Our Commitment to Supplier Diversity
AEP is committed to finding optimal suppliers within the small and diverse business community. The Supplier Diversity Team collaborates with procurement, economic development, and business unit partners to maximize opportunities for small and diverse businesses to participate in sourcing events.
Supplier Resources
Self–Certify Your Business Classification
Potential and existing AEP Suppliers are requested to declare their business classification by completing a Diverse and Small/Large Business Self-Certification Form.
AEP Recognized Diverse Business Classifications Include:
- Minority–owned and controlled (51% or more)
- Woman–owned (51% or more)
- Veteran–owned (51% or more)
- Service–Disabled Veteran–Owned (51% or more)
- LGBT–Owned (51% or more)
- Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBZone Certified)
- Disadvantaged business
Register Your Business
Suppliers registered through Ariba may be considered for sourcing events at AEP. Access your existing account to get started.
Submit Tier 2 Data
AEP collects Tier 2 Diverse Spend for all goods and services sourced from non-Diverse Prime suppliers through the AEP/Supplier Diversity Tier 2 Reporting Smartsheet Form.
Review Code of Conduct
AEP values its relationships with our suppliers. Learn more for expectations on how we do business.
Contact Us
Public RFIs for goods and services are posted on AEP's LinkedIn page. Our team is ready to assist you with other questions.
Core Businesses
- Labor, HR & Professional Services
- Fleet & Transportation
- General Services
- IT/Telecom/Cyber
- Safety & Health, Environmental
- Plant Materials & Equipment
- Structures
- Wire, Cable & Hardware
- Transformers & Components
- Protection & Controls
- Energy Efficiency
- Construction
Our Service Territory
Maintaining the nation's largest electricity transmission system and more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines, we deliver safe, reliable power to customers living in various states around the country.
Our Companies
Economic Development
We're committed to supporting economic development and making smart infrastructure investments that power our communities and improve lives by attracting high-quality jobs, encouraging capital investment, and stimulating local economies.
Additional Resources
- National Minority Supplier Development Council
- Women's Business Enterprise National Council
- National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
- National Association of Women Business Owners
- EEI Supplier Diversity Development Subcommittee
- Texas Facilities Commission
- Small Business Administration
- Small Business Administration – Dynamic Small Business Search
- Small Business Size Standards
- Veteran–Owned Small Businesses
- Certified Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)
- DUNS Numbers
- NAICS Codes