Our Program

USM is always looking to increase the number of women, minority, veteran, and service disabled veteran owned businesses we work with.  We look to contract with those providing commercial services in the following areas:

• Janitorial
• Snow Removal
• Landscaping
• Parking Lot Sweeping
• Floor Care
• Plumbing
• HVAC/R
• Electrical Services
• Roofing

Qualifications

USM seeks to enhance the procurement process by developing relationships with women, minority, and veteran owned businesses. In order to qualify for USM’s Supplier Diversity Program, you must meet the following guidelines:

• US Citizen
• A certified business that is at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by a Minority belonging to one of the following groups:
  • African-American
  • Hispanic American
  • Asian-American
  • Native American
• A certified business that is at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by a Woman
• A certified business that is at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by a Veteran or Service Disabled Veteran

Mentoring

USM offers a program to Minority, Women, and Veteran owned business enterprises that engages them in mentorship to become diversity certified. To qualify for participation, you must be an active subcontractor working at a USM customer location, and meet the criteria listed in our diversity qualification guidelines.