Supplier Diversity

Message from Our CEO…


“At ZVRS and Purple Communications, we believe that our strength is in our diversity”


At ZVRS and Purple Communications, we believe that our strength is in our diversity. We want to tap into a diverse supplier base that reflects the various backgrounds of our customers and employees creates a competitive advantage for our marketplace. Our goal is to provide opportunities for minority-, disabled-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses to effectively compete for our business. Given every department at ZVRS and Purple Communications has specific needs and requirements, we are seeking certified diverse suppliers who can provide innovative, competitively priced goods and services, foster community and economic development and enhance our ability to deliver shareholder value. While we work with many different kinds of companies-from technology to real estate-they all have one thing in common: a desire to create mutually beneficial relationships that meet the needs of our customers and positively impact the communities we serve.

We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Sherri Turpin


Sherri Turpin-CEO

Sherri Turpin, CEO

Diversity and Inclusion Council

Our Diversity and Inclusion Council supports our stated mission at ZVRS and Purple Communications. We value culture and community and together, we are building a bridge that connects us to one another. For this reason, we seek suppliers who share our commitment of diversity and inclusion in their own business practices as well as diversely owned businesses. “Better Together” is more than a motto, it is the foundation for everything we do and strive to accomplish, both in business, in our communities, and in our lives.


Register as a Supplier

To register as a diverse vendor:


Our online supplier registration portal helps us quickly identify potential suppliers for specific procurement opportunities as they arise. Once you complete the online form, you will be automatically notified via e-mail upon successful completion of the registration process. Be thorough with your profile as an incomplete profile may hinder capability searches. Note that a company will be contacted only if its capability profile matches a current procurement need.

Registering as a supplier does not automatically place your company on a “bidder’s list”, constitute approval of your firm as a ZVRS or Purple Communications supplier, or obligate ZVRS and Purple Communications to solicit a request for information or quotation. It does, however, allow us to better understand your firm’s capabilities and experience.


Supplier Registration Form


  • BUSINESS CLASSIFICATIONS (Check ALL that apply)*:

    Please refer to http://www.sba.gov/tools/size-standards-tool for definitions of Small, Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses.

  • SAM (System for Award Management) http://www.sam.gov
  • NAICS: http://sba.gov Please list up to Top 5
  • CERTIFICATIONS (Please enter all certifications below, examples: DOBE, V-DOBE, SDV-DOBE, SDV-DOBE (Non-VA Verified) SBA, NMSDC, WBENC, CPUC, etc.)
  • I certify that: Should there be any changes whatsoever I will inform ZP Better Together, LLC immediately. If a business size change occurs I will submit a new form. By completing and signing this form I certify that the information given is current, complete, and accurate as of the date signed.