ENLOE HEALTH
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
Enloe Health is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and competitive supply chain that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Our Supplier Diversity Program is designed to promote fair and equitable access to sourcing opportunities as defined by applicable state and federal guidelines. To support this commitment, Enloe Health will incorporate supplier diversity into procurement practices, encourage supplier inclusion, collaborate with prime suppliers to promote subcontracting and second-tier opportunities for diverse businesses, support compliance with California regulatory expectations related to supplier diversity reporting. Enloe Health participates in group purchasing through Premier, Inc., via a purchasing affiliation with Texas Health Resources’ OnHand collaborative. These organizations assist in contract portfolio development and influence vendor selection opportunities available to Enloe Health. Premier publishes its own supplier diversity policy and program information on its public website. Enloe Health considers the availability of diverse suppliers within these contracted portfolios while maintaining independent responsibility for purchasing decisions consistent with its operational, clinical, and financial requirements. Enloe Health remains committed to balancing supplier diversity objectives with its primary responsibility to ensure high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, and operational efficiency. All sourcing decisions will continue to be based on a best-value framework that considers quality, service, cost, and supply reliability.
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
Enloe Health is in the process of formalizing and strengthening its Supplier Diversity Program to support increased participation of diverse business enterprises while maintaining a best-value procurement approach. Goals: Develop internal processes to enhance identification and tracking of diverse suppliers within Enloe Health’s spend portfolio, including coordination with group purchasing organization (GPO) data sources where available. Incorporate consideration of certified diverse suppliers into competitive sourcing events, where feasible and aligned with clinical, operational, and financial requirements. Work with Premier and the Texas Health Resources OnHand collaborative to better understand and utilize available diverse supplier offerings within contracted portfolios. Provide guidance to key stakeholders involved in procurement and contracting to support consistent consideration of supplier diversity objectives. Enloe Health will continue to evaluate its progress and refine its approach over time, with a focus on sustainable program development, transparency, and alignment with California regulatory expectations. Timelines and initiatives will evolve as data availability and program maturity increase.
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
Long-Term Goals: Establish consistent, reliable methods for tracking, analyzing, and reporting diverse supplier participation across applicable spend categories. Work in coordination with Premier, Inc. and Texas Health Resources OnHand collaborative to identify and leverage contracting opportunities with diverse suppliers, while maintaining Enloe Health’s independent purchasing decision authority. Advance supplier engagement and partnerships: Build relationships with diverse suppliers to improve awareness of capabilities. Encourage key vendors and service providers to support supplier diversity through subcontracting, second-tier reporting, and inclusive sourcing practices.
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
Enloe Health utilizes a combination of internal practices and group purchasing resources to encourage participation from diverse business enterprises as both prime and subcontract suppliers. Through its participation in Premier, Inc. and the Texas Health Resources OnHand collaborative, Enloe Health leverages access to a broad supplier network, including diverse suppliers, to support identification and contracting opportunities. Enloe Health also encourages prime suppliers to support supplier diversity through subcontracting and second-tier participation and maintains ongoing dialogue with key vendors to understand and enhance these efforts. Outreach and communication practices will continue to evolve as Enloe Health advances its Supplier Diversity Program and expands its capabilities and engagement.
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
Stakeholders in supply chain, contracting, and other departments are encouraged to consider qualified diverse suppliers during sourcing activities where feasible and aligned with clinical, operational, and financial requirements. Enloe Health also promotes awareness of supplier diversity objectives through ongoing communication, education, and engagement when provided by group purchasing partners, including Premier, Inc. and the Texas Health Resources OnHand collaborative, which provide access to diverse supplier networks and contracting opportunities. The organization continues to enhance these efforts as part of its broader Supplier Diversity Program development.
Please describe the methods in which the hospital conducts outreach and communication to women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises
Enloe Health conducts communication to diverse business enterprises through a combination of direct engagement and utilization of group purchasing resources. Enloe Health also maintains accessible procurement channels to allow prospective suppliers to express interest and be considered for future sourcing activities. Through its participation in Premier, Inc. and the Texas Health Resources OnHand collaborative, Enloe Health leverages established supplier networks and contracting resources that include diverse businesses. These organizations support broader communication and visibility of supplier opportunities within the healthcare supply chain. Communication practices will continue to evolve as the organization advances its Supplier Diversity Program and enhances supplier engagement.
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
As described in prior sections, Enloe Health supports supplier diversity through collaboration with organizations and partners that promote, certify, and facilitate opportunities for diverse business enterprises. Enloe Health leverages its participation in Premier, Inc. and the Texas Health Resources OnHand collaborative, which provide access to established supplier networks, contracting resources, and supplier diversity initiatives that include certified diverse businesses. These organizations assist in identifying qualified suppliers and expanding visibility into available contracting opportunities. Enloe Health also encourages its prime suppliers to maintain relationships with diverse business enterprises and to support subcontracting and second-tier participation where feasible. These partnerships and interactions will continue to evolve as part of Enloe Health’s Supplier Diversity Program development.
