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The Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion provides numerous resources for our suppliers in support of their continuous development as sustainable diverse and small, local businesses.
The Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion hosts a series of in-depth educational and training seminars throughout the fiscal year.
Types of Events We Host:
| NAME OF EVENT | BRIEF DESCRIPTION |
| Understanding the Appendix A and Good Faith Efforts Guide Training | To help vendors/suppliers understand the information presented in the Appendix A solicitation document and how to prepare their response to the requested MBE/SLBE participation requirements. |
| Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Technical Assistance Workshop | To assist vendors interested in becoming an approved SLBE in the Commission’s Program. |
| How to Navigate WSSC Water's Supplier Portal | To assist firms with registering in WSSC Water’s Supplier Portal, navigating the Supplier Portal, uploading MBE Certification Letters, researching past solicitations and viewing registered suppliers. |
| Solicitation 101 | To educate firms on WSSC Water's solicitation process and give tips on how to submit a quality and compliant proposal. |
Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Supplier Appointments
Meetings with suppliers are held the second Thursday of each month. Meeting times are scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
All suppliers wishing to schedule a meeting with the Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion must email the office at supplierdiversity@wsscwater.com.
Strategic Outreach
The Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion continues to cultivate and expand relationships with the business community and professional and trade organizations. Our strategic outreach efforts are targeted to prepare the market and develop the base of diverse suppliers needed to support WSSC Water’s supply chain.
Contact the Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion at supplierdiversity@wsscwater.com to invite us to participate in your upcoming event or for a list of the events we are hosting and attending this month.
Procurement/OSDI-Hosted Outreach Events
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Last Modified: May 15, 2025, 2:37 pm EDT