Diverse Vendor Resources
Want access to business opportunities through ComEd and our prime contractors? Need help navigating the procurement process? Business owners who offer products, services, materials, and supplies that support the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program are invited to join our diverse vendor network and gain access to powerful resources and support.
Here are some of the benefits suppliers who participate in the DVR channel receive:
Powerful Resources to Accelerate Growth
- Increased Visibility via our diverse supplier database which allows ComEd and our prime contractors to easily identify potential partners.
- Insight into financial options tailored for small businesses, such as loans for working capital.
- Business development assistance to learn best practices capacity building, marketing, and business development.
- Procurement coaching to learn how your business offerings align with opportunities and how to navigate the procurement process.
- Networking opportunities to help foster future partnerships.
Diversity Certification Support
Receive step-by-step coaching on the diverse certifications to purse and the throughout the entire application process.
Potential Certifications:
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
- Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
- LGBTQ Business Enterprise (NGLCC)
- Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE)
- Business Enterprises Owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD)
Participation Criteria
- Ownership: at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by an individual (or individuals) who identify as one or more of the following:
- Ethnic minority
- Woman
- Veteran
- Person with a disability
- LGBTQ
- Registered and in good standing with the state of Illinois.
- Insured and bonded, as applicable, in accordance with minimum state requirements.
For questions about DVR, please contact us via email at [email protected] or by phone at (855) 433-2700.