PGW Supplier Development Program Application 2025

The PGW Supplier Development Program (SDP) is a nine-month, cohort-based initiative designed to support the growth and capacity-building of small and local businesses, interested in doing business in the gas utility industry.

Through expert-led workshops and interactive learning sessions, participants will gain practical tools, industry insights, and strategic support to better navigate PGW's procurement process. The program enhances performance, builds supplier readiness, and strengthens business relationships that support PGW's operational excellence.

Designed for professional and non-professional service providers, the SDP fosters shared accountability and capacity building while providing applied learning opportunities to help participants be able to compete successfully for utility contracts.

Cohort three will focus on expanding PGW's pool of prime and subcontractors in Information Technology (IT) including firms that specialize in software development, cybersecurity, data management, help desk support, and other IT-related services.

Objective: Through the SDP, PGW will seek to educate small and local businesses to build capacity, strengthen relationships, and assist in removing barriers that small businesses may face while doing business with utility companies. The program will benefit the participants, PGW, and the Philadelphia community we serve to grow and promote economic opportunity for all.

Benefits to Participants:

1. Gain insider knowledge of PGW's operational structure and priorities.

2. Understand how to do business with PGW, including how to register as a vendor, respond to RFPs and RFQs, and navigate compliance and documentation requirements.

3. Learn PGW's procurement rules, processes, and best practices.

4. Receive utility-specific and industry-related information, including regulatory changes, market shifts, and technology trends.

5. Build valuable relationships with PGW decision-makers, procurement officers, department heads, and other internal stakeholders.

6. Connect with a cohort of peer business owners and expand your local professional network for future collaboration and referrals.

7. Participate in hands-on training sessions, case studies, and mock proposal reviews that simulate real-world contracting scenarios.

8. Gain practical tools and templates to improve your internal business operations.

9. Strengthen your business development strategy by identifying key growth areas aligned with PGW's upcoming contracting opportunities.

10. Enhance your visibility and credibility as a vendor by completing a formal supplier development program recognized by PGW.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the PGW Supplier Development Program, businesses must meet the following criteria:

• Headquartered in Greater Philadelphia
• < 100 employees
• No more than $47 million in revenue cumulative over the past three years
• A minimum of five years in business
• Minimum of two full-time employees or contractors in addition to the owner
• A 3-year strategic business plan, business model and revenue streams, operational structure, financial scalability, marketing/sales, risk management plan
• Three professional references
• A business capability statement that outlines applicable services

Program Requirements and Expectations

1. Participation in a comprehensive 9-month program consisting of eight interactive hybrid learning modules.

2. Full attendance is required for all training sessions.

3. Participants must hold an executive-level role within their organization.

4. All PGW contracts are subject to competitive procurement processes. Participation does not guarantee contracts or preferential access to PGW procurement opportunities.

5. Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon successful fulfillment of the program.

Evaluation and Selection Process

Applications are due on or before Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at 5pm ET. Any questions or concerns please contact eodp@pgworks.com.

PGW will select up to 15 participants for this IT-focused cohort.

• Applicant has met all eligible requirements and deliverables referenced above in the "Eligibility requirements" Section.
• Applicant has demonstrated experience in similar work related to Information Technology.
• Information provided in the "General Information and Contractor Information" sections.

All applications will be reviewed by an internal PGW program committee. Selected applicants will be notified of their admission. Final selection is at the sole discretion of PGW.

The first training class will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

PGW Supplier Development Program Application 2025

Section 1: Business Information

 

Note: All participants must be registered in procureware to be eligible for procurement opportunities with PGW.

Section 2: Capacity & Readiness List your current staffing numbers

Section 5. Relevant Project Experience 

At the end of this form please upload your Workforce Composition. Please include  your current employee headcount, categorized by role, and include the average years of experience in each classification.

 

Photo and Publicity Release:

Contractor gives Philadelphia Gas Works ("PGW") and its stakeholders permission to utilize the name, likeness, image, and/or appearance of Contractor and any Contractor employees or agents as such are embodied in the photos or videos captured for use in PGW's internal newsletter, website (pgworks.com) and for PGW's other promotional purposes. Contractor acknowledges that Contractor and such persons will not receive any compensation, etc. for the use of my likeness, image, and/or appearance, in such photos or videos, and hereby release PGW and its/their agents and assigns from any and all claims which arise out of or are in any way connected with such use described herein.

Non-Disclosure Agreement/Confidentiality Agreement:

Contractor agrees to keep confidential, any information that is shared with fellow participants during Contractor's participation in the PGW SDP. Contractor understands that through participating in the modules and discussions relevant to the program, other business owners/participants and Contractor may share information that is proprietary and confidential, including but not limited to: business plans, methods, and practices; personnel, customers and suppliers, inventions, processes, methods, products, and other proprietary rights; as well as technical or other related information. Contractor agrees that any participant may disclose confidential information to other participants in confidence by disclosing that the information is proprietary and confidential in nature. When informed that any information is proprietary and confidential, Contractor agrees to not disclose or share this information with others without prior approval from that individual.

Waiver and Release:

Contractor, on behalf of itself and its employees and agents, waives and releases and holds harmless and indemnifies Philadelphia Gas Works, its Board, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, demands and causes of action, including reasonable legal expenses and attorney's fees, arising from its participation in the PGW SDP.

Participation Commitment:

Do you commit to attending all program modules (10-20 hours per month), completing in- between session work, and filling out all pre/post surveys for the PGW SDP?

I understand that I must attend the entire program and that partial attendance, including tardiness to class, excessive absences, and/or late arrival or early departure may not be eligible for program completion.