MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
To define the goals of MLK Community Healthcare (MLKCH) has set forth in regards to doing business with minority, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and disable veteran (MWLGBTDV) business enterprises. It is the stance of MLKCH that diversity strengthens a contract portfolio and is beneficial to the local community and subsequently the patient served.
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Randy Austin
- Phone: 424-338-8806
- Email: raustin@mlkch.org
- Website: https://www.mlkch.org/home
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
MLKCH is placing a higher priority in including more minority owned businesses as part of our bid process.
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?
The procurement department staff have been directed to include minority businesses whenever possible when going out to bid for new products or services.
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
This process has yet to be finalized.
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 | $1,139,732.00 | - | $1,139,732.00 |
| Hispanic American | $116,580.00 | - | $116,580.00 |
| Native American | $18,281.00 | - | $18,281.00 |
| Asian Pacific | $3,176,303.00 | - | $3,176,303.00 |
| Unknown Minority | $234,092.00 | - | $234,092.00 |
| Total | $4,684,988.00 | - | $4,684,988.00 |
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* | $4,684,988.00 | - | $4,684,988.00 |
| Women | $109,060.00 | - | $109,060.00 |
| LGBTQ | $0.00 | - | $0.00 |
| Disabled Veteran | $1,988.00 | - | $1,988.00 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | - | - | - |
| Combined Total | $4,796,036.00 | - | $4,796,036.00 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$30,516,201.00
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?
This process has yet to be finalized.
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
No
Do you accept self-certification?
No