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.

• Food service gloves may not contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

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.

• Gloves that are certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI).

• Compostable gloves are made of a plant-based plastic called polylactic acid (PLA).

Laws, rules, and executive orders

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

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