What is the Governor’s Supplier Diversity Council?
The Council was created by Executive Order #44. The purpose of the council as defined in the executive order is as follows; Advocate for the State of Delaware’s supplier diversity initiatives; Offer training and information on the tools necessary for successfully doing business with the State of Delaware; Help maximize supplier diversity among the state agencies, and help increase contracting opportunities for qualified minority, and women owned businesses; Develop criteria for evaluation of supplier diversity initiatives pursuant to the Executive Order; Identify potential impediments if any, concerning supplier diversity with State government, and develop strategies to eliminate these impediments; Provide advice and recommendation to the Governor concerning supplier diversity strategies.

I was not awarded a state proposal. Can the SDC assist to understand why not?
No. It is suggested the vendor request a debriefing from the respective agency. The SDC cannot protest bids. For additional information on the debriefing process please review the Selling to the State presentation on the MyMarketplace website. The SDC will listen to your concerns about barriers in increasing supplier diversity. Please contact the Director of the Office of Supplier Diversity, if you have any additional questions or comments.

I am in the process of submitting a state proposal; can the SDC assist in the preparation/submission process?
No. It is recommended that you utilize the non-state business resources such as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) or SCORE.

Will marketing my products and/or services to the SDC increase my chances of success with contracting with the State of Delaware?
No. The SDC does not have any influence on the evaluation of state proposals. The SDC also does not have purchasing authority.