Doing Business with PGW
Thanks for your interest in exploring business opportunities with PGW and using our brand-new, online procurement system.
To view and receive information on new professional service opportunities, new and current vendors must register on our new system.
Small and Local Businesses
Commitment to Small and Local Businesses
PGW is committed to encouraging the growth of companies with certification designations as small and local businesses. Every year, we actively seek vendor and subcontractor participation among these companies as a reflection of our overarching goals and local economic responsibilities for the Philadelphia region.
The Small Business Administration and the City of Philadelphia can provide certification for these vendors, where applicable.
Commodities purchased by PGW:
| Automotive (Vehicles & Supplies) | Industrial Supplies |
| Construction | Pipe, Valves & Fittings |
| Electrical Supplies | Power Tools |
| Hand Tools | Promotional Items |
| Hardware | Rubbish Removal |
Additionally, PGW has opportunities for Professional Services which include the following:
| Advertising | Information Technology |
| Consulting | Temporary Staffing |
| Engineering | Training |
| Environmental Services |
If your small and local business can provide any of the noted commodities or services, please contact John Byars, Director, Procurement and Economic Outreach.
Qualification Process
Many of our active vendors are required to go through varying stages of our qualification process, depending on the size of the initial RFP. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Completing questionnaires
- Providing references
- Submitting audited financial data
- Demonstrating ability to meet PGW’s needs
Go ahead—get started on the qualification process. Call the PGW Procurement Team at (215) 684-6759 or email procurement@pgworks.com.
