provide. Corizon may also request pricing information for the services they provide. If the vendors meet the criteria needed by Corizon and our Client, the vendor will then be added to our Vendor Diversity Tracking Tool. During the selection process, Corizon is careful to rigorously vendor identification, communication activity and final selection information. This information is kept on record on the Vendor Diversity Tracking Tool to enable Corizon’s continuous transparency and improvement of its Vendor Diversity Program. The Vendor Diversity Tracking Tool contains vendor contact information and communications between Corizon and vendor. This tracking tool is also used to document the type of certification and name of the certifying agencies. The tracking tool is used in concert with the RFP and RFP rebid process for each client. It is a communication tool between the Operations team, Provider Operations and Business Development. Vendors are confirmed for local or state certifications and verified as current and in good standing. If a vendor is not certified with city, or state procurement offices, this does not prohibit them from participating in the Corizon plan. However, vendors may be requested to complete the appropriate certification process in order to participate with. Subcontractor Diversity Requirements While Corizon affords equal opportunity to qualified small, minority, women, and disadvantaged owned businesses, Corizon also recognizes there are instances where our subcontracting needs may not be satisfactorily met by a vendor within these categories. A non-small, minority, women, or disadvantaged owned businesses may be contracted to fill those needs. In these instances, Corizon will use best efforts and influence to down” vendor diversity. “flow Corizon will encourage where applicable, our non-diverse vendors to seek out and utilize small, minority, women, and disadvantaged owned businesses for any subcontracting opportunities the contract Corizon awards to them may afford. Program Specifics The goal of Corizon’s Vendor Diversity Program is to provide a sustainable competitive advantage to Corizon in the areas of productivity, cost, quality and flexibility to ensure growth. Corizon plans to win new and renewing business with its Vendor Diversity Program as one of its win themes. The qualities Corizon seeks from its vendors: Quality We set high standards of performance for ourselves and the services we deliver. – We expect the same from our vendors, in such as quality, responsiveness, service commitments and transparency. These standards are detailed in the vendor contract agreement.
provide. Corizon may also request pricing information for the services they provide. If the vendors meet the criteria needed by Corizon and our Client, the vendor will then be added to our Vendor Diversity Tracking Tool. During the selection process, Corizon is careful to rigorously vendor identification, communication activity and final selection information. This information is kept on record on the Vendor Diversity Tracking Tool to enable Corizon’s continuous transparency and improvement of its Vendor Diversity Program. The Vendor Diversity Tracking Tool contains vendor contact information and communications between Corizon and vendor. This tracking tool is also used to document the type of certification and name of the certifying agencies. The tracking tool is used in concert with the RFP and RFP rebid process for each client. It is a communication tool between the Operations team, Provider Operations and Business Development. Vendors are confirmed for local or state certifications and verified as current and in good standing. If a vendor is not certified with city, or state procurement offices, this does not prohibit them from participating in the Corizon plan. However, vendors may be requested to complete the appropriate certification process in order to participate with. Subcontractor Diversity Requirements While Corizon affords equal opportunity to qualified small, minority, women, and disadvantaged owned businesses, Corizon also recognizes there are instances where our subcontracting needs may not be satisfactorily met by a vendor within these categories. A non-small, minority, women, or disadvantaged owned businesses may be contracted to fill those needs. In these instances, Corizon will use best efforts and influence to “flow down” vendor diversity. Corizon will encourage where applicable, our non-diverse vendors to seek out and utilize small, minority, women, and disadvantaged owned businesses for any subcontracting opportunities the contract Corizon awards to them may afford. Program Specifics The goal of Corizon’s Vendor Diversity Program is to provide a sustainable competitive advantage to Corizon in the areas of productivity, cost, quality and flexibility to ensure growth. Corizon plans to win new and renewing business with its Vendor Diversity Program as one of its win themes. The qualities Corizon seeks from its vendors: Quality – We set high standards of performance for ourselves and the services we deliver. We expect the same from our vendors, in such as quality, responsiveness, service commitments and transparency. These standards are detailed in the vendor contract agreement.
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