Specifications include, but are not limited to:OSD has determined that the commodities listed below are available at a value and quality comparable to non-environmentally preferable counterparts. In an effort to assist departments, OSD has established statewide contracts for each of the commodities listed in this section. Non-Executive departments and other public entities are encouraged to use these statewide contracts whenever feasible. Executive departments are required to use these statewide contracts. If any unusual circumstances necessitate a separate procurement of these designated commodities, and OSD has approved the procurement, the BID must include the mandatory minimum specifications presented below. Responses that do not meet the mandatory minimum specifications should be considered unresponsive and be disqualified. Paper Products and Office Supplies printing and writing papers, computer paper and forms, envelopes – minimum 30% post-consumer content for all products in this group, except for coated papers which may be 10% post-consumer content printed materials – minimum 30% post-consumer content, except for coated papers which may be 10% post-consumer content; printers must comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations; printing facilities located in Massachusetts must also comply with the requirements of DEP’s Environmental Results Program (www.mass.gov/dep/erp/about.htm). file folders – minimum 10% post-consumer content writing tablets, message pads and all other office paper – minimum 20% post-consumer content corrugated cardboard boxes – minimum 35% post-consumer content Janitorial Products paper towels – minimum 100% total recycled content, 40% post-consumer content toilet tissue – minimum 100% total recycled content, 20% post-consumer content facial tissue – minimum 100% total recycled content, 10% post-consumer content napkins – minimum 100% total recycled content, 30% post-consumer content paper wipes, disposable – 50% post-consumer content wiping rags, cotton – 100% reused cotton plastic trash bags – minimum of 20% post-consumer content
