Systemwide Procurement
Sustainable Procurement Category Information | Facilities & Maintenance
Key Category Guidelines and Goals
UC Sustainable Procurement Guidelines set specific standards for these major product categories within the Facilities & Maintenance portfolio:
- Cleaning Supplies
- Office Supplies
- Indoor Furniture
- Water Appliances/Fixtures.
General Criteria
Some Environmental, Economic and Social sustainability criteria are applicable across all or most different product or service categories. Refer to the Sustainable Procurement Guidelines for general criteria that must be applied to applicable categories and included in the specifications for all relevant solicitations and contracts.
Solicitation Guidance and RFx Questions
Other Resources
- UC Sustainable Foodservice
- UC Global Food Initiative
- UL SPOT™ - product search tool including sustainability certifications and green purchasing information
- UC Healthy Vending Policy - Implementation and Best Practices Toolkit (2018)
- Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (all UC are members - contact your SPWG rep for information)