff and resources.
C.1.1. Consider durability and reparability of products prior to purchase;
C_1.2. Conduct routine maintenance on products/equipment to increase the useful
life;
C.1.3. Use duplex features on laser printers and copiers, and specify duplex to
print jobs;
C.1.4. Create electronic letterhead for use by all Butte County
departments/divisions;
C.1.5. Send and store information electronically when possible; including e-mail,
websites, and electronic faxing;
C.1.6. Review record retention policies and implement document imaging
systems; and
C.1.7. Other waste prevention practices that further the goals of this policy.
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