FAIRMONT HOSPITAL

1. Policy Statement

Supplier Diversity Policy Statement

Alameda Health System (AHS), of which Fairmont Hospital is an affiliate, is evaluating the development of a program aimed at promoting inclusive and competitive procurement practices. The goal is to ensure that all qualified vendors—including those with diverse ownership—have equitable access to procurement opportunities. When appropriate, the hospital may take steps to identify a broad range of qualified vendors in connection with specific procurement needs. All vendor proposals will be evaluated based on merit, with consideration given to the ability to meet hospital standards, deliver value, and support the hospital’s broader commitment to responsible and inclusive business practices.

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

AHS seeks to increase procurement from women, minority, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises by continuing to provide a level playing field for all vendors seeking to do business with AHS. Our goal is for the AHS procurement process to be equally accessible to all vendors in our community. AHS evaluates all vendor proposals on the basis of merit and the degree to which the vendor can meet AHS business needs. AHS is working towards these goals at present.

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

The hospital is committed to fostering an inclusive and competitive business environment. Over the next year, the hospital will work to ensure that businesses of all types—including those owned by women, minorities, LGBT individuals, and disabled veterans—have equitable opportunities to participate as community business partners.

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

AHS's procurement decisions are grounded in a commitment to fair, open, and competitive practices. Vendors are evaluated based on their ability to meet the hospital's operational needs, deliver high-quality goods and services, and provide cost-effective solutions. We are exploring the development of a program to enhance the identification of qualified vendors, ensuring a broad and inclusive vendor pool. This initiative aims to support our commitment to equitable procurement practices without compromising our standards for quality and efficiency.

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

Procurement decisions are based on a vendor’s ability to meet the hospital’s needs and deliver value. While vendor diversity status may be noted during the evaluation process, selections are made based on merit, qualifications, and the capacity to provide high-quality goods and services.

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

AHS does not currently have a formal program requiring or coordinating such outreach. Procurement activities are conducted through open, competitive processes, and all qualified vendors are welcome to participate. The hospital is evaluating potential ways to enhance vendor engagement and transparency, including the possibility of developing tools to increase awareness of future opportunities among a broad range of businesses.

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

From the procurement perspective, we engage with our Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) which is working to identify vendors of all types for inclusion on their contracts.

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

AHS resolves issues that may impede or limit an enterprise's opportunity to become an AHS supplier by: 1) collaborating with vendors to address questions and concerns about our procurement process; and, 2) providing potential community business partners with information about AHS' business needs when requested.

5. Diversity Commission Recommendations and Planned Implementations

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

AHS has not had a hospital diversity commission, and therefore has not implemented any committee recommendations.

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

AHS has not had a hospital diversity commission and does not have any recommended implementations in progress.

6. Procurement Process and Certification

Please describe your hospital's procurement process

Our procurement process includes the use of requisitioning for both stock and non-stock items. Many processes are automated with internal part numbers assigned to items before purchase. As new products are introduced, we have a robust Value Analysis process that vets the addition of any new items and assists with the standardization of items across the System. Purchases, of any dollar amount, require the authorizing signatures of two individuals, from different levels of authority.

Website Link(s)

http://www.alamedahealthsystem.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)?

$379,810

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: Doug Johnson

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

Name: Mini Swift, MD

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, Inc.
• http://www.vizientinc.com

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