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Who is a diverse supplier?
A diverse supplier is one which is certified by a third-party (see Certification agencies) as having met the definition of being at least 51% owned, controlled AND operated by one or more members of a diverse group. We consider diverse businesses as women-owned, African American-owned, Asian-Pacific-owned, Hispanic American-owned, Native American-owned, Disabled-owned and Veteran-owned. We also consider HubZone and small-disadvantaged businesses.

I am self certified, what should I do?
To be registered in the Supplier Diversity Program as a diverse supplier, your business must be certified by one of the recognized certification agencies (see Certification agencies). We do not accept self-certification.

How can I do business with AGL Resources?
Purchasing has the responsibility at AGL Resources to facilitate and implement the procurement and contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, software, and services. Purchasing is responsible for seeing that applicable corporate procurement, contracting guidelines, and procedures are followed throughout the Company. This role includes competitive bidding, requests for proposals, conflict of interest checks, contract awards, insurance requirements, and Supplier/Contractor performance management. Applications from suppliers/contractors that can provide materials or services to AGL Resources and its subsidiaries will be promptly received and given fair consideration as our needs arise.

Does AGL Resources have a commitment to diverse supplier communities?
AGL Resources purchases a large and diverse number of products and services from numerous Suppliers/Contractors (see Supplier Opportunities). AGL Resources has a commitment to do business with quality Suppliers/Contractors that are representative of the diversity of the communities that we serve. It is also our mission to provide development, education, training and procurement and contracting opportunities for diverse businesses.

What are AGL Resources' expectations of their Suppliers?
AGL Resources requires our Suppliers/Contractors to follow applicable laws, meet or exceed industry standards and conduct business in an ethical manner. Each Supplier/Contractor may be required to provide a certificate of insurance for approval that meets specific required coverage and names AGL Resources as "Additional Insured."

Does my registration guarantee that I will be selected as a Supplier?
No. However it does give Suppliers/Contractors opportunity for consideration as business needs arise.

What are the classifications of a minority-owned and disadvantaged business?
Disadvantaged business shall be classified as (1) minority-owned, (2) female-owned and (3) disabled-owned. Minority-owned business shall be classified further as at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by person or persons who are (a) African-American-owned, (b) Native American-owned, (c) Hispanic American-owned and (d) Asian-Pacific-owned.

African-American – persons having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Native American – persons who are American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts or Native Hawaiians

Hispanic-American – persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American or other Spanish or Portuguese culture or origin

Asian-Pacific American – persons whose origins are from Japan, China, Taiwan, Korean, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Samoa, the Philippines, Guam, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or the U.S. Trust Territories of the Pacific.

Women-Owned – a business that is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a women or group of women who are U.S. citizens.

Disabled-Owned – a business that is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a person or group of persons who meet the state’s definition of a legally disabled person in which the business is headquartered.

* Small Business – a business that meets the following criteria for annual sales and average number of employees, for a twelve month period:

• Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing - $500,000 and 9 or fewer employees
• Construction - $27,500,000 and 19 or fewer employees
• Wholesale Trade - $1,000,000 and 19 or fewer employees
• Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and $5,000,000 and 5 or fewer employees
• Service Industry - $500,000 and 9 or fewer employees
• Mining - $1,000,000 and 49 or fewer employees
• Manufacturing - $1,000,000 and 99 or fewer employees
• Retail Trade - $5,000,000 and 9 or fewer employees
• Transportation, Commerce, Utilities - $5,000,000 and 9 or fewer employees
  

For more information, please e-mail questions or comments to supplierdiversity@aglresources.com.

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