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.

• All heating products must EITHER:  
  • Be ENERGY STAR-certified; OR 
  • Meet the state of California’s Title 20 Appliance Efficiency Regulations 
• Bidders may not offer heating equipment with mercury-containing switches on this contract unless there is no technically feasible alternative.

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.

• ENERGY STAR Most Efficient; and/or
• RoHS-compliant, which means they are free of lead and other chemicals of concern

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)
• RCW 19.27A: Energy Related Building Standards
• EO 04-01: Persistent Toxic Chemicals
• RCW 70A.230.060: Mercury-free Product Preference
• Nonmercury-Added Products Purchasing Preference (POL-DES-70A.230-00)