Supplier Diversity

The supplier diversity program is a proactive business process to provide equal access to Mayo Clinic purchasing opportunities for all qualified diverse suppliers. It also promotes supplier participation reflective of the diverse business community. The goal of the program is to increase diverse supplier purchasing by engaging in mutually beneficial strategic business relationships.

Diversity Classifications

Mayo Clinic recognizes the following Diversity Classifications:

• Minority-Owned Business
• Women-Owned Business
• Women-Owned Small Business
• Small Business
• Small Disadvantaged Business
• HUB-Zone Small Business
• Veteran-Owned Small Business
• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
• Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions

For definitions of vendor classifications, please visit: http://www.sba.gov/

Registration/Qualifications

Mayo Clinic recognizes third-party public and private certifications including, but not limited to, the following:

• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) and its Regional Affiliates
• Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program (SBA)
• Association for Service Disabled Veterans (ASDV)
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and its Regional Affiliates
• US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
• Federal Acquisition Regulations' Definitions

Certifications from any local, city or state government agency may also be considered.

Contact Information

If interested in being considered for Mayo's supplier diversity program, send an e-mail to supplierdivprog@mayo.edu with contact information and the company's diversity classification.

Mailing Address:

Supplier Diversity Program Manager
Mayo Clinic
201 Building 4-10-5
200 First Street S.W.
Rochester, MN 55905