Supplier Diversity

Please review the following information to learn about Catholic Healthcare Partners' Supplier Diversity Initiative and Policy, including eligibility requirements and how to pursue business opportunities with Catholic Healthcare Partners.

Statement of Executive Support -- Supplier Diversity Policy

Catholic Healthcare Partners is committed to the principles of diversity and equal opportunity in all of our endeavors. The Health System applies this principle in its purchasing activity by encouraging participation and development of diverse suppliers capable of meeting or exceeding performance standards established by the Supply Chain Management Department.

Our supplier diversity goals and objectives target small business enterprises of all genders and ethnicities. The Health System believes that strengthening and expanding its supplier base with small diverse businesses represents sound business practice. This contributes to lowering our operational costs and supports the overall health of the greater business community within the markets we serve.

It is a practice of the Health System to focus this effort through the Supply Chain Management Department and to actively identify, solicit and contract with diverse businesses that meet the performance requirements related to cost, quality and timeliness. Concurrently, the Health System expects those with whom we engage in commerce to share similar commitments to increasing their own business with diverse suppliers.

Supplier Diversity Guidelines

To be considered for the program, your company must be certified as a minority- or woman-owned business enterprise. CHP accepts minority business certification from:

  • National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)-- www.nmsdc.org
  • Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) -- www.wbenc.org
  • Association for Service Disabled Veterans (ASDV) -- http://asdv.org
  • City, State and Federal agencies

If you are interested in getting your business certified, or would like more information about certification, please contact one of the above agencies.

MBE/WBE/SDVBE Eligibility Requirements
A minority-owned business enterprise (MBE) is a for-profit enterprise physically located in the United States that is at least 51% owned by minority group members. Furthermore, the management and daily operations are controlled by those minority group members.

For the purpose of definition, minority group members are United States citizens who are Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Sub-Continent Asian Americans.

A woman-owned business enterprise (WBE) is a for-profit enterprise physically located in the United States which is owned, operated and controlled by one or more non-minority women who are United States citizens. Ownership by female individuals means the business is at least 51% owned by one or more such individuals. Furthermore, the management and daily operations are controlled by the woman or women owners.

A service disabled veteran-owned business enterprise (SDVBE) is a for-profit enterprise physically located in the United States that is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by one or more service disabled veterans who are United States citizens. Furthermore, the management and daily operations are controlled by the service disabled veteran(s).

CHP welcomes all suppliers to submit competitive bids for goods and services for its facilities. Please contact (513) 639-2800 for further information if you are not an MBE, WBE, or SDVBE.

How to Pursue Business Opportunities with CHP
Step 1: Provide a Supplier Profile
Provide general information about your business, products/services, and area of interest, along with any applicable Diversity certifications, to address listed below.

Please note: Supplier Diversity registration and providing current qualified certification qualifies your company for consideration in the bidding process; however, it does not guarantee that your company will be awarded business with CHP.

Step 2: Certification Confirmation
MBE/WBE/SDVBE certification is required to participate in CHP's Supplier Diversity Program. No further consideration can be given until a copy of your MBE/WBE/ SDVBE certificate is received by fax or regular mail. Fax a copy of your MBE, WBE or SDVBE certificate to (513) 639-2849. Or, mail a copy to:

Catholic Healthcare Partners
Attn: Supplier Diversity Coordinator
615 Elsinore Place
Cincinnati, OH 45202

or

Email to: supplierdiversity@health-partners.org

If CHP does not receive your certification within 30 days of receiving your profile, your information will be deleted from the supplier diversity sourcing database.

Step 3: Preliminary Assessment
CHP performs an initial assessment of the supplier's capabilities as they relate to our facilities' needs.

Step 4: Evaluation & Analysis
CHP thoroughly reviews the supplier's product(s) and/or service(s) and requests additional information if necessary. A financial analysis is completed, along with a clinical evaluation if appropriate.

Step 5: Contract Negotiation
Terms and conditions are defined and agreed upon. Implementation steps are outlined.

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