Supplier Diversity Commitment

The A's are committed to supporting the growth of small businesses and businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. Supplier diversity adds value to the organization by ensuring that our supplier base mirrors the customers and communities we serve.

The A's want to provide significant opportunities to minority and women-owned businesses that are capable of providing the organization and its associated companies with commodities and services through our competitive bid process. This program is committed to aggressively seeking qualified vendors who desire to enter into a mutually beneficial relationship with the A's.

Please complete and submit the supplier profile questionnaire along with any additional information describing your company. Companies can email People Operations ([email protected]) to discuss the company's capabilities and potential bid opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies a business as minority-owned?

A business that is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by one or more minority individuals.

What qualifies a business as woman-owned?

A business that is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by one or more non-minority women.

What is certification?

Certification is a process of verifying the status of vendors who participate in procurement programs designed to foster opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses. It is the means by which program initiatives are able to confirm that their efforts are benefitted by credible minority and women entrepreneurs. There are a number of certifying agencies, including Regional Purchasing and Supplier Development Councils, as well as federal, state, and local government agencies.

Does certification ensure that I will be able to do business with the A's?

No. The Diverse Partnership Program helps companies to be considered for potential business with the A's. However, it does not guarantee they will obtain that business.

What criteria do you use when selecting a supplier?

The criteria used by the A's to select minority or women-owned businesses are the same used to select majority suppliers. This includes the ability to offer a product or service of high quality that is competitively priced and comes with an assurance of excellent service.

What is the initial step in becoming an A's supplier?

Complete and submit the supplier profile questionnaire below along with any additional information describing your company. Companies can also email People Operations ([email protected]) to discuss the company's capabilities and potential bid opportunities.