Sign In Site Search Menu HomeDo Business with SMUDSmall business opportunities Small business opportunities The Economic Development and Partnerships team oversees SMUD’s Supplier Education and Economic Development (SEED) Program and Business Advisory Council (BAC). 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 helps them gain a competitive edge when developing their bids or proposals. 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. Bidding opportunities Find a SEED vendor If you are interested in working with SEED vendors, you can find them in the following way: Step 1: See the EBSS Category List to determine the category for which you are seeking a SEED vendor. Step 2: Email a request for SEED vendors in your specified categories to SEED.mgr@smud.org Ariba information SMUD recently launched an enhanced procurement management system, called Ariba. It's a cloud-based procurement, spend management and supply chain services platform 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 Ariba Quick Start Guide for Suppliers How to self-register Guide to Ariba roles Dynamic Discounting Notice FAQ for SEED vendors How to reach us SEEDmgr@smud.org 1-916-732-5600 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 & Information Technology 1-916-732-6242 Heidi Pyle – Economic & Small Business Development Representative Procurement category: Construction 1-916-732-5288 Resources EBSS Category list Loans for businesses Cal eProcure CalTrans Regional Transit California Department of General Services Sacramento Public Agency Consortium (SacPAC) Capitol Region Small Business Development Center Sac59th Project SMUD's Solicitation Portal Small business opportunities Become a SEED vendor Business Advisory Council Small business FAQs SMUD procurement contacts Commercial Development Economic Development SMUD's Electronic Bid Solicitation System (EBSS) Selling to SMUD Land use ABOUT US Contact Us Company Information Research and Development News and Media Our Territory Map Newsletters Board of Directors Board Meetings and Agendas ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP 2030 Clean Energy Vision Our Commitment Power Sources Protecting Trees and Power Lines CAREERS AT SMUD Working at SMUD Search Jobs Student Jobs Military Outreach DO BUSINESS WITH SMUD Selling to SMUD Small Business Incentive Program Contracting Opportunities Land Use SMUD Procurement Contacts Design and Construction Services Economic Development © 2021 Sacramento Municipal Utility District PRIVACY POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS ADA INFORMATION HIGH CONTRAST EN ESPAÑOL Facebook twitter Instagram youtube LinkedIn Give feedback