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Your Connection to Procurement Opportunities!

PWC has a strategic priority to encourage growth of economic opportunities for our region. We actively seek out opportunities to partner with regional suppliers to accomplish the work of the utility and to increase local supplier spend.


iSupplier – Doing Business with PWC

iSupplier is PWC’s self‑service vendor portal used by current and prospective suppliers to register and do business with PWC. It serves as PWC’s official vendor database and communication platform for procurement and contracting activities.


Small Local Supplier (SLS) Program

PWC established the Small Local Supplier (SLS) Program on July 1, 2022, to support local utilization, encourage capacity development, and offer procurement opportunities to business enterprises that meet the eligibility requirements of the SLS Program. Read the Small Local Supplier Program Guide.

Small Local Supplier (SLS) Qualifications

  • Size: The persons or entities shall meet the size requirement established by SBA’s Office of Size Standards for the applicable primary North American Industry Classification Code, as set forth in 13 C.F.R. §121.201, and as updated. SBA Size tables can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support–table-size-standards.
  • Business Location: Maintains a physical place of business (whether leased or owned) in the Fayetteville Metropolitan Statistical Area (FMSA) and meets the following requirements. For persons or entities with physical locations both inside and outside of the FMSA, the physical location(s) inside the FMSA must account for at least than fifty percent (50%) of the applicant’s total gross revenue from all locations; or at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the applicant’s employees are residents of the FMSA, as determined by each employee’s residential mailing address.
  • Integrity: Applicant agrees that any conduct of to attempt to evade or subvert the intent or requirements of the SLS Program will deem the person or entity ineligible for the SLS program.
  • Cooperation: Applicant seeking SLS Certification shall cooperate fully with PWC’s requests for information and documentation relevant to the certification process. Failure or refusal to provide requested information and documentation may result in denial or removal of SLS Certification.
  • Other: Suppliers that are found ineligible for participation in the SLS Program, or have otherwise been prohibited from participation, may apply for certification after the disqualifying condition(s) cease to exist. PWC will evaluate the eligibility of a supplier seeking SLS Certification based on present circumstances.

For additional assistance, please contact our Economic Inclusion Program Staff at SLS@faypwc.com.


Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

The Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (SDBE) Program is PWC’s voluntary, race‑ and gender‑neutral procurement initiative designed to encourage participation by small and disadvantaged businesses in PWC contracting and purchasing activities. Read our SDBE Guide.

For additional assistance, please contact our Economic Impact Program Staff at EIProgram@faypwc.com.


Supplier Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to do to become a vendor with Fayetteville PWC?

To become a vendor with PWC, you must register through iSupplier. Please click here to register. Note: Do not forget to attach your W9 to your registration. For assistance, please contact iSupplier@faypwc.com.

How can I learn more about upcoming procurement opportunities?

Please click here to sign up for bid notifications and stay up to date on procurement opportunities with us.

How can I become certified as a Small Local Supplier (SLS) for PWC?

To become a Small Local Supplier (SLS) for PWC, you must meet the following qualifications as listed here, be a registered vendor through iSupplier, and complete the self-certification form. Please click here to access the form. For assistance, please contact SLS@faypwc.com .

If I am a SDBE, how can I become HUB certified?

For assistance with HUB certification, please visit the NC DOA website by clicking here.

Does PWC have a need for the type of goods/services my business offers?

If you would like for us to learn more about your business and see if there are procurement opportunities available for you, please email us at EIProgram@faypwc.com.


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