Policy Statement
Duquesne Light Company (DLC) endeavors to reflect in our suppliers and our workforce the diversity of the communities that we serve. We will ensure that diverse suppliers are informed of, and treated equitably during, the supplier qualification process. DLC strives to increase the diversity of the suppliers that provide us with products and services. In all cases, we will ensure that all suppliers are evaluated fairly and evenly, and that the most qualified suppliers are selected.
DLC seeks to achieve the following objectives:
- Increase the number of diverse suppliers that provide Duquesne Light Company with products and/or services, while maintaining a commitment to safety, quality, competitive pricing, and customer service
- Ensure that the evaluation and qualification process is equitable and includes consideration of Tier I and Tier II projected spend
- Encourage and facilitate diverse supplier certification through legitimate third-parties and organizations
- Inform diverse suppliers of Duquesne Light Company’s requirements and supplier-related policies and procedures
- Actively partner with external organizations in the communities that Duquesne Light Company serves to identify and engage in outreach efforts to increase the diversity of suppliers that participate in the RFx process
- Develop relationships with the diverse supplier community on a local and regional basis to promote economic growth and strengthen the Duquesne Light Company brand and trust within the communities that we serve
Diverse Business Classifications:
A disability-owned business enterprise must be at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more individual(s) with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Revision of 1997 who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Further, this enterprise must exercise independence from any other business enterprise and must have its principal place of business in the United States and be formed as a legal entity in the United States.
A small business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals as determined in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
A small business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more United States citizens, a Community Development Corporation, an agricultural cooperative, a Native Hawaiian organization, or an Indian tribe with its principal office located in a historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone). Additionally, at least 35% of its employees must reside in a HUBZone.
A business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or gender non-conforming individuals who are located in the U.S. or its trust territories and are either U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
A business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more minority individuals who are located in the U.S. or its trust territories and are U.S. citizens. Ownership, in the case of a publicly-owned business, means that at least 51% of its stock is owned by one or more minority group members.
A business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more U.S. service-disabled military veterans with a service-connected disability located in the U.S. or its trust territories who were discharged and released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable.
A small business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more U.S. service-disabled military veterans with a service-connected disability located in the U.S. or its trust territories who were discharged and released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable.
A small business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals as determined in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
A business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more U.S. military veterans located in the U.S. or its trust territories who were discharged and released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable.
A business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more U.S. military veterans located in the U.S. or its trust territories with a disability not incurred during their time of service. Eligible veterans were discharged and released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable.
A small business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more U.S. military veterans located in the U.S. or its trust territories who were discharged and released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable.
A business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more women who are located in the U.S. or its trust territories and are either U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Ownership, in the case of a publicly-owned business, means that has at least 51% of its stock is owned by one or more women.
A small business that is at least 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by one or more women who are located in the U.S. or its trust territories and are either U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
*A business concern that is categorized as small in its primary industry, based on revenue and/or employees, as determined by the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Size Standards.
Certification
Duquesne Light Company recommends that diverse suppliers obtain third-party diverse supplier certification from a legitimate third-party such as the National Minority Supplier Development Council, National Veteran-Owned Business Association or the Small Business Administration. All diverse suppliers must reaffirm their status as a diverse supplier on an annual basis.
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