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POL - Innovations Award - Integrating Sustainability and Social Equity into the Procurement Process - Multnomah County, Oregon 2011

  • YEAR CREATED: 2011
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document provides detailed information about Multnomah County, Oregon's Sustainable Purchasing and Social Equity Policy. This policy was developed in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders over a two-year period. Its primary objective is to integrate sustainability factors into the procurement process to address the county's sustainability and social equity goals. The policy incorporates various elements to support its implementation effectively. It utilizes technology by incorporating embedded electronic checklists into the approval process. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive set of tools and resources for employees, vendors, and other agencies involved in the procurement process. Notably, the policy mandates the completion of a sustainable purchasing checklist for all purchases exceeding $5,000. One of the key focuses of the policy is to emphasize the consideration of sustainability and social equity in procurement decisions. For proposal procurements, a minimum of 25% of total evaluation points must be allocated to sustainable purchasing, social equity, and healthcare. Furthermore, the policy encourages the solicitation of certified Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Businesses for intermediate procurements. The policy also aims to contribute to the public procurement profession by addressing sustainability factors in service-based procurements, introducing new ways to define and measure social equity, and providing a replicable framework for other agencies and organizations. By integrating sustainable values and principles into the procurement process, the policy enhances the value of procurement to the organization and demonstrates the county's commitment to sustainability. Additionally, it establishes mechanisms for tracking and reporting on sustainable purchasing agency-wide. Moreover, the policy recognizes the opportunity to leverage the County's purchasing power to drive innovation and create demand for sustainable goods and services. This aspect further strengthens the county's commitment to sustainability and its role in promoting a more sustainable market.
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