Required specifications

The following have been identified as green specifications relevant to the good/services as minimum mandatory requirements. These would not be part of a scored exhibit. If you are using the Washington state procurement manual templates, the following should be inserted in the relevant document that describes the product or performance requirements.

• Keyboard cleaners must be EITHER mechanical or a chemical formulation that is free of chlorinated compounds and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
• Air dusters containing HFC-152a (1,1,1,2-Tetrafloruoroethane) are also prohibited because they are considered PFAS.

Preferred specifications

The following have been identified as green specifications relevant to the goods/services as preferred specifications to be scored. These would be part of your evaluation. If you are using the Washington state procurement manual templates, the following should be inserted in the relevant document that is used for evaluation.

• Products with a label indicating they comply with the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive.
• Products that do not contain vinyl (PVC) or stain-resistant fabric, which is likely to be treated with PFAS non-stick "Forever Chemicals."
• Products that not been treated with antimicrobials such as Microban.

Consideration for purchasers

• Consider buying a keyboard that comes with a washable cover, which can reduce the use of “air dusters” and other chemical keyboard cleaners and lower maintenance costs.

Laws, rules, and executive orders

These laws, rules, and executive orders are the basis for these specifications:

• RCW 70A.60: Hydrofluorocarbons — Emissions Reduction