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 applicable electronics (e.g., servers, computers and displays, imaging equipment, mobile phones, and televisions) must be on the EPEAT Registry at the Bronze level or higher;
• If EPEAT-registered televisions are not available that meet the state’s technical requirements, bidders shall offer and clearly label TCO Certified televisions and ENERGY STAR-certified and RoHS-compliant televisions.

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.

• Electronics on the EPEAT Registry at the Silver or Gold level.
• Products on the current ENERGY STAR Most Efficient List; and
• Products that comply with the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive, which means it is free of lead solder, PBDE flame retardants, and several 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 39.26.265
• EO 04-01: Persistent Toxic Chemicals
• DES Electronics Products Purchasing Preference (POL-DES-265-00)
• RCW 19.27A: Energy Related Building Standards
• RCW 39.26.265
• RCW 70A.350
• Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Registry