HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-03; Council Policy No. 49 - Procurement Policy - Recycled ProductsCITY OF CARLSBAD
Policy No. 49
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT Date issued g/3/91
Effective Date g/3/91
Cancellation Date n/a
General Subject: PROCUREMENT POLICY SuDersedes No. n/a _
Specific Subject: RECYCLED PRODUCTS
Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department and
Division Heads, Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
BACKGROUND:
Solid waste management poses an increasingly difficult challenge as America’s
consumption increases and landfill space becomes more scarce. With the
enactment of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939),
recycling is now the law in California. The City of Carlsbad, as well as the County
of San Diego and other cities are involved in implementing recycling services to
meet the requirements of the new law and to conserve natural resources.
The City’s implementation of a recycling program, by itself, is insufficient.
Recycling has not truly taken place until the recycled material has been used in the
manufacture of a product and that product has been purchased and placed in
use. As processing facilities and markets become available, additional recycled
materials can be purchased by the City. State and local government purchases
account for 12-13 percent of the gross national product. Government purchases
can have a direct and meaningful influence on the market place.
PURPOSE:
It is the intent of the City Council that the City of Carlsbad take a leadership role
not only in recycling its waste products but also in the purchase of recycled
products for use in the delivery of City services. It is the purpose of this policy to
provide direction to the City Manager and Purchasing Officer in the procurement
and use of recycled products.
POLICY:
1. It is the policy of the City of Carlsbad to purchase and use recycled products
whenever possible except when such use negatively impacts health, safety or
operational efficiency.
2. The purchase of products that cannot be recycled or reused is strongly
discouraged.
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
Policv No. 49
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT Date Issued 913191
Effective Date g/3/91
Cancellation Date n/a
General Subject: PROCUREMENT POLICY Suoersedes No. n/a
Specific Subject: RECYCLED PRODUCTS
Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department and Division Heads, Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
3. Recycled paper shall be purchased and used in all copy machines that will accept
it and shall be used for all printing purposes possible. When feasible, a recycled
paper logo or statement “Printed on recycled paper” shall be used.
City departments and divisions shall use recycled paper for their letterhead,
envelopes and business cards. A recycled paper designation shall be printed on
all letterhead.
4. City departments shall examine their purchasing specifications and where feasible,
restructure them to require the use of products that incorporate recycled materials
in their manufacture. Whenever possible, these products shall state they are made
of recycled materials. The Recycled Products List shall include but not be limited
to the following:
1) Paper products
2) Construction supplies
3) Automotive, road and highway supplies
4) Landscape materials and equipment
5) Janitorial supplies
6) Plastic materials and equipment
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7) Glass and rubber supplies.
A 15% preference, not to exceed $1,000 per contract, shall be given to recycled
products. The preference percentage shall be based on the lowest bid or price
quoted by the vendor or contractor offering nonrecycled products.
6. The Purchasing Department shall prepare for the City Council an annual report on
the implementation of this policy.
7. The City shall cooperate with the County of San Diego, SANDAG and other
governmental agencies in the development of programs and procedures which will
further this policy.