Environmental Considerations in Construction-Related Procurement

Pre-Qualification

If a company is interested in becoming a Prime Contractor, they must meet minimum standards by prequalifying prior to bidding. As part of this process, contractors submit information on how they manage environmental matters.  Visit prequalification page for more information.

Contractor Environmental Responsibilities Package (CERP)

All construction contractors are required to follow and sign the CERP with their bid submissions or prequalification package (if applicable).  Visit contractor environmental responsibilities package page for more information.

Standard General Conditions (SGCs)

It is common for large valued construction projects to have Standard General Conditions (SGCs) included in the bid documents. 

These SGCs include a section on environment (Article 20) which outlines additional requirements to those found in the CERP.  The contractor must ensure the appropriate environmental controls required under the SGCs are in place:

  • 20.1 ECO Plan
  • 20.2 Erosion and Sediment Control
  • 20.3 Soil Conservation and Stockpiles
  • 20.4 Project Site Water Management
  • 20.5 Project Site Management
  • 20.6 Waste Management and Recycling
  • 20.7 Fueling Operations and Spill Prevention
  • 20.8 Release Reporting and Clean-up
  • 20.9 Discovery of Hazardous Substance
  • 20.10 Use of Hazardous Substances in Performance of the Work
  • 20.11 Offsite Disposal of Excavated Material
  • 20.12 Recycled and Imported Fill Material
  • 20.13 Water Supply and Disposal
  • 20.14 Authorization to Operate Fire Hydrants
  • 20.15 Reduced Idling of Vehicles and Construction Equipment
  • 20.16 Tree and Plant Protection
  • 20.17 Application of Pesticides and Herbicides
  • 20.18 Clean-Up and Restoration of Project Site
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