ALLETE, Inc.

ALLETE values its relationships with suppliers. We strive to ensure that every business decision is guided by our mission, vision and values and our commitment to operate with high ethical standards. We expect our suppliers to share this commitment. This includes promoting sustainability through environmental stewardship, upholding human and workplace rights and ensuring safety culture and reporting.

Prospective Suppliers

Once you have completed registration, you will receive confirmation acknowledging that your information has been added to our prospective supplier list.

ALLETE’s purchasing team will have access to this system to search for prospective suppliers as opportunities become available. Please note, completing the registration does not guarantee business with ALLETE.

Bidding

To be considered for bidding opportunities with ALLETE’s subsidiaries, your company needs to be registered as a prospective or active supplier in our system. All bidding opportunities are housed in our Oracle iSupplier system, suppliers will be invited to bids directly by members of the purchasing team.

If you’re uncertain if your company is “active” in our system, please contact isupplierinquiries@allete.com.

Procurement best practices
Suppliers are required to participate in bid and procurement processes in accordance with best practices. Best practices include communicating only with named ALLETE representatives during contract negotiations or bid evaluation and refraining from attempts to influence ALLETE employees or senior managers in order to obtain work.

Supplier Safety Requirements

The safety and security of employees, contractors and visitors is the utmost importance to ALLETE. Suppliers will be held responsible for the actions of their employees and any sub-contractor employees. All applicable rules, laws, regulations and ALLETE policies shall be observed.

Contractor training is mandatory for all contractors who perform services for ALLETE and its subsidiaries and who wish to remain on our bidders list. This training needs to be completed on an annual basis for current, active suppliers.

System Training Guides (Oracle iSupplier)

Below, you will find documents for our Oracle iSupplier portal regarding: how to get started, helpful tips for maneuvering and other features the system can perform.

Overview

ALLETE continues to expand its supplier base to better reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

To be considered diverse, a business must be at least 51% owned, controlled, operated and managed by one or more individuals in the below classifications:

  • Disabled
  • LGBTQ+
  • Minority
  • Veteran
  • Women

In addition, ALLETE also recognizes the following categories as diverse businesses:

Certifications

Certification through a third-party organization confirms that a business is diverse. ALLETE encourages businesses to obtain certification through one of the organizations listed below:

Questions & Contact

For questions regarding Supplier Diversity at ALLETE, or our Tier 2 program, please see our FAQ.

For additional questions contact supplierdiversity@allete.com.

ALLETE provides equal access for all qualified businesses, including both direct Tier I diverse suppliers and Tier II suppliers that report on diverse spend.

System Training Guides (Oracle iSupplier)

Below, you will find documents for our Oracle iSupplier portal regarding: how to get started, helpful tips for maneuvering and other features the system can perform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions document for answers regarding prospective supplier registration, supplier diversity, Tier 2 reporting and more.