LOMPOC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
At Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC), we work with all organizations willing to work with us. LVMC prioritizes working with small locally owned businesses to complete as much business as possible. Many of Lompoc’s locally owned businesses are of diverse backgrounds. Additionally, LVMC values the opportunity work with multiple diverse supplier populations ranging from minority groups to women, LGBT and veteran owned suppliers. LVMC believes in the value of diverse mindsets and how it can further improve the organization's supply chain and operation.
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Lindsey Arevalos
- Website: https://www.lompocvmc.com/about/
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Hospital Contacts for Diverse Business Enterprises are available upon request.
Please send request via email to: supplier.diversity@hcai.ca.gov
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
Lompoc Valley Medical Center (LVMC) welcomes any and all vendors from diverse backgrounds to work with our organization. LVMC encourages business from diverse suppliers through our website with a statement, “Suppliers. In collaboration with Vizient – LVMC’s partner Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) – we are committed to expanding partnerships with a diverse range of businesses, including those owned and operated by people of color, women, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community and members of socially and economically disadvantaged groups.” When it comes to making the final decision to work with businesses/vendors, LVMC does take into consideration cost efficient decisions.
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?
LVMC utilizes the same concept as in the question above when it comes to working with all businesses and vendors including minority, women, LGBT and disabled veterans.
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
LVMC utilizes the same methods as in question 1 for all vendors, welcoming all diverse types of vendors to participate in business, LVMC promotes outreach and communication through allowing all vendors and businesses that approach us with an opportunity to meet with us and present their products or services.
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 | -- | -- | -- |
| Hispanic American | $398,998.00 | -- | $398,998.00 |
| Native American | $1,815.00 | -- | $1,815.00 |
| Asian Pacific | $695,931.00 | -- | $695,931.00 |
| Unknown Minority | $4,649.00 | -- | $4,649.00 |
| Total | $1,101,393.00 | -- | $1,101,393.00 |
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* | $1,101,393.00 | -- | $1,101,393.00 |
| Women | $46,055.00 | -- | $46,055.00 |
| LGBTQ | -- | -- | -- |
| Disabled Veteran | $161,100.00 | -- | $161,100.00 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | -$0.00 | -$0.00 | -$0.00 |
| Combined Total | $1,308,548.00 | $0.00 | $1,308,548.00 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$17,623,407.00
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?
LVMC supports organizations that promote or certify minority. Women, LGBT and disabled veterans by providing them an opportunity to present their products and/or service to us. Furthermore, we support them on an on-going basis if we choose their product and/or service.
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
No
Do you accept self-certification?
No
Third-Party Procurement
- Name: Vizient Inc
- Website: https://www.vizientinc.com/
5. Other Relevant Information
N/A