EIPS is looking to reduce toxins and hazardous materials in cleaning and disinfecting supplies to reduce air and water pollution and to protect human health and safety in learning and workplace environments. To assist with LEED requirements, taking into consideration performance and cost, EIPS is looking to purchase products which have the least adverse impact on health and the environment. As such, EIPS is looking to purchase safe products that are: - produced from re-cycled materials, have minimal adverse effect on human health, conserve natural resources and reduce waste; - third party certified products that are certified through UL ECOLOGO, and or GREEN SEAL will be given consideration; and - products which are GREENGUARD GOLD certified are preferred. Cleaning/Disinfecting Products: - preference is for hydrogen peroxide based chemical products; - preference is for an all-in-one cleaner/disinfectant; - disinfectants must be approved by Health Canada, have a Drug Identification Number (DIN) and a broad-spectrum virucidal claim OR a virucidal claim against non-enveloped viruses or coronaviruses; - should have a kill time of five minutes or less against strains of SARS-CoV-2(COVID-19); - must be dilutable (concentrate format) – no ready to use products (RTU); - must have no or low VOC claim; - should have virucide, bactericide, fungicide and mildewcide properties; - should meet bloodborne pathogen standards for decontaminating blood and bodily fluids; - organic ingredients in the product should be readily biodegradable in accordance with OECD301 Standard; - preference for products that are AHP(R) – actively will break down into water and oxygen after use - preference for fragrance-free products; - should have a low or no VOC claim; - preference for products that contains no phosphorous or nonylphenol ethoxylate (NPE) detergents; - should be able to be diluted with cold water; and - preference for products that do not require PPE when in diluted form. Bathroom Cleaners: - preference for products that can effectively clean toilet bowls, urinals, and porcelain sinks; - must be mild all-purpose cleaners which will not damage porcelain, metal, countertops and tiles; - should be effective to clean and de-scale to remove hard water deposits, soap scum and urine salts - should be fragrance free; - must have no or low VOC claim; - must be phosphate free; - must not cause harm to plumbing systems; and - organic ingredients in the product should be readily biodegradable in accordance with OECD301 Standard. Heavy Duty Degreaser: - should be able to effectively remove grease, grime, oily residue and other difficult to remove materials; - must be safe to use on floors, walls, ceramic, plastic, metal and concrete; - must have a no or low VOC claim; and - should be fragrance-free. Graffiti Remover: - should be preferably formulated with ingredients that are biodegradable; - should have a low VOC claim; - should be able to efficiently remove spray paint, ink, permanent markers and other hard to remove substances from interior and exterior surfaces; and - should not cause damage to school contents such as desks, counter tops, metal lockers, ceramic walls, painted drywalls, cement, brick, walls, and metal lockers. Floor Wax: - should be an environmentally formulated sealer finish which produces a noticeable gloss; - should dry to a smooth, hard, clear and colorless coating within 30-40 minutes; - should be easy to re-coat and should be quick to remove coats; - should be safe for most resilient hard surface flooring including vinyl composition, linoleum, terrazzo, and quarry tile; - should be durable for heavy foot traffic; and - should not contain materials harmful for the wastewater treatment systems such as heavy metals or zinc. Floor Stripper: - should quickly and effectively remove wax; - should have a low VOC claim; - should not contain any butyl, phosphate or ammonia; and - must not cause damage to vinyl composition, linoleum, terrazzo, and quarry tile. Carpet Cleaner: - should be conducive for carpet extraction, bonnet cleaning, and carpet spot stain remover; - should be able to removal soils without causing harm to the carpet; - should be able to effectively removal salts and ice-melt staining from entrance matting; - should be fragrance free; and - should be able to be used with cold water. Odor Eliminator/Cleaner: - should be highly concentrated, and contain microbial enzyme producing bacteria and odor counteractants; - should be effective to treat grout, urinals, drains, showers and surface areas of locker rooms; - should be able to treat fats, grease and deposits in grout and floors commercial kitchens; and - should be effective for use on carpets. Hand Soap: EIPS is interested in hand soap that is gentle, dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic, fragrance and dye free, pH-balanced and Triclosan-Free. The re-fill cartridges should be 100% recyclable, allow for at least 99% of the product to be used up and be designed for heavy use. The refill cartridges should be designed to be sealed so-as-to reduce the risk of cross contamination and should be designed to not allow for dripping to ensure that counters remain clean. Hand Sanitizer and Dispensers: - must be Soapopular brand, alternatives will not be considered; and - must be Non-alcohol foaming. Paper Products – Toilet Paper and Paper Towel: - should be at minimum, Green Seal Standard GS-1 Certified; - should be coreless paper towel and toilet paper; - should be UL ECOLOGO Certified; and - should contain at least 25% Post-Consumer Recycled material. Garbage Bags: - preference: 100% degradable, made of 100% re-cycled plastic, 100% recyclable product; - compostable bags must be tested according to the requirements of ASTM 6954-04; and - product does not create or release methane gas. Ice Melt: - preference is for a product that is not harmful to vegetation – will not damage grass, trees and shrubs - is safe for children and pets; - should be comprised of an anti-corrosion formula to reduce damage to vehicles, equipment and other metals; - should be comprised of formulations which will minimize damage to wood and concrete; - should be non-tracking to help protect carpets and flooring; - should be easy to use – no PPE required for application; and - should be fast acting. Packaging: - should be designed to reduce waste; and - should be 100% recyclable. Dispensers: - all paper towel and soap dispensers are to be provided (in bulk quantities) at no cost to EIPS for the initial install and throughout the duration of the contract when required; - all dispensers should be constructed of strong durable material which are designed for heavy usage; - should have a low maintenance design to ensure easy to maintain, clean, and have a window to check quantity capacity; - toilet paper dispensers should be stainless steel, double capacity featuring an automatic drop down to ensure continuous supply, and be able to support coreless toilet paper rolls; - should be high capacity to minimize refill frequency; - should be easy to refill to maximize efficiency; - soap and paper towel dispensers must be manual; - dispensers which are hard wired or require batteries will not be considered; - paper towel dispensers must have a manual feed wheel which does not allow for the paper to go back up into the unit; - paper towel dispensers should have a front pump bar or wheel to effectively pull-down paper. Slide turn wheels which have a low profile are not preferred; - Soap dispensers should allow for portion control settings; chemical dispensing systems for the cleaning supplies should allow for multiple chemicals to be housed in lockable cabinet; 1. the cabinet unit should be equipped with a selector valve to easily change from each different product. The unit should have the capability to dispense product into buckets or spray bottles at the correct dilution ratio; 2. the chemical dispensing hose should be at a minimum of 8 feet in length and should have a pull trigger handle to start and stop at the desired fill level; 3. the chemical dispensing unit should be water valve operated, filling both buckets and water bottles from the same chemical port; 4. the chemical dispensing unit should be equipped with back flow preventers inside the unit that comply with CSA B64.10; 5. maintenance free chemical dispensing systems are required for commercial kitchen areas for 2-3 compartment size sinks; 6. the dispensing system must automatically dispense the correct amount of chemical based on the water flow; - components and parts must be readily available; and - contractor is required to perform all necessary repairs in a timely manner without incurring any costs to EIPS. Glass Cleaner: - should be non-ammoniated, non-streaking and quick drying; and - should be safe to use on stainless steel, chrome, and washable surfaces.
