Supplier Diversity & Development

Arizona Public Service (APS) is the largest affiliate, of Pinnacle West.  It generates, sells and delivers electricity and energy-related products and services. APS serves more than a million customers in 11 of Arizona’s 15 counties, and is the operator and co-owner of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station – a primary source of electricity for the Southwest.

The Supplier Diversity and Development program is an integral part of our APS Procurement organization and of our Corporation's business plan. Supply Chain Management’s vision is to help APS spend its money smarter, without compromising quality, safety or service. Without question Minority, Women, Veteran, Service-Disabled Veterans and HUBZone Enterprises have a role to play.

The Supplier Diversity & Development (SDD) Team is committed to facilitating and expanding competitive business opportunities with Minority, Women, Veteran, Service-Disabled Veterans and HUBZone Enterprises primarily in Arizona and the Southwest. Our efforts are driven by the diversity of the communities, in which we live and serve. We work with these diverse suppliers to provide greater value, innovative thinking and improve the availability of competitive goods and services to APS. Our success is attributed to strategic relationships built on direct, honest and equitable communications.

To be considered as a supplier, please e-mail us at supplier.information@aps.com. When you send your inquiry, you will receive a response and have an opportunity to provide information about your Company’s products, goods or services through a bid event on the Power Advocate system.

Respondents providing their information through the bid event are advised that doing so will not guarantee being contacted by APS or guarantee participation in future business opportunities. However, you will be added to our supplier pool and that will make you more visible for any sourcing opportunities in your area.

2011 Supplier Diversity Annual Report (PDF, 5.39 MB, 40 pages)