ANTELOPE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

1. Policy Statement

Supplier Diversity Policy Statement

Supplier Diversity Policy Statement AVMC purchasing practices are designed to provide equal access and opportunity to all suppliers and prohibit discriminatory business relationships. We are committed to creating a cadre of suppliers in our supply chain that represent the diversity in the communities we serve. AVH encourages and supports the participation of historically underutilized businesses that can successfully compete for prime or sub-contracting opportunities. Scope and Intent – 1. This policy shall apply to all purchases of goods and services, including professional services, and contracts for construction and construction related services, made by AVH consistent with AVH Procurement Regulation Policy MMS.4.0.A. 2. Although not covered by the requirements of AVH Procurement Regulation Policy MMS.4.0.A, opportunities for S/UB participation in excluded categories (as defined in the Regulation) may arise from time to time. The spirit and intent of this policy requires all AVH departments to, whenever practicable, seek the counsel of the Materials Management Department in using available strategies and options that could afford opportunities for S/UBs to participate. 3. Non-Discrimination Commitment - AVH requires that suppliers, which is intended to include contractors and vendors, shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, or age except that programs may target services for specific participant groups. Additionally, suppliers shall demonstrate the standards, policies, and practices necessary to render services in a manner that respects the worth of the individual and protects and preserves the dignity of people of diverse cultures, classes, races, religions, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression and ethnic backgrounds. It is expressly understood that upon receipt of evidence of discrimination, AVH reserves the right to review vendor performance and contract termination options. 4. If a supplier or any owner, subsidiary, or other firm affiliated with or related to the supplier, is found by the responsible enforcement agency or the courts to be in violation of the laws underlying this commitment, AVH may, at its own discretion, no longer conduct business with that supplier. Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC) is committed to provide equal access and opportunity to all suppliers and to facilitate nondiscriminatory business relationship by promoting and increasing the diversity of vendors within the supply chain. This Supplier Diversity Policy has been developed to encompass all activities of AVMC associated with outreach, identification and participation of Small and Historically Underutilized Businesses (S/UBs), including Minority-, Women-, Veteran- and/or Service Disabled Veteran-owned businesses in AVMC Contracting Opportunities for construction, architectural and engineering services and other goods and services (including professional services). This policy supports the AVMC commitment to Non-Discrimination and Diversity & Inclusion in contracting practices. Mission - To actively encourage and promote the use of small and diverse businesses, from Los Angeles County and beyond, through close collaboration with internal teams, external organizations and our supply chain partners; achieving the best value for all facilities, goods and services. Vision - We will be recognized as a trusted pro-active leader and advocate for supply chain diversity and inclusion for Los Angeles County and the healthcare industry. AVMC also complies with Assembly Bill 962 per the requirements set forth by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. All Supplier Diversity related efforts will be documented per the reporting requirements included in Assembly Bill 962.

2. Goals and Timetables

Please describe your hospital's short-term goals and timetables, but not quotas, for increasing procurement from women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises

AVMC's short term goals are to grow our diversity spend base as it aligns with our Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and provides best value to our District.

Please describe your hospital's long-term goals and timetables, but not quotas, for increasing procurement from women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises

AVMC's long term goals are the same. To grow our diversity spend base as it aligns with our Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and provides best value to our District.

3. Outreach and Communication

Please describe the methods in which the hospital encourages and seeks out both prime and subcontract suppliers from women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers

AVMC uses social media, our website and several community events each year to reach the public. We actively use our GPO, Vizient, to select and contract with our suppliers. We welcome anyone interested in pursuing business with AVMC to be awarded a Vizient contract.

Please describe the methods in which the hospital encourages its employees involved in procurement to seek out women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers

Our Buyers are encouraged to primarily use the GPO contract when available. That is our primary means of seeking out vendors since it is typically the best value to the District. We welcome anyone interested in pursuing business with AVMC to be awarded a Vizient contract.

Please describe the methods in which the hospital conducts outreach and communication to women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises

AVMC uses social media, our website and several community events each year to reach the public. We welcome any business vendors who can demonstrate best value for our District to contact the Materials Management office.

4. Support and Supplier Resolutions

Please describe the methods in which your hospital supports, partners with, or interacts with organizations and other entities in the procurement ecosystem that promote, certify, or contract with women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises

AVMC primarily uses Vizient GPO who supports, partners with and interacts with these organizations on our behalf.

Please describe the methods in which your hospital resolves any issues that may limit or impede an enterprise from becoming a supplier

We encourage all of our vendors to obtain a contract with Vizient GPO. Vizient is a very established organization and resolves all of these types of barriers.

5. Diversity Commission Recommendations and Planned Implementations

Please describe the past implementation of relevant recommendations made by the Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission

We have a completely new staff and leadership which are unaware of any past HSDC recommendations. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss and evaluate what those were if given information. Please let us know how to find this.

Please describe the planned implementation of relevant recommendations made by the Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission

We have a completely new staff and leadership which are unaware of any past HSDC recommendations. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss and evaluate what those were if given information. Please let us know how to find this.

6. Procurement Process and Certification

Please describe your hospital's procurement process

Our procurement process primarily focuses on taking advantage of Vizient GPO contracts. For local services, RFP's are issued as needed and vendors are selected by best overall value. For clinical items, we heavily engage our clinical staff to help select the best products for optimal clinical outcomes.

Website Link(s)

https://www.avmc.org/

Do you require suppliers to be certified?

No

Do you accept self-certification

No

7. 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.

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.

What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?

$75,000,000

Procurement means the purchase or lease of supplies, services, equipment, and capital expenditures related to buildings and fixed equipment during the previous calendar year. Procurement does not include items such as employee salaries and wages, fixed asset depreciation, amortization, or taxes.

8. Supplier Point of Contact

Enter the contact information for the individual that business enterprises who are interested in contracting with your facility can reach out to.

Name: Thomas Moore

Enter the contact information for the individual of the diverse business outreach liaison of your hospital.

Name: Theresa Lemus

Hospital Contacts for Diverse Business Enterprises are available upon request. Please send request via email to supplier.diversity@hcai.ca.gov

9. Third Party Procurement

Third Party Procurement

• Vizient
• http://www.vizientinc.com

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