§ 2-5. Preference for the purchase of recycled paper and paper products.

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this section is the promotion of governmental utilization of recycled paper and paper products as provided for in §§ 2.2-4326 and 15.2-938 of the Code of Virginia.

(b)

Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

Recycled paper and paper products shall mean any paper and paper products meeting the environmental protection agency recommended content standards as defined in 40 CFR 250.

(c)

In determining the award of any contract for paper or paper products to be purchased for use by any division, department or agency of Culpeper County, the purchasing agent for Culpeper County shall use competitive bidding and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder offering recycled paper or paper products of a quality suitable for the purpose intended, so long as the bid price is not more than ten percent (10%) greater than the bid price of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder offering a product that does not qualify under subsection (b) above.

(Ord. of 11-6-1991)

(Ord. of 11-6-1991)