Please describe the methods in which your hospital resolves any issues that may limit or impede an enterprise from becoming a supplier
Enloe Health seeks to identify and address potential barriers that may limit supplier participation through its procurement practices, supplier engagement efforts, and ongoing program development. The organization promotes fair and transparent sourcing processes by utilizing competitive bidding practices, clearly defined requirements, and consistent evaluation criteria. These processes are designed to provide equitable access to qualified suppliers, including diverse business enterprises. Enloe Health also works to improve accessibility by maintaining established procurement channels for supplier inquiries and leveraging group purchasing partners such as Premier, Inc. and the Texas Health Resources OnHand collaborative to expand visibility into available supplier opportunities. Where appropriate, Enloe Health engages in dialogue with prospective and existing suppliers to better understand potential challenges, including administrative requirements, awareness of opportunities, and market availability. Feedback from these interactions helps inform ongoing improvements to procurement practices. In addition, Enloe Health encourages prime suppliers to support diverse businesses through subcontracting and second-tier participation, which can help reduce barriers to entry for smaller or emerging suppliers. Efforts to identify and reduce barriers will continue to evolve as Enloe Health enhances its Supplier Diversity Program.
5. Diversity Commission Recommendations and Planned Implementations
Please describe the past implementation of relevant recommendations made by the Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission
Enloe Health is in the process of developing and strengthening its Supplier Diversity Program and has incorporated relevant principles consistent with recommendations from the Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission where applicable. As reflected in prior sections, Enloe Health has taken steps to increase awareness of diverse supplier opportunities, and improve access through competitive sourcing processes, supplier outreach, and collaboration with group purchasing partners such as Premier, Inc. and Texas Health Resources OnHand collaborative. Enloe Health will continue to evaluate additional recommendations from the Commission and incorporate them over time as part of its broader program development.
Please describe the planned implementation of relevant recommendations made by the Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission
Enloe Health plans to continue advancing its Supplier Diversity Program in alignment with relevant recommendations from the Hospital Supplier Diversity Commission, with a focus on sustainable, data-informed implementation. As outlined in prior sections, planned efforts include strengthening internal tracking and reporting capabilities to improve visibility into diverse supplier participation and increasing inclusion of qualified diverse suppliers in sourcing activities where feasible. Enloe Health also plans to further leverage its participation in Premier, Inc. and the Texas Health Resources OnHand collaborative to enhance access to diverse supplier contracting opportunities and to better understand available resources and best practices. In addition, the organization intends to continue encouraging prime suppliers to support subcontracting and second-tier participation and to incorporate supplier diversity considerations into procurement processes in a consistent and operationally feasible manner. These initiatives will be implemented over time as program maturity, data availability, and market opportunities evolve. Enloe Health will continue to evaluate and incorporate applicable Commission recommendations in a manner that aligns with its commitment to quality, compliance, and fiscal stewardship.
6. Procurement Process and Certification
Please describe your hospital's procurement process
Enloe Health follows a structured procurement process designed to ensure transparency, competitive pricing, regulatory compliance, and alignment with clinical and operational requirements. Procurement activities begin with the identification of a business need and development of specifications, requirements, and evaluation criteria. For goods and services covered under group purchasing contracts, Enloe Health leverages its participation in Premier, Inc. and Texas Health Resources OnHand collaborative to access pre-negotiated contract portfolios and streamline procurement activities. Following vendor selection, contracts are executed, and procurement transactions are processed through established purchasing systems and workflows to ensure timely ordering, compliance with policies, and accurate fulfillment. Ongoing vendor performance may be monitored and evaluated to support quality and compliance requirements. Enloe Health’s procurement process is designed to maintain fairness, promote competition, and support responsible stewardship of resources while ensuring the availability of high-quality products and services necessary for patient care.
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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.
| Business Ownership | Tier 1 Procurement | Tier 2 Procurement | Total Procurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| African American | $148,853 | -- | $148,853 |
| Hispanic American | -- | -- | -- |
| Native American | -- | -- | -- |
| Asian Pacific | -- | -- | -- |
| Unknown Minority | $313,962 | -- | $313,962 |
| Total | $462,815 | -- | $462,815 |
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* | $462,815 | -- | $462,815 |
| Women | $337,094 | -- | $337,094 |
| LGBT | -- | -- | -- |
| Disabled Veteran | $39,066 | -- | $39,066 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | --- | --- | --- |
| Combined Total | $838,975 | -- | $838,975 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$183,996,732
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: Alan Weintraub
Enter the contact information for the individual of the diverse business outreach liaison of your hospital.
Name: Alan Weintraub
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
- Premier
- http://www.premierinc.com
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