Suppliers : Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Partners in Progress

Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s customers, shareholders and employees expect the highest qualityof service in every aspect of its business. We maintain that same standard for our suppliers and believe that quality, service and cost control are best achieved when we work collaboratively toward shared goals.

The information on this page is intended to aid potential suppliers in participating in business opportunities and to better understand Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s business requirements and approach to supply chain management.

Become a Supplier

The first step to becoming an approved supplier is to register your company as a prospective supplier. Access our supplier registration and navigation guide and our multifactor authentication guide for step-by-step registration instructions.

Once approved as a supplier, you will have access to our registration and bid process – including requests for information and requests for proposals – which is conducted through our supplier portal. Review our supplier support documentation for general information related to portal navigation, proposals, purchase orders, invoicing and payment information.

We use the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code categories in the sourcing process by inviting suppliers to a competitive bid whose listed capabilities match the material or service being requested. View the list of UNSPSC categories commonly used in our bid process. It is the supplier’s responsibility to update their list of UNSPSC categories in our eSourcing portal.

Supplier Engagement

Building relationships with a wide range of enterprises and small businesses is essential to supporting the communities we serve. We are dedicated to using innovative strategies to expand opportunities for suppliers that reflect the people in our communities. Our competitive engagement process ensures that all subcontractors and businesses have an equal opportunity to collaborate with us.

To qualify as a supplier for bidding opportunities through our supplier engagement initiative, businesses must hold a valid certification from a recognized third-party certifying agency. Please refer to our Supplier Engagement Qualification Policy for program requirements. Certification from the following agencies is acceptable:

Supplier Code of Conduct

Our Supplier Code of Conduct outlines expectations for suppliers and business partners that do business with us, our businesses and our affiliates. These expectations supplement – not replace – requirements established by contract, policy or a supplier’s own ethics and compliance guidelines.

Insurance

Insurance coverage is an expense of doing business. We discourage suppliers from reducing the price of a bid by cutting insurance coverage and support suppliers that price their goods and services accordingly. This sample certificate of liability insurance demonstrates the preferred coverage and limits for commercial, contractual, auto and umbrella liability and worker’s compensation contracts with Berkshire Hathaway Energy.

Cybersecurity

Suppliers are required to adhere to industry-leading cybersecurity regardless of the service provided. We require alignment with established cybersecurity frameworks and the ability to attest to compliance; performance of best-practice data encryption, website management, remote access and email security; and proactive monitoring and response to security incidents. Suppliers of critical infrastructure products and services are subject to further technical requirements, as guided by Berkshire Hathaway Energy.

Safety

We set high standards for health and safety and believe all work should be performed without injury. Suppliers must effectively manage the administration of regulation and safety requirements and internally audit safety- and compliance-related activities. Suppliers also must report findings for corrective action, proactively support the organization through interpretation of federal, state and local standards and codes, and develop and deliver training and safety awareness in a progressive and professional manner. Requirements for service providers, registration and potential fees are available in our Quickstart Guide and Pre-Qualification Safety Criteria for contractors.

Sustainability

Our core principle of Environmental RESPECT recognizes the importance of minimizing the impacts our operations have on the environment, and our suppliers play a critical role in maintaining our commitment to advancing a more sustainable future. Visit our ESG/Sustainability page to learn more.

Regulations and Policies

All suppliers working with Berkshire Hathaway Energy and its businesses must comply with all policies and programs identified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. All suppliers working with Berkshire Hathaway Energy businesses also must submit to the Conflict Minerals requirements under Article I of the Dodd-Frank Act.