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Become an Approved Vendor

High-quality vendor standards

Working with vendors who deliver exceptional services, control costs, reduce risks, and ensure compliance with standards allows us to provide the high-quality service our customers and employees expect.

View our vendor standards

How to become an approved vendor

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Step 1

Get approved

Please use the Supply Chain Contacts (pdf) list to contact the appropriate category manager or buyer for the product or service you offer.

Registering your business is the first step in becoming a supplier. It does not guarantee work with Rhode Island Energy.

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Step 2

Complete enrollment

If you are an approved electric and gas supplier or vendor, we offer a variety of resources and helpful information on our enrollment page.

Promoting sustainability and opportunity

Rhode Island Energy aims to develop a robust supply chain by partnering with a diversified network of qualified suppliers, vendors, and service providers to support operations. Our goal is to provide all business enterprises with opportunities to participate in our procurement and sourcing process. This inclusive approach helps us to achieve our Supply Chain’s mission to deliver products and services on time and at the right cost, optimizing inventory levels and ensuring quality.

Our Supplier Engagement Program offers:

Certification assistance
Business development programs
Supplier mentorship programs

Contact NewSupplierInquiries@pplweb.com to connect with our team and learn more about this program.

Looking to become a qualified gas or electric supplier?

Apply to become a Rhode Island Energy generation supplier by following the steps on our website.