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b. Whenever practicable, recycled materials shall be procured and used in City operations (e.g., recycled paper shall be used in copy machines and for printing purposes by departments). c. All depntulents may require procurement of designated recycled content products above levels required by this subsection. d. The City shall require its contractors and consultants to use recycled content products in fulfilling contractual obligations whenever practical. e. The City shall promote the use of recycled content products publicizing its procurement policy whenever practicable (e.g., use of recycling symbol and statement on recycled content products). f. A life cycle cost analysis may be an appropriate tool for departments to use when evaluating purchasing alternatives. Life cycle cost should reflect the annual cost of the product calculated over the life of the product and should consider final costs, not just initial up -front costs. A life cycle cost analysis may include factors such as capital costs, installation costs, maintenance costs, energy and other operating costs, and disposal costs which may utilize the "best value" procurement method. g. The City shall procure recycled products if the product fitness and quality are equal to the non -recycled product and available at the same or lesser total cost than non -recycled items. These products shall include paper products, printing and writing papers, mulch, compost, and compost products, glass products, lubricating oils, plastic products, paint, antifreeze, tires, tire derived products and metal. h. The City will favorably consider the selection of other recycled and environmentally preferable materials, products, and supplies over their non - recycled or non -environmentally preferable altematives when the availability, fitness, operational efficiency, quality, safety, and price of the recycled or environmentally preferable product is equal to, or better than, the non - recycled or non -environmentally preferable alternative. The list of materials, products, and supplies shall include, but not be limited to, business office products, alternative fuels, rubberized asphalt, and other items. i. Departments are encouraged to consider less toxic alternatives when purchasing products or services such as pesticides or pest control services, and to purchase energy and water conserving products whenever possible. 3. Duties Of The Purchasing Agent: The Purchasing Agent shall coordinate implementation of this subsection. Duties of the Purchasing Agent for implementation of this subsection include: a. Establishment of a list of recycled products for purchase by all departments when practicable and review of purchase requests to encourage the substitution of recycled products when practicable. I:\Ordinances\Nos 2900-2999 in Word \ 2952 Local Profercnce.Final.doc 3