The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN), a federally recognized Native American Tribe, along with its largest business entity Foxwoods Resort Casino is committed to supplier diversity. The Tribe’s support enhances diversity by offering economic opportunity through participation in our procurement process.
It is MPTN policy to give MPTN Tribal Members, Native American, minority, and women owned suppliers an opportunity to compete on an equal basis with all other vendors in the competitive marketplace. The Tribe’s objective is to significantly increase its business with these suppliers.
The Procurement organization leads and supports the MPTN values in regards to the development of diverse supplier opportunities. Procurement, with the assistance of the Supplier Diversity Coordinator, maintains an ongoing search for qualified diverse suppliers. Our goal is to deliver and maintain high quality candidates for inclusion within our supplier base. We strive to deliver the following to our diverse suppliers:
Supplier Opportunities at MPTN and Foxwoods |
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Commodity |
F & B Culinary Products | Bread & Dairy China, Glass, Silver, Smallwares Kitchen Equipment & Parts Liquor, Beer, & Wine Non-Alcoholic Beverages Paper Goods Produce, Grocery, & Specialty Seafood, Meat, & Poultry |
Building & Infrastructure | Central Plant Equipment Electric & Lighting Systems Glass HVAC Systems Metal Work Oil, Propane, Gases, & Diesel Pool & Spa Equipment Raw Materials |
Service Providers | Architectural, Engineering, & Design Carpenters, Electricians, & Plumbers Carpeting & Tiling Cleaning & Janitorial Services Construction Glass & Mirror Work HVAC Repair Landscaping Locksmithing Masonry Work Painting Services Pest Control Services Printing Services Repairs & Maintenance Services Roofing Services Waste Removal |
General Operations | Adhesives & Lubricants Cleaning & Janitorial Supplies Fabric, Upholstry, & Carpeting Furniture & Appliances General Gaming Supplies Hotel Amenities Hotel Linens & Décor Hotel Spa & Salon Products Office Supplies & Equipment Paints & Stains Plants, Trees, & Flowers Plumbing Supplies Promotional & Gift Items Rental & Leased Equipment Retail Items Signage Surveillance & Security Equipment Theater Operations Items Tools & Hardware Uniforms |
IT & Telephony | Communications Equipment Hardware & Maintenance Software & Maintenance Wiring (Low Voltage) |
We accept certifications from certifying agencies whose responsibility is to verify diverse ownership criteria: