Phoenix, AZ Environmental Rules: Sustainable Procurement (2026)

Phoenix Administrative Regulation 3.71 and the Office of Sustainability Sustainable Procurement Policy direct city departments to evaluate environmental and social impacts when purchasing goods and services. The policy prioritizes recycled-content paper and supplies, ENERGY STAR equipment, electric and hybrid fleet vehicles, low-VOC paints, water-efficient fixtures, and locally sourced products where feasible. Vendors competing for city contracts complete sustainability questionnaires, and the Climate Action Plan adds preference for low-emission service providers. The City Manager and Finance Department oversee compliance through the Procurement Division. Private buyers and Phoenix residents are not subject to the policy. Bidders for janitorial, fleet, construction, and IT contracts most often see sustainability-scoring criteria in solicitations.