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Supplier Inclusion

Developing viable long term-business partnerships while continuing to increase the economic impact within the communities where we do business.

Inclusive procurement practices provide opportunities to a broad range of businesses that in turn increase engagement, create job opportunities and provide economic advancement in the communities we serve.

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What will I need?

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Step 1

Fill out application with company information.

Step 2

Upload proof of certification.

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How do I get certified?

We recognize a number of certification agencies.

See all certification agencies

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Advocacy Groups We Support

Women's Business Development Center
Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce
HACIA
LGBT Chamber of Commerce Illinois
Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council

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FAQs

How can I do business with Southern Company Gas?
Southern Company Gas’ Purchasing organization is responsible for facilitating and implementing the procurement and contracting of materials, supplies, equipment, software and services. Purchasing is responsible for seeing that applicable corporate procurement, contracting guidelines, and procedures are followed throughout the company. This role includes competitive bidding, requests for proposals, conflict of interest checks, contract awards, insurance requirements, and supplier/contractor performance management. Applications from suppliers/contractors that can provide materials or services to Southern Company Gas and its subsidiaries will be promptly received and given fair consideration as our needs arise.

Does Southern Company Gas have a commitment to Tier 2 suppliers?
Southern Company Gas purchases a large and diverse number of products and services from numerous suppliers/contractors (see Supplier Opportunities). Southern Company Gas is committed to doing business with quality suppliers/contractors that embrace the communities that we serve. It is also our mission to provide development, education, training and procurement and contracting opportunities for a broad range of businesses.

What are Southern Company Gas’ expectations of their suppliers?
Southern Company Gas requires our suppliers/contractors to follow applicable laws, meet or exceed industry standards and conduct business in an ethical manner. Each supplier/contractor may be required to provide a certificate of insurance for approval that meets specific required coverage and names Southern Company Gas as “Additional Insured.”

Does my registration guarantee that I will be selected as a supplier?
No. However it does give suppliers/contractors opportunity for consideration as business needs arise.

 

For more information, please e-mail questions or comments to Supplier Inclusion: R2SUPDIV@southernco.com

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