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Chapter 187ALOCAL PRODUCER, LOCAL‐FOOD PURCHASER, & SUSTAINABLE
BUSINESS PREFERENCE CODE
Co‐Presented by Jenita McGowan, Office of Sustainability and Shanelle Johnson, Office of Equal Opportunity
LOCAL PRODUCER, LOCAL‐FOOD PURCHASER, & SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
PurposePromotes self‐help for the regional economy by providing incentives/credits to local companies that compete for City work.
Background•2008: Mayor Jackson’s challenge to public and private sector, invest additional $2 billion in our local economy. •In 2009: Incentives for local producers including food growers•Early 2010: Ordinance was passed
LOCAL PRODUCER, LOCAL‐FOOD PURCHASER, & SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Time Period City County Region
2008 40% 51% 61%
2009 49% 63% 72%
City Purchase Dollars Spent on Companies by Location
LOCAL PRODUCER, LOCAL‐FOOD PURCHASER, & SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Ordinance•Created with input from the Cleveland‐Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition, Cleveland City Council, the Office of Sustainability and the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO)
•Creating a “self‐help” regional economy by providing incentives: •Bid discounts on competitively bid contracts•Evaluation credits on professional service contracts
• 3‐possible incentives: Local Producer, Sustainable Business and Local Food Purchaser
LOCAL PRODUCER ~ LPECompanies headquartered in the 5‐county region which fabricate, process or supply goods or services in the region; Certified through OEO.
• 5‐county region includes: Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina
As well as growers or producers of food headquartered in a wider 15‐county region; Certified through OEO.
• 15‐county region includes: the above 5 counties, as well as, Ashland, Erie, Holmes, Huron, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne
2% Bid Discount or 2 Evaluation Credits
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS ~ SUBE
Companies headquartered in the 5‐county region which meet certain sustainability practices set by the Office of Sustainability; Certified through OEO.
• 5‐county region includes: Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina Counties
2 % Bid Discount or 2 Evaluation Credits
LOCAL FOOD PURCHASERCompanies which purchase local food in an amount not less than 20% of their City contract from within a 15‐county region.
• 15‐county region includes: Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Ashland, Erie, Holmes, Huron, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne
2% Bid Discount or 2 Evaluation Credits (on a contract by contract basis)
Local Producer ~ LPEMust register with OEO as a Local Producer. To register, complete and submit a
certification application. Applications can be downloaded from OEO’s website at www.city.cleveland.oh.us/oeo .
Local Food PurchaserCompanies submitted bid or proposal should include schedules and
attachments indicating their commitment and ability to purchase a minimum of 20% local food. OEO determines compliance with the Local Food incentives.• Cleveland is one of the first cities in the nation to provide this type of
incentiveExample of a contract where Local Food Purchaser incentive applied:
• City of Cleveland Cafeterias
Implementation
Sustainable Business ~ SUBEMust register with OEO as a Sustainable Business. To register complete and submit a certification application. In order to be certified, company must already be certified by an approved Sustainability program.
Accepted Sustainable Business Program Certifications1. Green Plus
• www.gogreenplus.org2. E4S, Green City Certification Program
• www.e4s.org
Implementation
Green Plus Program www.gogreenplus.org
Steps• Diagnostic Survey• Feedback/Diagnostic Report• Green Plus Mover OR Certified Green Plus• If a Mover: Create Sustainability Plan• Implement Changes and resubmit Diagnostic Survey• Certification• Site Visit/Audit • Cost: $350 through chamber of commerce or $550 if
not a member.
Based on an E4S Sustainability Implementation Group Program launched in 2005
First Steps: Topic specific modules that include two workshops and one self‐assessment. Topics include waste reduction, energy efficiency, green procurement and more.
Integrated Strategies: A 6‐8 month strategic planning process aligned with SC2019 Strategies and City of Cleveland vendor requirements.Price: $750 Please call Mike at 216‐451‐7755 or visit www.e4s.orgfor more information
Green City Certification Program
Nuts and Bolts• Can receive multiple discounts or credits up to a maximum of 4%; can also be combined with the CSB/MBE/FBE discount or credit for up to 9%
• Sustainable Businesses must be certified by an approved rating system or program
• Local Food Purchaser must show invoices that prove 20% local food purchases over the length of the contract
• Administrated by OEO
Example:Company A Company B
Headquartered in New York Certified Local Producer (2% Discount)
Not Certified Sustainable Certified Sustainable (2% Discount)
Bid: $97/shipment Bid: $100/shipment
Bid Discount = 0% Bid Discount = 4%
Bid Evaluated at: $97 Bid Evaluated at: $96
Not Awarded Contract Awarded Contract
N/A Award Amount: $100
Jenita McGowan, Sustainability ManagerCity of Cleveland
216‐664‐2444 Ext [email protected]
Shanelle Johnson, Assistant Administrator, OEO216‐664‐4029
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