RIVERSIDE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM – MEDICAL CENTER
1. Policy Statement
Supplier Diversity Policy Statement
RUHS- Medical Center believes in the importance of having a supplier base that reflects the rich diversity of our community and patients. We are committed to attracting all qualified diverse business enterprises and providing equal opportunities to compete and participate in the sourcing and procurement process for products and services, subject to all applicable laws. We will facilitate tangible contract opportunities that will mutually add value to our county residents, hospital, our stakeholders, and the awarded businesses. Through this process, we will continue to ensure that our patients receive the right product for the right purpose at the best price
2. Supplier Point of Contact, Outreach and Communication
Supplier Point of Contact
- Name: Craig Huneke
- Phone: 951-486-7642
- Email: c.huneke@ruhealth.org
- Website: https://www.ruhealth.org/
Outreach and Communication
How does your hospital encourage and seek out minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises to become potential suppliers?
R. Reach out and actively seek to attract qualified diverse businesses to participate in the procurement process to become a part of the supply chain pool of potential vendors to the hospital. U. Understand and assess each potential vendor’s potential for meeting appropriate criteria through the prescribed County of Riverside’s competitive bidding and procurement process in accordance with Local, State, and Federal guidelines. H. Help and Mentor and support supplier diversity within our community by assisting all businesses in maneuvering through the procurement process. S. Seek increasing equal opportunities for diverse suppliers, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned (including retired), LGBTQ+, and socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises to participate in the competitive bidding and procurement 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?
We will ensure that employees involved in the procurement cycle understand the supplier diversity principles and and commitments
How does your hospital conduct outreach and communication to minority, women, LGBT, and disabled veteran business enterprises?
When appropriate bidding/quoting opportunities arise.
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 | $270,251.00 | $0.00 | $270,251.00 |
| Hispanic American | $366,293.00 | $0.00 | $366,293.00 |
| Native American | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Asian Pacific | $522,514.00 | $0.00 | $522,514.00 |
| Unknown Minority | $718,902.00 | $211,471.00 | $930,373.00 |
| Total | $1,877,960.00 | $211,471.00 | $2,089,431.00 |
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* | $1,877,960.00 | $211,471.00 | $2,089,431.00 |
| Women | $1,556,763.00 | $110,529.00 | $1,667,292.00 |
| LGBTQ | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Disabled Veteran | $34,846.00 | $1.00 | $34,847.00 |
| Less Duplicate Amount (-) | -$1,884,865.00 | -$321,990.00 | -$2,206,855.00 |
| Combined Total | $1,584,704.00 | $11.00 | $1,584,715.00 |
*Total from the Diverse Procurement Spending by Minority table.
What is your hospital's total procurement (including diverse and non-diverse suppliers)?
$268,632,159.00
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?
Veteran Owned Small Business - VetBiz Registry Service-Disabled Vet-Owned Small-VetBiz Registry Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Bus (SDVOSB)
Do you require suppliers to be certified?
No
Do you accept self-certification?
No
Third-Party Procurement
- Name: Vizient
- Website: https://www.vizientinc.com/