When developing your product or project specifications, Integrate sustainability into the product specifications themselves.
Purchasing oversees its own prequalification program for General Contractors interested in doing business with Multnomah County.
Purchasing Articles
Recycled Content Source: PCRB 46-0320 and the 2003 Multnomah County Policy Paper and Paint.
PCRB rule 46-0320 provides detail surrounding the preference the County can give when purchasing goods made from recycled content.
Purchasing Resources for County Staff
Find resources and tools to help your business get certified as a State of Oregon MWESB, find networking opportunities, and build a greener, better business.
The sustainability of the way our vendors operate their business. Including sustainability criteria in our solicitation highlights the importance of sustainability issues to the County's core bus...
Responsible Business Practices at Multnomah County are driven by the Triple Bottom Line of Sustainability: Environmental Considerations, Social Equity, and Economic Impact.
Multnomah County is a member of the Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) and as such, we have a plethora of information accessible to us. The RPN produces Responsible Purchasing Guides for a range...
This procurement was an Request for Intermediate Proposal (RIP). This purpose of this procurement was to purchase services from one qualified vendor with the capacity, experience and resources to...
Employee and Vendors Surveys can be a useful tool for stakeholder participation, and as an outreach tool.
Tools and resources to help you make a more sustainable purchasing decision for Multnomah County
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In 2008 the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 08-112 directing a team to recommend improvements that would strengthen the oversight of financial and business stability of its persona...
One of the best kept secrets about sustainability is the fact that it can save money. Sustainable products are often more durable and efficient, which could mean a higher purchase price, but a sig...
When developing product specifications or RFP’s, buyers should take the necessary precautions to purchase goods with limited-to-no toxic chemicals. This will reduce hazardous waste disposal, futur...
Purchasing Training Definitions
Purchasing Transportation fuel efficient vehicles; route optimization; idling restrictions
Purchasing Using Total Cost of Ownership and Life Cycle Costing
Employee Surveys...
Managing waste can apply to packaging, meeting supplies, training materials, meals and refreshments, limits on giveaways and more.
Purchasing & Water Conservation
A recent government survey showed at least 36 states are anticipating local, regional, or statewide water shortages by 2013. By using water more efficiently, we can help preserve water supplies fo...