August 2013

View entire RFP Bearing Analysis, Maintenance and Repair Services

Through this procurement the Department of County Assets, Division of Facilities and Property Management (FPM) was seeking bearing analysis, maintenance and repair services for various fan systems, air handler units and cooling towers. Services are intended to assist FPM staff in maintaining the aforementioned assets in County facilities.

Sustainability Questions Used (additional sustainability reference on pages 7 & 9):

1. Please demonstrate how your firm will provide the goods and services identified in the scope of
services in a sustainable manner. What measures will you take to minimize impacts to the
environment in the delivery of your goods and services? This may include but is not limited to the
following:

  • Energy efficiency standards, certifications, or other information that would apply to the
    equipment this is used to complete the work
  • Transportation and fuel efficiency
  • Third party certified materials and supplies
  • Product disposal

Please provide specific examples, metrics, details of efforts, practices, and/or processes.

2. Sustainability Innovations – Going above and beyond industry best practices, what sustainability
innovations does your firm have to offer in the delivery of goods and services? How do these
sustainability innovations go above and beyond industry best practices? Please provide specific
metrics, details, and practices.

3. Please demonstrate your business’s or organization’s sustainable business practices, which could
include, but are not limited to a formal sustainability program and/or policies covering recycling
measures; energy conservation plans; water conservation policies; and a green cleaning policy.
Please provide specific examples, metrics, and details of practices and include copies of reports,
policies or plans if available.

4. Provide descriptions of analysis, process changes or product changes you have undertaken or are
undertaking to identify and/or replace any toxic substances in your service. What means and
methods have you used in the past and/or will you use? How did you identify and/or replace toxic
substances? Provide specific examples, metrics, details of efforts, practices, and/or processes.