Guideline - Integrating Environmental Performance Considerations in Federal Procurement

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
   • 1.1 Introduction
   • 1.2 Scope
   • 1.3 Environmentally Preferable Procurement
   • 1.4 Value for Money and Life Cycle Cost
     • 1.4.1 Introduction
     • 1.4.2 Life Cycle Cost
2. Planning and Identifying Requirements
   • 2.1 Introduction
   • 2.2 Opportunity to Consider Environmental Impacts and Reduce Costs
   • 2.3 Requirement Definition
     • 2.3.1 Introduction
     • 2.3.2 Performance/Functional Specifications
     • 2.3.3 Continuous Improvement
     • 2.3.4 Environmental Labels
     • 2.3.5 Options
     • 2.3.6 Early Engagement
3. Acquisition
   • 3.1 Introduction
   • 3.2 Selection According to Technical Capacity
   • 3.3 Evaluation of Bids
   • 3.4 Contract Award
   • 3.5 Contract Performance Clauses
4. Contract Management
5. Use, Operation and Maintenance
6. Disposal
7. Links
8. Appendices
   • Appendix 1: Understanding Environmental Terminology
   • Appendix 2: Examples of Environmental Factors and Evaluation Indicators