Supplier Diversity

At USM, we see supplier diversity as a corporate responsibility to our communities on a broad level and to our subcontractors on a local level. We are honored to work with many minority, woman, veteran, and service-disabled veteran business owners.

Our customers require business enterprise certification, and they know we go above and beyond to deliver the proper documentation. Among our subcontractors, we have earned a reputation for providing outstanding opportunities and helping a diverse group of businesses owners participate in the procurement process.

Our Program

We are always looking for opportunities to expand supplier diversity and work with new organizations. We contract with companies providing commercial services in the following areas:

Janitorial
Snow removal
Landscaping
Parking lot sweeping
Floor care

Plumbing
HVAC/R
Electrical services
Roofing

Qualifications

To qualify for USM’s Supplier Diversity Program, you must meet the following guidelines:

U.S. citizenship
A certified business that is at least 51-percent owned, managed, and controlled by a member of one of the following groups:
- A person from one of the following minority backgrounds:
  - African American
  - Hispanic American
  - Asian American
  - Native American
- A woman
- A veteran or service-disabled veteran

Mentoring

We also offer a mentoring program for diverse business enterprises to assist them in becoming certified. To qualify for participation, you must be an active subcontractor working at a USM customer location and meet the criteria listed in our diversity qualification guidelines.

Program Benefits

Specialized opportunities for diverse subcontractors to participate in our bidding process
Access to USM’s Supplier Diversity Mentoring Program
Qualification for inclusion in the Supplier Diversity Programs of other large corporations
Inclusion in the databases of certification agencies used by procurement professionals nationwide
Sales and marketing opportunities, including business matchmaking meetings

Check out our “How to Participate” page to learn more about the program and take next steps. Or, reach out with questions at ECSC_Procurement_Questions@emcorgroup.com.