At Amtrak, diversity is not just a corporate buzzword, it's a priority. It's vital and it's a commitment we make to our customers, our suppliers, our employees, and the communities we serve. We understand that valuing diversity is not only a good thing to do, but a business necessity that plays a vital role in customer service delivery and ultimately the success of our operations. Amtrak will continue to cultivate relationships within diverse communities, by sharing our time, our talent and other resources, assuring that Amtrak remains recognized as a responsible corporate citizen.
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Amtrak Employment Diversity |
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Amtrak Supplier Diversity |
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Amtrak Procurement |
Amtrak understands the value and benefits that result from partnering with a diverse array of suppliers of goods and services. Through our Procurement Department, Amtrak is committed to ensuring that Small Business concerns and disadvantaged business enterprises are given full and equal consideration in Amtrak's procurement opportunities.
Amtrak looks to provide its vendor base competitive pricing opportunities for traditional items such as, but are not limited to, hardware, electrical, plumbing, building materials, fuels & lubricants, cleaners & solvents, tools and shop supplies. We also procure more railroad specific materials such as passenger car parts, locomotive parts, electric traction overhead catenary system parts and structural steel fabrications, communication and signal material and maintenance of way material. Services might include marketing, computer software and systems design, construction, professional engineering, consulting and environmental services and materials transport.
Small business concerns and disadvantaged business enterprises interested in contracting with Amtrak are encouraged to list their product offerings by certifying with the Small Business Administration and the States' Department of Transportation agencies.
For more information or to answer any questions regarding Amtrak's Supplier Diversity initiatives, please refer to the addresses above.
It is Amtrak's policy that Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) will be given the maximum practicable opportunity to compete for contracts funded by "The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)." In an effort to ensure maximum practicable opportunity to participate in the approved ARRA projects as a prime or a subcontractor, Amtrak has established contracting goals for Small Business and DBEs, as follows:
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Small Business |
25 percent |
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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise |
10 percent |
For information on Small Business Contracting Opportunities funded by ARRA, please visit Amtrak Procurement. Also look for the "Small Business/DBE tab", complete and return the Business Profile Form to the e-mail address or fax number noted at the bottom of the form for inclusion in the Amtrak Directory of Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a fair, equitable work environment, and committed to ensuring the workforce embraces the value of diversity. Through our Human Resources Department, Business Diversity unit, Amtrak strictly monitors our policy to avail employment opportunities, training, benefits, and other employment related practices without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. In addition, Amtrak takes affirmative action to ensure that all employee movement, including hires, promotions, transfers and terminations is conducted without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Amtrak consistently strives to foster a work environment where all employees are empowered and encouraged to contribute their ideas and their talents. Ultimately, this supports our efforts to maintain a service-friendly environment where our customers are valued, appreciated, and treated with respect and sensitivity, regardless of their differences.
For more information or to answer any questions regarding Amtrak's Business Diversity initiatives, please refer to the addresses above.
