This guidebook illustrates and informs the university community of the guidelines and recommendations that have been developed to ensure a safe environment as we return to campus.

For questions, contact workspaceresponse@northeastern.edu

Guideline for Capital Project Design & Implementation
This document describes the guidelines pertaining to implementation of the university’s capital program to convey information regarding university preferences, practices, and purchases for design, construction, and related projects. The NU project team is responsible for working with consultants to confirm the extent to which each project can best meet these guidelines.

Sustainable Practices and Operations Guideline
This guideline was developed to help institute practices that reduce waste, and minimize environmental impacts.

MEP Design Standards
These Standards are a resource for managers, architects, engineers and contractors working on Northeastern University construction and renovation projects to convey the technical requirements and standards for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing.  The Standards are currently under revision and are scheduled to be released at the end of 2019.

Carpentry Standards
This document was developed to help provide institute standards regarding carpentry.

Project Closeout Requirements
This document is a resource for project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors working on Northeastern University construction and renovation projects to convey the requirements for project closeout documentation, and provide standards for creating and delivering documentation at the close of Northeastern University projects.

Northeastern University Insurance Requirements
Northeastern University requires insurance for outside contractors and consultants.

Architectural & Engineering
For all A/E services from Assessments, and Conceptual Design through Construction Administration.

General Construction
For lump sum general construction projects under $3 million.

Construction Manager
CM at Risk Projects with a Guaranteed Maximum Price.

Professional Services
Non-design professional services such as materials testing, owner’s project representation, and commissioning.

Service and Maintenance
For some trade and maintenance services.

Other Campus-Wide Templates
Facilities uses other Northeastern University campus-wide agreements maintained on the Office of General Counsel’s website.

Request for Qualifications – General Contractors
If you are interested in submitting qualifications, for general construction please respond in accordance with the following instructions in this RFQ.

Request for Qualifications – Trade Contractors
If you are a local trade contracting firm and are interested in submitting qualifications, please respond in accordance with the following instructions in this RFQ.

Policy on Background Checks for Contractors and Vendors
This policy applies to all contractors that provide services to or conduct work at the University, on any of its campuses, in residence halls, athletic facilities and/or the University Health & Counseling Services. 

Contractor and Vendor Background Check Certification
Acknowledgement of the obligation as a contractor/vendor of Northeastern University to conduct criminal background checks as outlined in the Policy. 

Contractor Keytrack Information
Contractors whose work requires them to check out keys directly for Northeastern University buildings must complete and submit this form.

Keytrack System – Add/Remove/Modify Contractor Form
To add, remove or modify a contractor in the keytrack system, please fill out this form and send it to keytrack@neu.edu

Policy on Background Checks for Contractors and Vendors
This policy applies to all contractors that provide services to or conduct work at the University, on any of its campuses, in residence halls, athletic facilities and/or the University Health & Counseling Services. 

Contractor and Vendor Background Check Certification
Acknowledgement of the obligation as a contractor/vendor of Northeastern University to conduct criminal background checks as outlined in the Policy. 

Vendor Smoke Free Campus Policy
The University has concluded that a smoke-free campus is consistent with the University’s mission and purpose; will promote individual and community health; and will recognize employees’ right to work in a smoke-free workplace.

Northeastern University Insurance Requirements
Northeastern University requires insurance for outside contractors and consultants.

Asset Disposition Form
The Asset Disposition Form (ADF) MUST be completed for the disposal/recycling of all electronic equipment which includes desk top computers, laptops, printers, smartphones and tablets.

Once the form is completed, email OIS@northeastern.edu to coordinate pickup of the item(s). Include in the email:

• Your contact information (name, email, phone number)
• A description of the item
• The address where the item is located, including the building name and room number

Don’t throw out your used toner and ink jet printer cartridges!  Recycling them is easy at Northeastern, just follow the steps below:

• Remove new cartridge from the box, and place the used cartridge in the box.
• Remove and recycle any return address labels you find inside the box.
• Download the recycle ink and toner cartridges label HERE
• Attach the label to the box and tape up the box.
• Leave the box in your usual pick-up area for mail services.

For additional questions, contact Denise Young in Procurement Services

Denise Young
Phone: 617-373-2494
Email: d.young@northeastern.edu
Subject Lines in the email should say “Questions about recycling”

Northeastern University Update on Sustainability 2005 – 2025
This brief booklet summarizes the university’s commitment to sustainability, our achievements to date, and outlines goals for the next ten years.

Guideline for Capital Project Design & Implementation
This document describes the guidelines pertaining to implementation of the university’s capital program to convey information regarding university preferences, practices, and purchases for design, construction, and related projects. The NU project team is responsible for working with consultants to confirm the extent to which each project can best meet these guidelines.

Northeastern Design Standards
This document is a resource for managers, architects, engineers and contractors working on Northeastern University construction and renovation projects.  Sustainability resources on Energy Efficiency, Water Consumption, and Waste Removal can be found on Page 21.

Sustainable Practices and Operations Guideline
This guideline was developed to help institute practices that reduce waste, and minimize environmental impacts.

Sustainable Action Plan: Roadmap towards Carbon Neutrality
As part of its 2007 signatory commitment to the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), NU adopted two new policies that are being implemented.

Recycling at Northeastern

List of items that can and can’t be recycled.

Sustainable Printing Tips
Smart tips on how you can be sustainable while printing.

Smart tips on how you can be sustainable while printing.

MEP Standards
TBD

Sign Shop Price List

The link above details our current prices and applicable rush fees.  To avoid a rush fee, please place your order at least 10 business days prior to your desired due date.  Weekends and University recognized holidays are not business days.  We accept orders as early as six weeks before your event date.  Orders submitted for events more than six weeks away will be canceled.

After the order is complete, you will receive a copy of your receipt via e-mail.  Receipts are sent on the 15th of each month.  You will have 10 days to review the receipt for errors before your account automatically is charged on the 25th.  Full details will be provided with each order.

Nameplate Price List

Nameplates are the signs outside of office doors indicating the occupant(s) or department.  Nameplates are simply vinyl letters applied to a plate and our shop is responsible for carrying out your request to change that text.  Please allow our team to do this work.  If you rip a plate o the wall yourself and it causes damage to the wall, you are responsible for a $50 patch/paint repair fee.

Please visit the How to Place an Order page for more information on how to submit a nameplate request.  If the order is incorrect, you will be charged an additional fee and it will take more time for us to make a second trip.

Receipts will not be sent for nameplates.  You will have a copy of the work request, a notification when it is complete, and an automatic charge to the budget number you provided.  Please use the price list above as your backup to validate any charges.  If you feel you were charged incorrectly, please reach out to us at nusignshop@gmail.com.