Information for suppliers

As a community-owned utility, we use an open, competitive bidding process to deliver the best value for our ratepayers. To participate in the bidding process, you must register with us as a supplier.

Once registered, users will receive notifications about sourcing events based on the categories your company selected.

Register as a supplier or log in

We use the GEP SMART tool for all sourcing events. You must be registered in GEP SMART to view or participate in all our sourcing events. There is no cost to register, and it only takes a few minutes.

• We use an “Open Public RFX” process. This process allows all registered suppliers to view all published sourcing events across all categories (not just the ones chosen during registration). Current events are listed in the sourcing module under the RFX tab on GEP SMART.
• To submit a bid for a sourcing event, click on the sourcing module, select the event name and accept the guidelines.
• We encourage you to view our Tools for Suppliers page for tips, videos and resources.

Unregistered suppliers may view current and future events from the Sourcing Events Portal. However, they cannot participate before they are registered and approved. Register or log in to the portal using the buttons below.

Supplier Diversity Program

We support the growth and development of small, disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses. We actively encourage their participation in our procurement process.

Our Supplier Diversity Program provides fair access to sales and service opportunities through mentoring and supplier development activities. The goal of the program is to establish relationships with qualified firms to mirror the rich cultural diversity of our customer base.

We also assist small businesses by:

• Facilitating the certification of small business firms.
• Increasing the number of small businesses certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and profiled in SBA's Pro-Net procurement database.
• Promoting awareness of our business needs and processes.

Sourcing events

Search our database for past, current and upcoming sourcing and contract events.

Supplier forms & payment options

Failure to provide forms, as requested, will cause delays or failed transactions with your company. Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Form (W-9)

Please note: We will discard any Company Data Information and/or Request for Taxpayer Identification forms received without a request by one of our staff.