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INSTALLMENT PURCHASES

Chapter: 3400

Section: 3420

For the purpose of financing purchases, California government entities are permitted to use the Department of General Services’ (DGS) Golden State Financial ($) Marketplace (GS $Mart, pronounced “G S Smart”) to enter into installment purchase agreements (commonly referred to in the ...

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/Resources/SAM/TOC/3400/3420
LEASED TANGIBLE ASSETS

Chapter: 3400

Section: 3440.10

Leased tangible assets that may be financed through Lease $Mart includes: Information technology equipment (including mainframes, personal computers, printers, network equipment, and storage), Laboratory Equipment, Copy machines, and Vehicles. Contact a representative of the SFM if there is a ...

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT

Chapter: 3400

Section: 3420.30

GS $Mart financing may be used for energy efficiency and sustainability projects. GS $Mart may not be used on buildings with bond financing unless prior approval has been received from the DOF. However, the approval of these projects is based on a cost- benefit analysis to substantiate there is ...

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REFINANCING

Chapter: 3400

Section: 3420.40

The GS $Mart Internet site is frequently updated with the latest market information, including approved lenders and finance rates. State departments are advised to review GS $Mart information periodically for refinancing opportunities and, if advantageous, to execute a refinancing contract to realiz ...

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/Resources/SAM/TOC/3400/3420-40
FINANCED LEASES

Chapter: 3400

Section: 3440

California government entities are permitted to enter into financed leases as described in the Uniform Commercial Code, Section 2A, (commonly referred to as “operating leases”) using the Lease $Mart program. Approved lessors, leasing plans, and lease factor rates are listed on the Lease ...

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LEASING CONDITIONS

Chapter: 3400

Section: 3440.20

Financed leases can be used for: Orders for applicable items placed against Leveraged Procurement Agreements such as the California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS), unless otherwise stated in user instructions, Competitive acquisitions, or Noncompetitive acquisitions. Conditions for entering in ...

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AUTHORITY

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1820.2

Executive Order B-18-12 mandates that DGS work with other state agencies to develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation and maintenance of state buildings to achieve operating efficiency improvements and water and resource conservation, and to continually update and incorporate t ...

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POLICY

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1835.1

State agencies shall reduce water use at their facilities 10 percent by 2015, and 20 percent by 2020 as measured against a 2010 (or earlier) baseline. State agencies shall enter complete annual water use data into the Energy Star Portfolio Manager, and provide access to the Department of General Ser ...

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RECYCLING AND WASTE DIVERSION PRACTICES

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1840

Please refer to SAM Chapter 1900 – Waste Prevention and Recycling of Non- Hazardous Waste.

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AUTHORITY

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1805.2

Executive Order B-18-12 requires that state agencies: Take measures toward achieving Zero Net Energy for 50 percent of the square footage of existing state-owned building area by 2025; Take measures to reduce grid-based energy purchases for state-owned buildings by at least 20 percent by 2 ...

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ZERO NET ENERGY FOR NEW AND EXISTING STATE BUILDINGS

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1815.31

Purpose This policy was outlined in Management Memo 17-04 and provides state agencies and building professionals with the requirements for meeting zero net energy (ZNE), as well as the direction, strategies and procedures that will help them achieve ZNE for new building design and construction, and ...

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/Resources/SAM/TOC/1800/1815-31
DEFINITIONS

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1801

For definitions of terms used in this SAM Chapter, please refer to the Green California glossary.

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INTRODUCTION

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1800

Energy and Sustainability This State Administrative Manual (SAM) chapter provides the policies and guidelines put in place pursuant to the Green Building Action Plan accompanying Executive Order B-18-12. In partnership with other state agencies, the Department of General Services ((DGS) develops pol ...

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/Resources/SAM/TOC/1800/1800
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN STATE BUILDINGS

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1805

The intent of this section is to announce policy and guidelines regarding efficient energy management in state buildings during normal operations.

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PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRICAL EMERGENCIES

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1810.4

The DGS Real Estate Services Division will alert departments, universities, and community colleges when the CAISO declares a Stage 1, 2, or 3 Electrical Emergency and when those Stages are cancelled. This table contains links to documents that provide detailed instructions on controlling ...

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RESOURCES

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1835.7

Department of Water Resources, Water Use and Efficiency Branch SBX7-7 Sustainable Sites Initiative Greening Federal Facilities Graywater regulations American Rainwater Catchment Association Irrigation Association Establishing Baselines and Meeting Water Conservation Goals of Executive Order ...

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POLICY

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1825.1

State agencies that build, lease and operate state buildings shall implement measures to ensure a healthful indoor environment for their building occupants. State agencies shall implement as follows: New/Renovated State Buildings: State agencies shall implement mandatory measures and relevant and fe ...

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LANDSCAPING PRACTICES

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1821.5

State building and facility managers will adopt the following landscaping practices: Reduce landfill waste material and water use; Promote the purchase of sustainable plant and maintenance materials; and Maintain a healthier outdoor environment. These practices apply to all grounds and building ...

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STATE AGENCY BUY RECYCLED CAMPAIGN (SABRC)

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1845

Departments will consider Recycled Content Products (RCP) in conducting their purchasing activities. Please refer to State Contracting Manual (SCM) Vol. 2 and Vol. 3, Chapter 3 – Socioeconomic and Environmental Programs.

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/Resources/SAM/TOC/1800/1845
STANDARD OPERATING EFFICIENCY PROCEDURES

Chapter: 1800

Section: 1805.3

State departments shall follow the Standard Operating Efficiency Procedures described below, to the extent that funding is available and they do not conflict with health and safety requirements or operations necessary for a department to fulfill its mission and responsibilities. Department di ...

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/Resources/SAM/TOC/1800/1805-3