Doing Business with Avista
What We Value
Avista is a community-based, essential energy company committed to compassionately serving our customers with sustainable solutions, while delivering competitive returns. Our mission is simple and enduring: to enable vibrant communities through safe, responsible and affordable energy – safely, responsibly, and affordably.
Everything we do is guided by a commitment to those we serve. We conduct business ethically and transparently, fostering a culture rooted in trust, collaboration and innovation. We value strong partnerships and believe responsible business practices are essential to long-term success.
Our Approach to Supplier Partnerships
At Avista, we recognize that a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives strengthens our company and enhances the way we serve our communities. This philosophy extends to our supplier relationships.
We are dedicated to building a responsible, inclusive, and competitive supply chain by engaging qualified suppliers with varied capabilities and viewpoints. This helps foster innovation, enhance competition, and support economic vitality across our service areas.
As our approach continues to evolve, we seek to expand access, reduce barriers, and build meaningful partnerships that support the growth and success of diverse and small businesses. These efforts reflect our commitment to fair opportunity and community-focused economic development, guiding how we conduct our supply chain activities with integrity, transparency, and respect.
Interested in Doing Business with Avista
To determine whether your company may be a good fit for doing business with Avista, please submit a Business Inquiry Form
While submission does not guarantee a business relationship, it is an important first step in our vetting process for new suppliers and contractors. The evaluation process may be initiated when a specific need arises that aligns with your industry.
Supplier Requirements
Avista is committed to corporate responsibility, integrity, responsible sourcing, and the safety and well-being of workers throughout our supply chain. Accordingly, we hold our suppliers and contractors to the same ethical, social, environmental, and sustainability standards that guide our own operations.
These expectations are outlined in the following policies:
- Contractor Code of Conduct
- Our Commitment to Human Rights
- Avista Code of Conduct
- Conflict Minerals Policy & Statement
- Purchase Order Terms & Conditions
Expectations of doing business with Avista
Avista partners with contractors and suppliers who provide high-quality products and services. In addition to meeting quality standards, Avista expects its contractors and suppliers to demonstrate the following:
- Ethical business practices and full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Environmental, health, and safety practices that meet or exceed industry standards.
- Data privacy and information security measures that meet or exceed industry standards.
- Insurance coverage appropriate for the nature of work being performed, including but not limited to Commercial General Liability (CGL).
- Competitive pricing supported by detailed cost breakdowns for invoicing purposes.
- Compliance with applicable import/export and conflict minerals requirements.
Permits and Inspections
Find information about the permit and inspection process in your area.
Washington
Idaho
Oregon (Natural Gas Only)
- Douglas County (Roseburg)
- Jackson County
- Klamath County
- Medford
- Union County (La Grande) - Visit the County Office to apply for a permit in Union County