Vendor Procurement Information

  • The Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21 and its member districts work to create mutually beneficial business relationships with diverse suppliers that strengthen the communities in which we operate. 

    We are committed to developing mutually beneficial relationships with small, minority-owned, and women-owned business enterprises.  Our primary goal is to provide opportunities to diverse suppliers that satisfy our procurement and contractual standards.  Diverse suppliers that demonstrate the ability to add value, provide high-quality goods and services that are competitively priced, and show proven reliability may be included in our sourcing and procurement process. 

    Our objective is to ensure the inclusion of diverse suppliers as part of our strategic sourcing and procurement process and communicate the value of supplier diversity both internally and externally to all stakeholders.

    Below are examples of the products and services purchased –

     Commodities

      Description

     Classroom/Office Supplies

      All supplies

     Professional/Educational Curriculum

      Textbooks, Web-Based Instructions

     IT Hardware

      Desktops, Laptops, Servers, Printers

     Software and Computer Peripherals

      Desktop and Server Applications, Computer Accessories

     Promotional Items

      Logo Items (e.g., Shirts, Hats, Jackets)

     Professional Staffing Services

      Certified Professional Staff, IT, Administrative

     Building Maintenance and Operational Supplies

      Janitorial/Cleaning, Building Materials

     Furniture and Furnishings

      Classroom/Office Furniture, Carpet/Floor Covering

     Automotive Parts/Service & Vehicles

      Transportation vehicles (Student Transport)

    If you are a diverse supplier, we encourage you to complete the Diverse Supplier Registration Form.  Your business will be added to our vendor lists and included in the solicitation process when purchasing goods and services.