TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
Tahoe Forest Hospital Districts policy is to institutionalize Supplier Diversity in contracting and procurement initiatives within the District to promote, increase, and improve the participation of minority, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), and disabled veteran business enterprises (Health Safety Code Sections 1339.85 through 1339.87).
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Matt Rouse
- Phone: 530-582-3520
- Email: mrouse@tfhd.com
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
Materials Management uses Premier purchasing group's contracting database, which allows for identification of supplier diversity status. Materials Management, Pharmacy and Nutritional Services purchase the majority of supplies through distribution contracts from national distributors.
How does your hospital encourage its employees involved in procurement to seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
As a member of Premier we have the ability to research specific categories of supplies and associated suppliers.
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
Identification of certified suppliers for items outside Premier is handled on a case by case basis.
3. Diverse Supplier Spending
Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority
For the reporting period, enter the dollar amounts procured by your hospital from those business enterprises that employ the majority of their workforce in California.
| Business Ownership | Tier 1 Procurement | Tier 2 Procurement | Total Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Hispanic American | $555,196.00 | $0.00 | $555,196.00 |
| Native American | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Asian Pacific | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Unknown Minority | $0.00 | $3,875.00 | $3,875.00 |
| Total | $555,196.00 | $3,875.00 | $559,071.00 |
Diverse Procurement Spending by Other
For the reporting period, enter the dollar amounts procured by your hospital from those business enterprises that employ the majority of their workforce in California.
| Business Ownership | Tier 1 Procurement | Tier 2 Procurement | Total Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minority* | $555,196.00 | $3,875.00 | $559,071.00 |
| Women | $205,334.00 | $142,096.00 | $347,430.00 |
| LGBTQ | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Disabled Veteran | $0.00 | $2,596.00 | $2,596.00 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | -$136,844.00 | $0.00 | -$136,844.00 |
| Combined Total | $623,686.00 | $148,567.00 | $772,253.00 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$32,649,721.00
4. Certifications and Third Party Procurement
Certifications
How does your hospital support organizations that promote or certify minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
Tahoe Forest Hospital District does not require certification for purchases made outside Premier Purchasing Group.
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
No
Do you accept self-certification?
No