Hartford directs procurement officers to favor environmentally preferable products, recycled content paper, EPEAT-rated electronics, and low-emission cleaning supplies under Climate Stewardship Initiative guidance.
The city procurement code requires the Office of Management and Budget to consider lifecycle impact, recycled content, and energy efficiency when awarding contracts. Hartford participates in Sustainable CT, a voluntary municipal certification program coordinated with Eastern Connecticut State University. Departments must report annual purchases of EPEAT computers, ENERGY STAR appliances, and Green Seal cleaning supplies. The policy intersects with the Living Wage ordinance in Chapter 22 by adding social criteria to vendor evaluation. Connecticut OPM offers cooperative contracts that Hartford uses to access discounted green products.
Procurement violations are addressed through internal audit by the Office of Management and Budget rather than civil fines, with potential vendor disqualification from future contracts.
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