DOING BUSINESS WITH US

The Alliance Vendor Management (VM) Department works to coordinate all bid preparations, communications, and negotiations with contractors, vendors, and suppliers involved with providing products, services, and capital assets for the Alliance.

We are intentionally inclusive in our approach to procuring services. The Alliance policy identifies and engages qualified vendors who align with our goals to promote economic growth within the neighborhoods where our employees, members, and providers live and work.

As we seek qualified vendors, we strongly encourage suppliers to obtain a certification from one (1) or more of the following certifying entities:

• Any State or Government Agencies
• Disadvantaged Business Certification (DBE)
• Minority or Woman Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE)
• National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC)
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
• People with Disabilities-Owned Business (DOBE) Certification from Disability: IN
• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOB)
• Veteran-Owned (VO) Business Certification

As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we continue to explore innovative ways to remove barriers for vendors, including but not limited to offering alternative insurance limits and exercising flexibility in payment terms. The Alliance is committed to diversifying our community of vendors to serve our stakeholder needs.

COMMUNITY: WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY

Our members are our neighbors, and we care about the health and well-being of all. We care about being a part of the neighborhoods where we live and work, supporting our community partners and stakeholders, and providing affordable health care for all. The Alliance is committed to offering high-quality care that is easy to access and meets the needs of Alameda County residents. We are here to serve you.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

The Alliance is a public, not-for-profit managed care health plan committed to making high-quality health care and services accessible and affordable to all in Alameda County. Established in January 1996, the Alliance was created by and for Alameda County residents.

IN THE COMMUNITY

At the Alliance, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our members and people throughout our community. This commitment is carried out in part through our community outreach, our proactive engagement with local and diverse vendors, and partnerships in and around Alameda County. For more information on community events and activities that the Alliance is participating in, please check out our upcoming events in our calendar.

The Alliance VM Department pursues the most efficient, cost-effective and competitive purchasing methods. We are responsible for coordinating all bid preparations, communications and negotiations with contractors, vendors and suppliers involved in the provision of products, services and capital assets for the Alliance. All requests for purchases are reviewed and approved by the Alliance VM Department.

ONGOING MANAGEMENT

The Alliance VM Department works to mitigate risk, optimize vendor performance, reduce ongoing costs, create and maintain relationships, and increase administrative efficiencies.

Contact Information

Alliance Vendor Management Department
Phone Number: 1.510.747.4500
Email: vendormgmt@alamedaalliance.org