Supplier Diversity & Inclusion
Overview
The Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion (OSDI) strategically prioritizes advocacy for diverse, small, and local businesses. Our goals include expanding access to contracting opportunities, building a sustainable supplier database, and ensuring compliance and performance across M-NCPPC contracts.
Mission: Empowering Suppliers and Enriching Communities
- We are committed to fostering strong partnerships between prime contractors and subcontractors.
- We hold Match-Making sessions that focus on connecting procurement buyers to our businesses by commodities and business designations.
- With our growing partnerships throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery County, we can provide business resources, financial education, and referrals to certifying entities.
Supplier Development and Advocacy Overview
The SDI Office plays a key role in advancing the Commission’s efforts to build a world-class, inclusive supply chain. By focusing on small business vendors, the office actively strengthens its connections with the business community through targeted outreach and training initiatives aimed at helping firms successfully compete for M-NCPPC contracts.
How to do Business with M-NCPPC
Click the link below to follow our step-by-step guide to doing business with the Commission!
Outreach
SDI Vendor Registration
- Sign up to create a business profile and become part of OSDI’s vendor directory.
Vendor Sessions!
- Visit our SDI Bookings calendar to schedule an introductory vendor meeting with our SDI team.
- We provide prospective vendors guidance and insight to successfully navigate doing business with the Commission.
View our Events Calendar
- See more information about upcoming and past outreach events attended or hosted by OSDI.
- Through these events, we aim to build connections, provide support and empower businesses.
Connect with us on Social Media
Compliance and Resources Overview
The Compliance Division is responsible for tracking, monitoring, and reporting contract awards and payments to our vendors. Prime contractors and subcontractors are required to submit monthly payment reports through the Web-Based Compliance System. This system monitors all payments and subcontractor participation, ensuring that reporting is timely and accurate and that utilization requirements are met on M-NCPPC contracts.
Web-Based Compliance System
The SDI Portal is a web-based compliance system that serves as an enhanced, automated database for certified vendors and contract compliance.
Key Features:
- Enhanced online DBE Directory, with key-word search capabilities.
- Communication with contractors via email, regarding compliance issues.
- Submission of contractors’ monthly utilization reports online, and automated tracking of DBE goals.
- DBE subcontractor verification of payments.
- Tracking DBE certification applications from submission to completion.
- Flexible reporting capabilities.
Supplier Notices and Opportunities Overview
The SDI Office continuously strives to cultivate relationships and foster an inclusive culture within the business community. Below, we have provided essential information to help vendors engage with the Commission, access new opportunities, and stay connected to the latest developments.
SDI Vendor Registration
Sign up to create a business profile and become part of OSDI’s vendor directory.
Future Contracting Opportunities
Explore a preview of upcoming projects within the Commission before they are officially posted!
- We encourage vendors to review the solicitation forecast to stay informed and position their businesses to successfully compete for future procurement opportunities.
Compliance Management System
SDI Portal
M-NCPPC Procurement
Procurement Overview
Supplier Portal
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