ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
ARMC is fully committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified diverse suppliers to compete and participate in the sourcing and procurement process. We believe that creating an inclusive supply chain that values diverse owned and small businesses is not only good for the community, it’s good for our business.
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Dr. Jason Gateas
- Phone: 909-580-0059
- Email: gateasj@armc.sbcounty.gov
- Website: https://www.arrowheadregional.org/
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
As a county hospital organization, ARMC relies on our GPO Vizient for the majority of our contracting portfolio.
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?
Procurement staff have been provided education on supplier diversity.
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
Our supplier diversity statement is found on our facility website and provides information on who to contact to become an approved vendor.
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 | $10,147.00 | $0.00 | $10,147.00 |
| Native American | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Asian Pacific | $2,986,267.00 | $0.00 | $2,986,267.00 |
| Unknown Minority | $3,867,351.00 | $243,146.00 | $4,110,497.00 |
| Total | $6,863,765.00 | $243,146.00 | $7,106,911.00 |
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* | $6,863,765.00 | $243,146.00 | $7,106,911.00 |
| Women | - | - | - |
| LGBTQ | - | - | - |
| Disabled Veteran | - | - | - |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | - | - | - |
| Combined Total | $6,863,765.00 | $243,146.00 | $7,106,911.00 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$689,695,381.00
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?
ARMC is fully committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified diverse suppliers to compete and participate in the sourcing and procurement process. We believe that creating an inclusive supply chain that values diverse owned and small businesses is not only good for the community, it’s good for our business
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
Yes
Do you accept self-certification?
No
Third-Party Procurement
- Name: Vizient
- Website: https://www.vizientinc.com/
5. Other Relevant Information
N/A