Supplier Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to increasing the number of diverse suppliers that receive WSSC Water contracts by creating an equitable and inclusive contracting environment.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of the businesses we use for our goods and services by creating a fair and inclusive contracting environment.
WSSC Water has received local and national attention for our success in expanding opportunities to a growing number of diverse businesses in our communities. We have shown a strong commitment to the economic development and advancement of diverse businesses by focusing on four key areas: Supplier Advocacy, Compliance, Supplier Development and Strategic Outreach.
We are committed to providing diverse and small, local businesses the opportunity to compete for business, whether directly with WSSC Water or by subcontracting through our primary suppliers. This mission is achieved through our Small Local Business Enterprises Program and Minority Business Enterprises Program. We encourage all WSSC Water-contracted suppliers to support these supplier diversity efforts.
$140
Million
The amount WSSC Water spent with MBE companies in fiscal year 2022.
Fiscal Year 2022 MBE Performance
In FY 2022, WSSC Water spent more than $140 million (28%) [see Figure 1] with MBE firms and awarded $358 million (28%) [see Figure 2] in contracts to MBE firms.
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You have good seminars, and you work with contractors on what you're looking for and how to be prepared to work with WSSC (Water). You really have a good educational program for contractors.
Keith Adams
Owner, K&K Adams, Inc. Adams credits the Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion's Strategic Outreach Events for helping him win a multi-million dollar demolition and site development contract on the Piscataway Bioenergy project.
Tap-IN to These Resources
Learn about the many resources we provide to promote supplier diversity. You can also request a meeting with WSSC Water.
Supplier Diversity Performance Reports
We update state lawmakers every year with reports on our diversity performance.
Last Modified: February 10, 2023, 1:18 pm EST