19 Del. Admin. Code § 4106-1.0
The purpose of this Regulation is to set forth the policy and procedures for establishing environmentally preferred purchasing standards. This regulation is applicable to all Delaware state executive branch agencies, departments, and offices.
Delaware state government seeks to further reduce the environmental and human health impacts of its operations by integrating environmental consideration into its procurement process. Although Government Support Services - Contracting Unit is responsible for maintenance and oversight of the EPP regulation, implementing green procurement at the state agency level through delegated purchasing offices is necessary to achieve compliance. Therefore, it is vital that each delegated agency develop and maintain internal EPP procedures and practices reflecting goals, priorities and strategies provided within this policy
This regulation is adopted to strengthen environmental outcomes through purchasing decisions that reduce the amount of toxic substances used, consumed or disposed, improve air quality, conserve resources and minimize waste, conserve energy and water, minimize local and global climate impact, lessen the impact to employee and public health and contribute to sustainable economic growth within the State of Delaware.
This regulation is not intended to mandate the purchase of certain products or services but rather to provide a framework for those Executive branch agencies, departments and offices to procure environmentally preferred products and services at their discretion.
This regulation shall not, nor is intended to, create a legal cause of action or any legal or equitable right, privilege, or duty which is capable of judicial enforcement. This regulation is advisory only and does not bind or dictate procurement choices for any entity required to comply with Chapter 69 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code to accept or reject bids or proposals.
19 Del. Admin. Code § 4106-1.0