Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan aims to have a great business relationship with its suppliers and business partners. Learn how BCBSM’s enterprise procurement team can help you partner with BCBSM at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Suppliers | BCBSM.

If you have a product or service you’d like to sell to BCBSM, you’ll need to first register at Become a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Supplier | BCBSM.  Registering doesn’t guarantee business, but it’s the first step in the process.  If you become a supplier, BCBSM’s enterprise procurement team will share your business information within the company, and help you understand company policies and bidding procedures.  BCBSM encourages all suppliers attend and network at BCBSM sponsored events and remain in contact with BCBSM’s procurement team.

Did you know that Consumers Energy is also a customer for many small businesses in Michigan? As the state’s largest combined utility company, we sourced $2.24B in 2020 for materials and services and we spend with Michigan-based businesses whenever possible. In fact, we have a commitment to Pure Michigan Business Connect to direct $1.5B each year to Michigan-based businesses. If you’re one of the growing number of businesses who are small-business certified by SBAM, share your certificate during registration. We’ll take special notice!

Enbridge is committed to utilizing Michigan small businesses for its procurement needs.

Enbridge is building a list of local Michigan businesses and service providers that would like to support contractors in building the Great Lakes Tunnel. If you would like your business to be included on the list and considered for work on the project, please send an email to: line5info@enbridge.com with the following information:

• Your business name and address
• Primary contact with phone number and email address
• Brief description of services you could provide with quantities available (example: 4 port-o-lets, 15 wash stations, meals for 20 people delivered daily, 15 rooms for lodging, etc.)
• Identify if you are a diverse supplier and any associated certifications.

Kinexus Group is committed to inspiring positive economic change one person, one business, one community at a time.

Headquartered in Benton Harbor, Kinexus Group has a family of organizations focused on solving complex community challenges across the state of Michigan. Kinexus Group encourages small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, Veteran-owned, and LGBTQ owned businesses to respond when we release RFP’s. Join their bidders list at the link below.

The Vendor Opportunity Dashboard displays the State of Michigan’s active and planned procurement projects. Interested vendors can use this dashboard to research and anticipate upcoming opportunities to bid on projects. The dashboard updates every Monday.

The Vendor Opportunity Dashboard may not include all opportunities available to the vendor community. Vendors should always ensure they are registered for all relevant categories and regularly review opportunities in the State’s bidding system, SIGMA VSS.

Washtenaw Community College is one of the nation’s premier community colleges with an annual enrollment of more than 18,000 students in credit classes each year, and thousands more in Economic and College Development classes. Their Purchasing Department’s primary function is to serve the College students, faculty, staff and community through the use of a fair and prudent procurement process that is in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan and Federal regulations. The purchasing staff strives to conduct business with professionalism, integrity and teamwork. The Purchasing Department makes decisions in the College’s best interest and ensures that the use of public funds will be maximized to the fullest extent possible.

Wayne State University supports its campus community through efficient, ethical, and value‑driven procurement practices. Procurement & Strategic Sourcing enables the timely purchase of quality goods and services through strategic sourcing and sound contract negotiation, while adhering to University policies and applicable regulations. The University emphasizes transparency, fiscal responsibility, and fair competition, creating opportunities for local, Metro Detroit, and Michigan‑based businesses. Interested partners can learn more through the New Supplier/Vendor Request Process and explore current opportunities via Advertised Bids.