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.

• N-95 masks must be on the NIOSH/CDC Approved N95 Respirators A Suppliers List.
• Face shields and goggles: All face shields shall be free of PVC and latex.  Vendors shall disclose whether the product has an antifog coating that contains PFAS.
• Bouffant caps, aprons, booties (shoe covers), coveralls and gowns, including reusable and single-use products: All products shall be free of PVC and latex. Preferred to avoid silicone. Vendors shall identify all products that contain PFAS (e.g.,Goretex, PTFE and other materials and chemical treatments).
• PAPR System: The PAPR system shall use rechargeable batteries that do not contain lead or cadmium. It is desirable for the vendor to collect and recycle spent PAPR batteries.

Consideration for purchaser

• All mask products must be free of PVC, latex, and PFAS (e.g., PTFE and Goretex) materials and treatments.

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)
• 70.95M RCW: Mercury
• EO 04-01: Persistent Toxic Chemicals