Sustainability & Environmental
Management System (SEMS)
Contractors Training
Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012
Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO
Building 41, Remington Arms Room
Call-in Number: 1-888-595-8957
Passcode: 9525900#
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AGENDA
• GSA Mission: How SEMS Fits in with DFC
Contractors
• Environmental Policy
• SEMS Overview
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GSA Mission
“…use expertise to provide innovative solutions
for our customers in support of their missions
and by so doing foster an effective, sustainable
and transparent Government for the American
People.”
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GSA Environmental Policy
The GSA commits to:
• Comply with Regulations
• Prevent Pollution
• Promoting Awareness
• Continual Improvement
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GSA Strategic Sustainability Policy
The GSA commits to:
• Conserve energy & water
(Use energy efficient equip.)
• Eliminate waste &
pollution (reduce-reuserecycle)
• Buy environmentally
preferred products
• Reduce greenhouse gases
• Continual reassessment
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What is an SEMS?
It’s a system to maintain environmental compliance
and IMPROVE environmental performance
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Sustainable Real Estate
Economic
(lower utility bills and O & M costs, smart use of space)
Environmental
(conserve natural resources,
emit less GHG)
Social
(improve work space, enhance
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communities, environmental justice)
Environmental Footprint
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Introductions
THE TEAM!
• SEMS Core Team
• SC Representatives
• Program Managers
• Project Managers
• Property Managers
• Contracting Officers
• Contractors
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SEMS Objectives
• Improve regional engagement
• Improve SEMS planning for environmental program
areas
• Improve tracking of performance metrics and reporting
to R8 leadership
• Improve internal awareness of environmental programs
and procedures
• Support DFC pursuit of Gold Rating from CDPHE
• KISS
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SEMS Objectives and Project Managers
Work with Contract Specialists at Planning Stage
 Integrate sustainability into my projects
 Integrate SEMS into my projects
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Environmental Procedures
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Elevators
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Infrastructure
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WATER METER MEASUREMENTS
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WATER INCLUSION / INTRUSION
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
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SPILL RESPONSE
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SANITARY SEWER DISCHARGE
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PRE-DEMOLITION INSPECTION
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RECYCLING and UNIVERSAL WASTE
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE- WATER
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PCB MANAGEMENT
MAINTENANCE- GREEN PURCHASING
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE- CHEMICAL
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UTILITY METERING- ENERGY USE
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SUSTAINABLE NEW CONSTRUCTION and
MAJOR RENOVATIONS - HPGB
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Drywall
Roofing
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Drains
Plumbing
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FUGITIVE DUST MANAGEMENT
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FACILITY SOLID WASTE
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Concrete
EXCAVATION PERMIT
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DRINKING WATER- LEAD TESTING
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Chiller
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CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND
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Carpeting /
Flooring
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CHILLER EMISSIONS PROGRAM
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CONSTRUCTION and DEMOLITION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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CHEMICAL STORAGE and DISPOSAL
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BOILER EMISSIONS
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT
Asbestos
Removal
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Alteration
(R&A) Construction)
BUILDING DESIGN and SPECS.ENERGY USE
90-DAY STORAGE AREA: EMERGENCY
HAZARDOUS WASTE SPILL RESPONSE
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90-Day Storage Area: Old construction material being demoed may contain hazardous materials (e.g. dry wall: asbestos, paint: lead, electrical: PCB ballasts)
Asbestos Management may only require Asbestos Awareness training.
Infrastructure, non-surface features.
Electrical projects outdoors may require excavations and therefore a dig permit.
Pre-Demolition is conducted by the GSA PM, report of findings given to contractor.
Facility Solid Waste Management pertains to the removal of trash from office areas.
Roofing: Old roofing may contain asbestos and the flange or trim heavy metals.
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Procedure /
Parameter
(Services)
Environmental
Operation and
Maintenance
Pipeline Repair
Snow Removal
Trash Removal
Custodial /
Janitorial
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Environmental pertains to investigative and cleanup (remediation) work
Grounds Maintenance: Landscaping, sprinkler repair
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WATER METER MEASUREMENTS
WATER INCLUSION / INTRUSION
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RENOVATIONS - HPGB
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SPILL RESPONSE
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SANITARY SEWER DISCHARGE
RECYCLING and UNIVERSAL WASTE
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PRE-DEMOLITION INSPECTION
PCB MANAGEMENT
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE- WATER USE
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE- CHEMICAL
USAGE
MAINTENANCE- GREEN PURCHASING
FUGITIVE DUST MANAGEMENT
FACILITY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
EXCAVATION PERMIT
DRINKING WATER- LEAD TESTING
CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND
BACKFLOW PREVENTION
CONSTRUCTION and DEMOLITION WASTE
MANAGEMENT
CHILLER EMISSIONS PROGRAM
CHEMICAL STORAGE and DISPOSAL
BUILDING DESIGN and SPECS.-ENERGY USE
BOILER EMISSIONS
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT
HAZARDOUS WASTE SPILL RESPONSE
90-DAY STORAGE AREA: EMERGENCY
Environmental Procedures
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Environmental Procedures
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Project Management & Green Purchasing
GSA is looking for:
• Green preferred purchasing
• Biobased products
• Less toxic products (i.e., cleansers, paints, solvents,
pesticides, herbicides, etc.)
• Equipment that uses less energy
• Avoid Ozone Depleting Chemicals
Documentation and Records:
• Record keeping and Reporting
• Supply spec-sheets
• When green products are not available - Fill out a Waiver
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Project Managers Work with Contractors
 Interface with Contractors to ensure that SEMS procedures are
understood and followed
 Assist Contractors with compliance reporting
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Resources
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R8SEMS.com
SEMS Introductory Training Slide Show
Sustainable Federal Laws, Policies, and Executive Orders
GSA Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan
SEMS Core Team
Contracting Officer or CO Representative
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