Santa Clara County's Sustainable Procurement Policy directs all departments to prioritize recycled-content, energy-efficient, low-toxicity, and locally sourced products. Procurement leads the county's transition to a zero-emission light-duty fleet under the OneSCC Sustainability Plan.
The Santa Clara County Sustainable Procurement Policy adopted by the Board of Supervisors directs all departments to specify recycled-content paper, EPEAT-rated electronics, low-VOC paints and cleaners, and Energy Star or DOE FEMP-designated appliances when issuing solicitations or purchase orders. The Procurement Department oversees the county fleet plan replacing light-duty sedans, SUVs, and vans with battery-electric or plug-in hybrid models when feasible. Vendors competing for county contracts disclose product sustainability data, and bid evaluations award scoring credit for low-carbon, locally sourced, and small-business suppliers. Roads and Airports applies parallel construction-material standards including recycled aggregate, warm-mix asphalt, and rubberized binders where engineering tolerances allow.
Bids that fail to meet mandatory environmental specifications are rejected at evaluation stage. Contractors making false sustainability claims face debarment under county contracting rules and contract termination, with repayment of paid funds plus liquidated damages.
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