Small business contract opportunities
The SEED (Supplier Education and Economic Development) program offers incentives to local small businesses who 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 to $300 million in contracts every year, $40 to $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.
Find a SEED vendor
If you are interested in working with SEED vendors, you can find them according to their Electronic Benefit Solicitation System (EBSS) category.
- Step 1: Review the EBSS Category List.
- Step 2: Email a request for SEED vendors in your specified categories.
Ariba Network
Ariba 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.
- Doing business with SMUD overview video
- Ariba Quick Start Guide for suppliers
- How to self-register
- Guide to Ariba roles
- Dynamic discounting notice
Contact us
- Suzanne Dizon – Manager, Economic Development and Partnerships (SEED)
1-916-732-7349
- Jeannie Robinson – Economic & Small Business Development Representative
Procurement category: Materials
1-916-732-5049
- Arlene Chacon – Economic & Small Business Development Representative
Procurement category: Professional services
1-916-732-6242
- Heidi Pyle – Economic & Small Business Development Representative
Procurement category: Construction
1-916-732-5288
- Alexia Hughes – Economic & Small Business Development Representative
Procurement category: Information technology
1-916-732-4999