Supplier Diversity
Peoples Gas Supplier Diversity Tier 2 Program
Peoples Gas promotes a robust supplier base that is representative of our customers, employees and shareholders. The use of diverse suppliers is integral to Peoples Gas procurement process and corporate responsibility. As a result, we strongly encourage our Tier 1/prime suppliers/contractors to not only utilize diverse suppliers/subcontractors but to also track and report their Tier 2 spend with these suppliers/subcontractors to Peoples Gas.
"Diverse Supplier" definition:
Any business that is owned by a U.S. Citizen and 51% owned, managed and controlled by one of the following: African American, Hispanic American, Native American, Asian American or a woman, veteran, person with disabilities or lesbian gay bisexual transgender person.
Must have a valid and current certification from one of the following:
- State or local government certifying agencies
- National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
- National Veteran Business Development Certification (NVBDC)
- National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA)
- The National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
Tier 1 Supplier
A supplier that invoices Peoples Gas directly
Tier 2 Supplier
A supplier that invoices a Tier 1/Prime supplier for products or services that were directly used on or to support an Peoples Gas project during the calendar year.
What do I need to do?
- You will receive an email from Supplier.IO/UniTier (Tier 2 Program website partner) with a link requesting your 12-month diverse supplier/subcontractor spend data for Peoples Gas projects.
- Please submit within 30 days of receiving the email notification request.
- Every year you will receive a reminder to submit your spend data to Peoples Gas via our Tier 2 website.
What information do I need to report?
You are required to report your supplier/subcontractor diverse spend for the prior year. This may be reported in an aggregate level or by Peoples Gas project.
Supplier.IO/UniTier will verify your supplier/contractor’s reported certifications. You will be notified if any of the Tier 2 certifications are expired and need to be updated or are invalid.
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