Since 2015, Alameda County has been recognized five times by the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council for its excellence in sustainable purchasing, most recently in 2019 for implementing a regional sustainable procurement strategy.
What we buy has an impact on the world around us and our communities. Local governments, like Alameda County, purchase a large number of goods and services that they use to help them provide services to residents. Choosing less-toxic and recycled-content products can go a long way towards protecting our climate, preventing pollution, and preserving natural resources.
Alameda County makes a point of purchasing a wide range of products with environmental specifications—everything from office paper to vending machines to janitorial products. We achieve comparable cost and product performance. In fact, we make it a requirement. In our purchases, we provide opportunities for small, local and emerging businesses. We also have found that sometimes the best purchase is one you don't make. Our Property & Salvage department reuses County furniture, technology, and other items.
Policies
Success Stories
- Carpet Procurement and Technical Specification
- Food Service Bid
- Green Lease
- Janitorial Cleaning Products Bid
- Janitorial Paper Products
- Multi-Function Device Bid
- Office Paper Bid
- Office Supplies Bid
- Print Services Bid
- Sustainable Building Design