LGBTQ_Applicant_Data_Form_B1801234~25.pdf

This is an LGBTQ Applicant Opportunity Data Form associated with a City of Philadelphia micro purchase order for Silo Accessories in Pennsylvania. The form serves as a voluntary data collection instrument designed by the City to identify companies beneficially owned and controlled by individuals who self-identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer (LGBTQ) persons seeking to conduct business with the municipality. The form captures information regarding applicant business ownership and control, current LGBTBE certification status through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) or its Philadelphia affiliate, the Independence Business Alliance (IBA), and any additional third-party certifications held through entities such as the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (ESMDC), Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PAUCP), Disability:IN, or Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The form also collects data on LGBTBE-certified subcontractors participating in the opportunity.

The micro purchase order for Silo Accessories will be awarded as a whole or by line item, whichever best serves the City's interests, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Applicants must quote all items to be eligible for award consideration. The City explicitly states that no delivery or services should commence until official notification is issued by the Department. The data collected through this form will be used to establish baseline metrics on LGBTQ business participation with the City and to facilitate integration of LGBTBE-certified vendors into the City's procurement database as part of its broader commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of municipal procurement.