HIP Health Plan Supplier Diversity Initiative
To all current and potential diversity suppliers:
Thank you for taking the time to learn about HIP's Supplier Diversity Initiative. Our Supplier Diversity Initiative is designed to complement existing purchasing activities, not replace them.
The following information will detail specifics on our Supplier Diversity Initiative. After reading the highlights, you should have a general understanding of how HIP does business as it relates to supplier diversity.
Statement of Purpose
HIP has a long history of involvement with and support of supplier diversity.
To this end, we are committed to continually building business alliances with certified diversified and woman owned suppliers. Through these alliances, we strive to provide our members with excellent products and services, encourage economic growth and strengthen the communities in which we work and live.
Our Commitment
HIP is committed to the inclusion of diversified and woman owned suppliers for competitive bid opportunities for the procurement of goods and services. Furthermore, we are committed to building a supplier base that reflects the diversity of the areas in which we operate.
Our Goal
To be the healthcare industry leader in Supplier Diversity as viewed by our members, suppliers and community.
Becoming a Supplier
Recognizing the difficulty for historically underutilized businesses to gain access to opportunity, HIP has developed and implemented a formal process to provide assistance to them. Suppliers seeking to do business with HIP must be fully competitive in:
- Superior Quality of Products/Services
- Customer Service/Clear Communication
- Competitive Pricing
- Accurate & Timely Deliverables
- Innovative Business Solutions and Technology
- Good Financial Standing
- Marketplace Success
- Reporting/Metrics
If a company is seeking to do business with HIP as a diversified supplier, they must be certified as such. HIP does not have a formal certification program; we honor New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. www.nynjmsdc.org Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), www.wbenc.com, regional, state and government certification. If a supplier is not certified, we encourage them to become certified.
Generally Accepted Definitions
- Minority Business: a company that is at least fifty-one percent owned, managed, and controlled by one or more minority persons (African American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific American, Asian Indian American or Native American).
- Women Owned Business: a company that is at least fifty-one percent owned, managed and controlled by one or more women.
- Disabled Veteran Business: A business that is at least fifty-one percent owned, managed and controlled by one or more individuals that are both US citizens and US veterans who are disabled due to US military service.
Supplier Diversity-Products & Services
HIP purchases a variety of products and services. Please refer to the Purchasing Organization Site for a detailed list of commodities
2nd Tier Initiative
Suppliers contracted with HIP are also encouraged to support the supplier diversity initiatives set forth by HIP, making a concerted effort to subcontract to diverse businesses.
Contracted 2nd tier suppliers must be able to provide a quarterly report showing the diverse supplier subcontracted, direct and/or indirect purchases as it relates to HIP
Registration Process
To register your company with HIP as a potential supplier, you must submit the following:
- A letter of introduction describing your company's products and services.
- A copy of your certification.
- Customer references.
- Promotional/marketing material and/or brochure.
Please mail to:
Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP)
Supplier Diversity Assistant Director
55 Water Street
New York, NY 10041-8190
Attn: Ann Vayos
Qualification Process:
- Your material will be reviewed for potential opportunities with HIP.
- A business information report of your organization will be obtained through Dun & Bradstreet.
- Your information will be entered in our supplier diversity database.
- If an opportunity arises, you will be contacted, and depending on the timing and current activity, you will be scheduled for a direct presentation or site visit with the appropriate personnel.
- If no current opportunity exists, we will maintain your information in our database for future opportunities.
- If we cannot use your products and services, we will keep your information in our database and will make every effort to refer your company to other businesses that may have opportunities for you
Contact
For more information on HIP's Supplier Diversity Initiative, please contact:
Supplier Diversity Assistant Director, Ann Vayos at (646)-447-7075
For more information email: ASodhi@hipusa.com
