Our success is based on our ability to understand the diversity in the world around us - our customers, our employees and our suppliers. We are committed to providing diverse suppliers access an opportunity to participate in our procurement process by:

• Actively fostering a diverse supplier base
• Providing bid opportunities to diverse suppliers
• Procuring high-quality, competitively priced goods and services from diverse suppliers

What We Look For In Our Suppliers

We have developed procurement specifications and standards through the Procurement & Sourcing Services (P&SS) team. Diverse companies that meet these standards partner with us to deliver quality products and services. Some of the standards/qualities that must be met are:

• Quality processes and product
• Cost Competitiveness
• Understanding of our business
• Proven track record and references
• Good financial standing
• Ability to conduct business electronically (i.e., via e-mail and the Internet)
• Technological capabilities
• Diverse Supplier Certification

Eligibility & Certification

Diverse suppliers are certified small businesses and those that are 51 percent or more owned and operated by women, minorities, and service-disabled veterans. Proof of certification is required to participate in our Supplier Diversity Program. We accept certification from the following organizations and their regional affiliates:

• The North American Industry Classification System
• The Standard Industry Classification
• National Minority Supplier Development Council
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Office of Small Business and DVBE Certification

To provide information on your organization, please contact Procurement & Sourcing Services and you will be provided with a link to submit information on your company.

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