Small business contract opportunities

The SEED (Supplier Education and Economic Development) program offers incentives to local small businesses that participate in SMUD's competitive bid process. It also helps prime contractors find local sub-contractors, which gives their bids or proposals a competitive edge.

SMUD awards $200-$300 million in contracts every year, $40-$60 million of which goes to SEED vendors and suppliers.

Our goal is to award 20% or more of all eligible contracts to SEED vendors.

Become a SEED vendor

 

Find a SEED vendor

Non- SEED Prime vendors can receive SEED incentives toward their bid responses when 20% or more is subcontracted to a seed qualified vendor. Find SEED vendors in PlanetBids to collaborate with on your next bid.

  • Visit smud.org/vendorportal
  • Click “Certified Vendors”
  • Log into your PlanetBids profile 
  • Search certified SEED vendors by Vendor Type, License Type, or Vendor Category

PlanetBids

PlanetBids is a procurement management system that makes it easier for suppliers and buyers to connect, collaborate and do business. Below are some resources to help you and your business get registered in the new system 

  • Coming soon

Contact us

Email us
1-916-732-5600

  • Suzanne Dizon – Manager, Economic Development and Partnerships (SEED)
    1-916-732-7349

  • Jeannie Robinson – Economic and Small Business Development Representative
    Materials
    1-916-732-5049

  • Franklin Burris – Economic & Small Business Development Representative
    Construction
    1-916-732-6513

  • Alexia Hughes – Economic & Small Business Development Representative
    Professional services 
    Alexia.Hughes@smud.org

  • Jenny Rodriquez – Economic & Small Business Development Representative
    Information technology
    1-916-732-6990

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