Tap IN Supplier Development/Strategic Outreach
The Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion provides numerous resources for our suppliers in support of their continuous development as sustainable diverse and small, local businesses.
The Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion hosts a series of in-depth educational and training seminars throughout the fiscal year.
Past Events
Summer Tap Into Business 2024
View the Summer Tap Into Business 2024 presentations:
- General Session Presentation
- Engineering & Construction and Utility Services Presentation
- General Services Presentation
- Information Technology Presentation
Tap Into Business: Small Business Industry Day
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WSSC Water recently hosted the Tap Into Business: Small Business Industry Day at WSSC Water’s headquarters. The free event included information sessions on locating contract opportunities, resources about bidding on WSSC Water contracts, networking sessions with the Procurement Office and Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, and information on upcoming bids and contracting opportunities.
View the Tap Into Business: Small Business Industry Day Presentations:
- Opening Presentation
- Ethics in Procurement
- Office of Supplier Diversity and Inclusion
- Tap into IT
- Solicitations
- Supplier Portal and How to find Contract Opportunities
Spring 2023 Tap Into Business Event
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WSSC Water hosted our Spring Tap Into Business on May 30. The free event was open to vendors, suppliers and area businesses looking to learn about upcoming contracting opportunities with WSSC Water, local government agencies, and academic and financial organizations.
View the 2023 Tap Into Business PowerPoint Presentations
Check out the photos from the event:
Welcome to 2023 Tap Into Business
Mike Harmer, Chief Engineer, presenting WSSC Water’s Capital Improvement Program.
Caville Stanbury-Woolery, Division Manager discussing upcoming projects in a breakout session.
Jorge Rodriguez, Acting Director of Utility Services, discussing upcoming projects in a breakout session
Ian Shaffer, Sr IT Security Analyst, talking with attendees in a breakout session.
General Manager Kishia Powell opening the 2023 Tap Into Business Event.
General Manager Kishia Powell opening the 2023 Tap Into Business Event.
Chief Procurement Officer, Caprecia Poole-Williams going presenting upcoming projects for the Procurement Office.
Mike Harmer, Chief Engineer, discussing WSSC Water’s Capital Improvement Program for 2024-2029
Regina Speed-Bost, Commission Vice Chair, giving closing remarks.
Courtney Edmonds, Director of Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, opening the 2023 Tap Into Business Event.
General Manager Kishia Powell speaking with attendees.
Fausto Bayonet, Commission Chair, giving welcoming remarks.
Commission Vice Chair Regina Speed-Bost (left) and Commission Chair Fausto Bayonet (right)
Commission Vice Chair Regina Speed-Bost (left) and Commission Chair Fausto Bayonet (middle) speaking with an attendee.
(From left to right) Deputy General Manager Joseph Beach, Chief Administrative Officer Cristi Bickham, General Manager Kishia Powell, Commission Vice Chair Regina Speed-Bost, Commission Chair Fausto Bayonet
Police and Homeland Security Director David McDonough speaking with an attendee
Montgomery County MD Office of Procurement
Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs
EagleBank
Montgomery County MD Office of Procurement
Montgomery College Office of Procurement
Maryland State Department of Labor
The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Department of Small & Local Business Development
Office of Innovation and Research Director Keith Tyson speaking with an attendee
Attendees at 2023 Tap Into Business Event
Types of Events We Host:
| NAME OF EVENT | BRIEF DESCRIPTION |
| Understanding the Appendix A and Good Faith Efforts Guide Training | To help vendors/suppliers understand the information presented in the Appendix A solicitation document and how to prepare their response to the requested MBE/SLBE participation requirements. |
| Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Technical Assistance Workshop | To assist vendors interested in becoming an approved SLBE in the Commission’s Program. |
| How to Navigate WSSC Water's Supplier Portal | To assist firms with registering in WSSC Water’s Supplier Portal, navigating the Supplier Portal, uploading MBE Certification Letters, researching past solicitations and viewing registered suppliers. |
| Solicitation 101 | To educate firms on WSSC Water's solicitation process and give tips on how to submit a quality and compliant proposal. |
Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Supplier Appointments
Meetings with suppliers are held the second Thursday of each month. Meeting times are scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
All suppliers wishing to schedule a meeting with the Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion must email the office at supplierdiversity@wsscwater.com.
Strategic Outreach
The Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion continues to cultivate and expand relationships with the business community and professional and trade organizations. Our strategic outreach efforts are targeted to prepare the market and develop the base of diverse suppliers needed to support WSSC Water’s supply chain.
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Contact the Office of Supplier Diversity & Inclusion at supplierdiversity@wsscwater.com to invite us to participate in your upcoming event or for a list of the events we are hosting and attending this month.
Last Modified: December 17, 2024, 5:52 pm EST