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1. Good afternoon, On behalf of the University of Delaware , I would like to invite your business to participate in our newly developed Community Outreach Program. We believe that building partnerships with small and minority businesses is fundamental to community outreach and a goal closely aligned with the University’s guiding principles. The Community Outreach Program was implemented to provide improved access to University procurement opportunities to small, economically disadvantaged, veteran owned, minority owned, women owned and local businesses. The program seeks mutually beneficial relationships that add value to the University and contribute to the development of diverse businesses through workshops and consultations with the Small Business Development Center. Please follow the link below to find out how the University of Delaware can help your business succeed. www.udel.edu/procurement/supplierdiversity

2. About Us • About the Program • At the University of Delaware, we believe that building partnerships with small and minority businesses is fundamental to community outreach and a goal closely aligned with the University’s guiding principles. • The Community Outreach Program was implemented to provide improved access to University procurement opportunities to small, economically disadvantaged, veteran owned, minority owned, women owned and local businesses. The program seeks mutually beneficial relationships that add value to the University and contribute to the development of diverse businesses through workshops and consultations with the Small Business Development Center. • Related Links • Program Qualifications & Certifying Agencies • Getting Started • Supplier Directory • Resources & Events • Contact Us Procurement UD Web

3. Program Qualifications & Certifying Agencies Procurement UD Web

4. Getting Started To register as a UD supplier, you must submit the following: W9 Supplier Questionairre The information you provide updates our Supplier Directory, a database that allows our buying staff to contact you with opportunities and links your expertise with our needs. If we need your product or service, the Community Outreach Coordinator or a buyer will contact you with information regarding the next steps and other pertinent details. If there is no current need, your information will remain in our database for future requests from our purchasers. Procurement UD Web

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6. Supplier Information Questionnaire Instruction/Purpose: In order to comply with various government regulations and to update our supplier information files, please complete all required fields and submit. After review, your business will be added to our Supplier Directory and you will receive a confirmation email. Use our Program Qualifications page as a classifications reference. Business Name Business Address (Number, Street) Business Address (City, State, Zip) Website Contact Name Contact Phone Contact Fax Contact Email Classification (Check all that apply) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) African American Asian-American Asian-Pacific Asian-Indian Hispanic-America Native American Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Procurement UD Web

7. Supplier Information Questionnaire Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Disabled Owned Enterprise (DOE) Veteran Owned Enterprise (VOE) HubZone (HUB) Certifying Agency Categories in which you do business Masonry Contractors Mechanical Contractors MRO Supplies Painters Plumbing/HVAC Portable Toilets Printers Relocation/Moving Services Snow Removal Services Uniforms Web Designers Audio Visual Equipment Carpet Installers Computers Copiers Designers/Architects Furniture General Contractors Hardware Janitorial Lawn Care Services Limousine Service Marketing/Communication Services Procurement UD Web

8. Supplier Information Questionnaire Products and/or Services your firm provides I attest that the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any information willfully falsified or omitted may result in this firm being disbarred from bidding on contracts for a period of up to two years, and liability attendant to civil and criminal penalties. The completion of this form in no way obligates the University or guarantees opportunities to bid or receive orders. Submit Database “Forms Pro” Admin Form “Forms Pro” Data Collection Download Data HTML Procurement UD Web Updates Table

9. Supplier Directory The following is a list of SMWOBs currently enrolled in the Community Outreach Program. Please email communityoutreach@udel.edu if you would like to be removed from the directory or if your information needs updating. Computer Supplies Construction Custodial Engineering & Architecture Design Software Development Special Advertising Staffing Construction Services Procurement UD Web

10. Resources & Events • We are currently working with the Small Business Development Center to develop University sponsored training programs and consultation services tailored toward improving your business. You will be notified via email when programs are available. • For now, please visit the following resources: • Small Business Development Center • Delaware Economic Development Office • Small Business LIFT Program • Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprises Procurement UD Web

11. Contact Us • Communication is paramount to the functioning of our program and the development of your business, and we welcome feedback. In order to respond in a timely and effective manner, please contact the appropriate resources. • Email communityoutreach@udel.edu for: • General Inquiries • Technical Difficulties • Questions about the registration process • Requests to edit contact or business information • Requests to be removed from the Supplier Directory • Contact Procurement Servicesfor: • Questions regarding the bid process • Information on the status of a bid • Scheduling free-consultations with buyers Procurement UD Web