Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) - Procurement
EPP is a major area where we can reduce the city’s impact on the environment. EPP means comparing two products or services that serve the same purpose and purchasing the one that is better for the environment. EPP combines low cost, good performance, and reduced environmental impacts.
Resources for Buyers and Prospective Vendors
The City of Phoenix Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy outlines the practices and standards to be implemented by city staff when making procurement decisions. There are currently fourteen commodity groups where EPP are available. From the list below, click on a commodity group for: 1) existing contracts with EPP; or, 2) information on environmental and health issues, 3) EPP standards and specifications, and 4) resources/eco-labels. All products are LEED-compliant, where applicable.
The 14 commodity groups are:
1. Appliances
2. Building Fixtures and Equipment (includes Building MRO Supplies)
3. Building Materials and Supplies
5. Commercial Food Service - no contracts or contract opportunities available at this time
6. Fleets/Equipment/Aircraft and Supplies
7. Landscaping and Parks and Recreation Products
9. Office Equipment/Lighting/Furniture
10. Office Paper / Non-Paper (expendable)
11. Pesticides
12. Printing
13. Recovery and Reuse Services
14. Transportation Related Products
Additional Resources for Prospective Vendors
Green Vendor Showcase of Opportunities
Feb. 9, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Phoenix City Hall Atrium, 200 W. Washington Street
The city of Phoenix Green Team is pleased to present the Green Vendor Showcase of Opportunities on Feb. 9. The purpose of the event is to increase business development opportunities for green firms as well as those that want to be green. Vendors will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with more than 20 city departments and discuss business opportunities. The event will also offer concurrent workshops on small business certification, technical and business assistance programs, and the city’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Program.
In addition, four vendors will be chosen, via lottery, to highlight their company and their products and/or services. Vendors interested in this opportunity must RSVP by the registration date of Jan. 31 and enter your name into the drawing. Winners will be selected and notified one week before the event.
There is no cost to participate! To register, please email trudy.merrill@phoenix.gov or call 602-256-5669 by close of business January 31, 2012.
The Phoenix Green Team, led by Carolyn Bristo, Phoenix Sustainability Officer, strives to continue to develop a sustainability legacy by assuring the highest quality of life for everyone through effective stewardship of natural, human and economic resources. The Green Team is leading efforts to educate, inspire, and embrace sustainability.
Green Vendor Invitation Letter
Green Vendor Showcase of Opportunities Flyer