Bryan Shumey, Program Manager, US Communities, Government ...
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South Bay Cities Green Task Force Meeting
Presented By:Bryan Shumey
U.S. Communities
Founding Co-Sponsors and State Sponsors
Presence & Credibility• Association of School Business Officials International
(ASBO)• National Association of Counties (NACo)• National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP)• National League of Cities (NLC)• United States Conference of Mayors (USCM)
State Sponsors• California School Boards Association • California Association of School
Business Officials • California State Association of Counties• League of California Cities
The Advisory Board
• City of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County
• Cobb County • Dallas County• Davis Joint Unified School
District• City and County of Denver• Emory University• Fairfax County• Great Valley School District• Harford County Public Schools• Hennepin County
• Hillsborough School District• City of Houston• City of Los Angeles• Los Angeles County• Maricopa County• Miami-Dade County/Public
Health Trust• North Carolina State University• City of San Antonio• San Diego Unified School District• City of Seattle
Public Procurement Professionals
Eligible Agencies
• Cities
• Counties
• K12– Public or Private
• Special Districts
• Universities/Colleges– Public or Private
• Nonprofits
• State Agencies
Total Program Purchases
$228
$323 $356
$495
$717
$1,012
$1,266
$1,500
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2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008Projection
($ in Millions)
Total Program Savings
$34
$48$53
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$152
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Public Agency Value
Competitively solicited contract by a lead public agency
No cost to agencies to participate
Best government pricing
Optional and non-exclusive contracts
No minimum spending requirements
How to Register Online
Log on to U.S. Communities Web Site
www.uscommunities.org
Click ‘Register to Participate’
Complete the Registration Process
• Need More Information Regarding the Process, Click on
Green InitiativeGreen Initiative
PrioritizePrioritize
•What is important to your organization•Where are you spending •Tackle areas with the greatest potential of environmental and economic benefit
Crafting a PolicyCrafting a Policy
•Don’t reinvent the wheel; copy•Mandate products•Define objectives with timelines and responsibilities•Define attributes (product, process or manufacturer focused)•Policy needs to be frequently revisited and updated•Build in Flexibility•Mandate a procedure to review products and materials used and process to substitute green products•Establish goals, focus areas and measurement strategy and expectations•Build in measurements (life-cycle costs vs. initial costs)
Policy ElementsPolicy Elements
•Responsibility for implementing green purchasing policy•Establish environmental priorities – may differ depending on business lines, geography, etc.•Outline process to evaluate; designate products; re-visit when changes needed; role of vendors, consultants and/or outside agencies•Remember to build in reduce, reuse and recycle (sometimes not buying is the answer)
ImplementationImplementation
•Written Policies•Cooperative Efforts•Price Preferences•Best Value Purchasing•Green Teams•Vendor Outreach•Approved Product Lists•Eco-Labels•Incentive Programs•Employee Training from Vendors•Pilot Projects•Quick Wins
VendorsVendors
•Utilize current vendors in identifying green product alternatives•Communicate environmental priorities and give opportunity to suggest product alternatives and retain •Generally will work to help meet environmental priorities – sometimes vendor changes may be necessary
Offering Earth-friendly products in the following categories:Offering Earth-friendly products in the following categories:
• Office & School Supplies
• Office Furniture
• Janitorial Supplies
• Electrical & Data Communications
• Technology Products
• Office Machines
• School Furniture
• Turf
• Auto Parts
• Maintenance, Repairs & Operating
Supplies
• Public Safety
• Roofing
• Park & Playground Equipment
• Homeland Security
• Lab Supplies
• Substantial discounts (Frequently ordered catalog discounted up to 70% off)
• Rebates offered for volume and e-commerce thresholds• Over 2,400 designated environmentally preferable
items• Free ink and toner cartridge recycling• Green product substitution analysis with savings
results• Next day delivery (JIT) – Transportation Reduction• Free delivery on non-furniture items
Office & School SuppliesOffice & School Supplies
• Complete line of GreenLink Products which include GreenSeal, EcoLogo, DfE products
• Biodegradable, soy-based products• Total Cost of Ownership analysis provided• Local support from Field Sales & Service
representatives • Access to Technical Service Chemists and
Compliance Specialists via 800 number
Cleaning SuppliesCleaning Supplies
• EcoOptions Standard: Sustainable Forest, Energy Efficient, Healthy Home, Clean Air & Water Conservation
• Installation & Renovation• Professional Services• LEED trained professionals• Spend Analysis Provided
Maintenance, Repairs & Operations
Maintenance, Repairs & Operations
• Audit & Infrastructure Planning• Energy Conservation & Optimization Products• Recycling• Green product analysis with savings results• 250+ locations• Next day delivery for stock product• Electronic Ordering Platform: www.graybar.com• Over 500 suppliers offered through contracts
Electrical & Data CommElectrical & Data Comm
• Greenguard• ISO 14001• Supports LEED credits for Commercial Interiors • Vendors have LEED buildings and processes• Includes Systems & Freestanding Furniture,
Seating, Filing Equipment & Related Products• Substantial discounts on all products• Dealer distributed and locally installed • Services included: Design Services, Project
Management, Installation and Asset Management
Office FurnitureOffice Furniture
• Vegetative roof system, reflective coatings, solvent-free materials and restorative products and services that meet LEED, CRRC and EnergyStar guidelines
• Contract includes options for design, inspections, maintenance, repair, re-roofs and new installation
• Over 200 local installers included in network
Roofing Supplies and Installation
Roofing Supplies and Installation
WEBSITE REVIEWValuable ResourcesWEBSITE REVIEWValuable Resources
SolutionsSolutions
SolutionsSolutions
SolutionsSolutions
SolutionsSolutions
Search FunctionSearch Function
Search Function ResultSearch Function Result
•Cooperative Contracts Concept•Add new products instead of soliticing•Office Depot’s Green Substitution Program
• Increase green sales and decrease costs• LA: increase 10%, savings 5% ($290,000)• Hennepin: Doubled their green spend from 24% to 48% and decreased their cost by 10%•Office Depot’s cartridge recycling program and remanufactured cartridges
•Graybar’s lighting recycling and audit programs
Savings OpportunitiesSavings Opportunities
www.gogreencommunities.org www.uscommunities.orgBryan [email protected]