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.

• Medical exam gloves may not contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
• All single-use gloves shall be powder-free and labeled as such.

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.

• Cradle to Cradle Product Material Health v 4.0 (Silver or higher).

Consideration for Purchaser

• Avoid latex exam gloves due to allergies.
• Purchase nitrile exam gloves instead.

Laws, rules, and executive orders

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

• EO 20-01: State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP)
• EO 04-01: Persistent Toxic Chemicals