Custodial Model Contract Language
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Minimum required language:
In accordance with FAR Part 23.1:
Meet statutory purchasing program requirements:
To the maximum extent practicable, products and services provided through the contract shall be certified to the following applicable single-attribute standard/ecolabel.
- Single-Attribute (covering Commercial Compostability only)
- BPI Commercial Compostability Certification Scheme
Minimum required language:
In accordance with FAR Part 23.1:
Meet statutory purchasing program requirements:
To the maximum extent practicable, products and services provided through the contract shall be certified to any of the following applicable multi-attribute standards/ecolabels.
- Ecologo/UL 175 Standard for Sustainability for Sanitary Paper Products
- Green Seal® 1 Standard for Sanitary Paper Products
Minimum required language:
In accordance with FAR Part 23.1:
Meet statutory purchasing program requirements:
To the maximum extent practicable, products and services provided through the contract shall be certified to any of the following applicable multi-attribute standards/ecolabels.
- Ecologo/UL 2759 Standard for Hard Surface Cleaners
- Ecologo/UL 2795 Standard for Sustainability for Carpet and Upholstery Care Products
- Green Seal® 37 Standard for Cleaning Products for Industrial and Institutional Use
- Safer Choice
Optional model language:
Purchasers may use the following language to encourage suppliers to provide products that restrict or eliminate Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
Compliant with FAR Part 23.1:
Meet statutory purchasing program requirements:
To avoid the procurement of products containing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), to the maximum extent practicable, products and services provided through the contract shall be certified to the following applicable standard/ecolabel.
- Green Seal® 37 Standard for Cleaning Products for Industrial and Institutional Use
- Safer Choice
Floor Care
Minimum required language:
In accordance with FAR Part 23.1:
Meet statutory purchasing program requirements:
To the maximum extent practicable, floor care products and services provided through the contract shall be certified to any of the following applicable multi-attribute standards/ecolabels:
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Ecologo/UL 2777 Standard for Sustainability for Hard Floor Care Products
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Green Sea® 40 Standard for Floor-Care Products for Industrial and Institutional Use
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Safer Choice
Optional model language:
Purchasers may use the following language to encourage suppliers to provide products that restrict or eliminate Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS).
Compliant with FAR Part 23.1:
Meet statutory purchasing program requirements:
To avoid the procurement of products containing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), to the maximum extent practicable, products and services provided through the contract shall be certified to the following applicable standard/ecolabel.
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Safer Choice
Hand Soap
Minimum required language:
In accordance with FAR Part 23.1:
Meet statutory purchasing program requirements:
To the maximum extent practicable, products and services provided through the contract shall be certified to any of the following applicable multi-attribute standards/ecolabels.
- Ecologo/UL 2784 Standard for Hand Cleaners
- Green Seal® 41 Standard for Hand Cleaners for Industrial and Institutional Use
- Safer Choice
Paper Towels
Minimum required language:
In accordance with FAR Part 23.1:
Meet statutory purchasing program requirements:
To the maximum extent practicable, products and services provided through the contract shall be certified to any of the following applicable multi-attribute standards/ecolabels.
- Ecologo/UL 175 Standard for Sustainability for Sanitary Paper Products
- Green Seal® 1 Standard for Sanitary Paper Products
Trash Bags
Minimum required language:
In accordance with FAR Part 23.1:
Meet statutory purchasing program requirements:
When BioPreferred® – Federal Purchasing (FP) and CPG are both required, the agency shall purchase the item that meets the CPG requirements (per FAR 23.405 Procedures (c) and Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, Section 9002 (b))
To the maximum extent practicable, products and services provided through the contract shall be certified to the following applicable multi-attribute standard/ecolabel.
- Ecologo/UL 126 Standard for Sustainability for Plastic Film Products