For Vendors
Creating an Environment of Accountability, Fairness & Success
UGI Utilities Inc. Decision-Making Criteria.
The following is a non-prioritized list of expectations UGI requires of all vendors with whom we do business.
Quality
Cost/Price
Vendor Tracking Record
Availability/Delivery/Turnaround Time
Vendor Capabilities
Response Time to Inquiries
Vendor Resources
UGI Utilities Inc. Procurement Philosophy.
It is not the policy of UGI Utilities, Inc. to “set aside” a percentage of the goods and services purchased, for minority-owned, women-owned firms. Instead, we will be including bid(s) whenever possible from minority firms when purchasing goods and services over $1,000.00.
Supplier Diversity Goals:
Identify new opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned and disabled-owned firms to participate in supplying goods and services to UGI Utilities, Inc.
Help minority-owned, women-owned and disabled-owned firms to establish a mutually sound business relationship with UGI Utilities, Inc.
Consolidate goods and services to minority-owned, women-owned and disabled-owned firms where competitive prices and availability allow.
A minority-owned, women-owned and disabled-owned database is maintained and updated to better allow all goals to be met.
Supplier Diversity Definitions:
Minority-owned – At least 51% owned and operated by one or more of the following groups: Black, Hispanic, Asian or Native American.
Woman-owned – At least 51% owned and operated by a woman.
Disabled-Owned – As defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act as agencies employing 51% or more disabled persons.
UGI Organizational lnvolvement:
UGI Utilities, Inc., is a member of and regularly attends the meetings of NAPM, Minority Business Development Group.