PGW Supplier Development Program Application Cohort IV

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.

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 unique 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 insurance, and documentation requirements.

3. Learn PGW's procurement rules, processes, and spend thresholds.

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 to 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. Obtain 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.

 

Eligibility Requirements

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

• Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA 
• < 100 employees
• No more than $47 million in revenue cumulative over the past three years
• A minimum of three to five years in business
• Minimum of two full-time employees or contractors in addition to the owner
• Three professional references
• A business capability statement that outlines key products or 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.

 

Program schedule

Each session will be scheduled on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please note that location address may change based on the program topic of a given date. Cohort participants will be notified of any location change in advance. 

 

Program Date	Program Time	PGW Location
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	800 W. Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2027	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	800 W. Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2027	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	TBD
Wednesday, March 17, 2027	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Wednesday, April 21, 2027	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Wednesday, May 19, 2027	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Wednesday, June 23, 2027	12:00 pm to 3:00 pm	TBD

 

Evaluation and Selection Process

Applications are due on or before Sunday, September 13, 2026. Any questions or concerns please contact Brittany Rivera at brittany.rivera@pgworks.com.

PGW will select up to 15 participants for Cohort IV:

• Applicant has met all eligibilty requirements and deliverables referenced above in the "Eligibility Requirements" Section.
• Applicant has demonstrated work-related experience in their industry through the business information and supporting documents submitted. 
  

All applications will be reviewed by an internal PGW program committee. Selected applicants will be notified of their admission into the program no later than September 30, 2026. Final selection is at the sole discretion of PGW.

 

Eligibility Requirements

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

• Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA 
• < 100 employees
• No more than $47 million in revenue cumulative over the past three years
• A minimum of three to five years in business
• Minimum of two full-time employees or contractors in addition to the owner
• Three professional references
• A business capability statement that outlines key products or services

 

Program Requirements and Expectations

1. Participation in a comprehensive 9-month in-person program 

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.

 

Program schedule

Each session will be scheduled on the 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please note that location address may change based on the program topic of a given date. Cohort participants will be notified of any location change in advance. 

 

Program Date	Program Time	PGW Location
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	800 W. Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2027	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	800 W. Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2027	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	TBD
Wednesday, March 17, 2027	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Wednesday, April 21, 2027	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Wednesday, May 19, 2027	8:30 am to 3:00 pm	5000 Summerdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Wednesday, June 23, 2027	12:00 pm to 3:00 pm	TBD

 

Evaluation and Selection Process

Applications are due on or before Sunday, September 13, 2026. Any questions or concerns please contact Brittany Rivera at brittany.rivera@pgworks.com.

PGW will select up to 15 participants for Cohort IV:

• Applicant has met all eligibilty requirements and deliverables referenced above in the "Eligibility Requirements" Section.
• Applicant has demonstrated work-related experience in their industry through the business information and supporting documents submitted. 
  

All applications will be reviewed by an internal PGW program committee. Selected applicants will be notified of their admission into the program no later than September 30, 2026. Final selection is at the sole discretion of PGW.

 

PGW Supplier Development Program Application Cohort IV 

Section 1: Business Information

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

Section 2: Capacity & Readiness

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 in Excel format.

 

Photo and Publicity Release:

Applicant gives Philadelphia Gas Works ("PGW") and its stakeholders permission to utilize the name, likeness, image, and/or appearance of Applicant and any Applicant 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. Applicant acknowledges that Applicant 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:

Applicant agrees to keep confidential, any information that is shared with fellow participants during Applicant's participation in the PGW SDP. Applicant understands that through participating in the modules and discussions relevant to the program, other business owners/participants and Applicant 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. Applicant 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, Applicant agrees to not disclose or share this information with others without prior approval from that individual.

Waiver and Release:

Applicant, 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 (10-15 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.