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Find "Green" Contract Language

Proposals for Bid and final contract language are tools that provide important instructions for vendors. Use these tools to ensure that the products and services needed by your agency contribute to personal and environmental health.

The State Procurement Office already includes requirements for recycled-paper and many recycled-content products. Many of their contracts also require energy-efficient products and products with fewer hazardous ingredients.

Consider this:

  • Many products today contain substances known to be carcinogenic or toxic.
  • Sick Building Syndrome: Reduce exposure to toxic gas released from products containing formaldehyde, phthalates and other harmful ingredients that change the quality of air we breathe.
  • Many, many alternatives are available to manufacturers –your contract could be the push they need to reduce the harmful ingredients in their products!
  • Ask us for help! (sboggs@mt.gov or 841-5217)
  • Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN)
    The Department of Administration is a member of the Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) and encourages all agencies to take advantage of the educational webinars and purchasing guides available through this website. Agencies may choose to join RPN on their own, or contact Gretchen Bingman, DOA or Sandra Boggs, DEQ to learn how to access members-only parts of the website.

  • Product Stewardship Institute (PSI)
    PSI is a membership-based organization that encourages product design changes to reduce the health and environmental impacts of consumer products.
  • The Department of Environmental Quality has joined PSI and participates in national discussions with manufacturers, retailers, federal agencies and environmental groups working to work towards solutions regarding federal electronics stewardship legislation, reducing use of mercury and other harsh chemicals in products, and much more.

    • Networking Calls
      PSI organizes informational calls to update interested parties of recent projects and initiatives. To participate, contact Sandra Boggs, DEQ.