Local Suppliers

The Local Supplier Program is available for suppliers and stores to carry items from small and local businesses so that local communities have the availability to purchase product from their own local suppliers.

The Local Supplier will contact the store manager to propose their product. If there is an interest, that store manager may complete the Item Submission Form to their Market Manager which will route up through the Regional Merchandise Manager and Divisional Merchandise Director. Should all parties involved believe that the items makes sense and is needed for the store it will be sent to Home Office where it will come to the Supplier Development team to be processed.

The Supplier Development team will e-mail the Local Supplier Questionnaire to the supplier for completion.

The supplier must complete the questionnaire in its entirety and return back to Supplier Development/Local Purchases. Questionnaires are processed by Supplier Development to the appropriate buyer at the Home Office. Our buyers are responsible for products within our stores and make all final decisions on whether a supplier receives a supplier number to do business with us. Supplier is not guaranteed acceptance by submitting through this process.

Requirements for a complete packet:

1. Local Questionnaire must be completed in it’s entirety.
2. Dun & Bradstreet number (number listed on questionnaire)—Walmart will run a "Supplier Evaluation Report" on all potential suppliers (liquor excluded). A supplier should request that a Supplier Evaluation Report be set up for their company by calling D&B at (866) 815-2749. Rating guidelines must apply (ratings of 1-6 only, 7-9 ratings are not accepted).
3. GS1 (UCC) Membership Number– Universal Product Code scanning label is required. A copy of the letter or Certificate identifying your assigned number should be included with the sample and questionnaire when mailed. For a Universal Code Council (GS1) membership number call - (937) 435-3870
4. Supplier Insurance Requirements—A copy of your certificate of liability insurance will be requested once your company has been accepted by the buyer (a fax number will be provided when the insurance certificate is required). Please do not make changes or purchase insurance until requested by Walmart. An accord liability form is preferred.

Do not forward a certificate of insurance until requested by Supplier Development. Once the insurance has been received, Supplier Development will send the Supplier Agreement. At that time, show your insurance company this information so they can provide a certificate of insurance showing the following:

• The supplier name must show exactly the same as on the supplier agreement which must match the exact company name that is assigned to the federal tax id (will be verified).
• $2 million in product & completed operations
• $2 million in personal injury & advertising injury
• $2 million in each occurrence
• $2 million minimum required unless otherwise requested by insurance compliance department. Coverage is based on the risk of the product being sold. The supplier will be advised of the required liability limits.
• An excess liability or an umbrella policy may be shown to increase the primary limits.
• Insurance company must show 30 days written notice in case of cancellation.
• List as additional insured: Walmart Stores, Inc, its subsidiaries & affiliates
• Show as certificate holder: Walmart Stores, Inc, its subsidiaries & affiliates, 702 SW 8th Street, Bentonville, AR, 72716-0145
• A renewal certificate will be required to be faxed on or before the expiration date. Do not mail a hard copy.
• If the insurance policy is on a claims-made basis, other requirements must be met before any approval can be considered.
• Workers Compensation required for all local suppliers as this is a Direct Store Delivery program

Workers' Compensation

Entering onto Walmart property while product is being delivered workers' compensation is required. (Statutory workers' compensation laws must comply with insured's respective state).

Employers' Liability (entering onto Walmart property)

$1 million per occurrence (waiver of subrogation is available where permitted by law).

Important: Your certificate must name the certificate holder as "Walmart Stores Inc., its affiliates and subsidiaries, 702 SW 8th St., Bentonville, AR. 72716." The Description of the Operations section must read "certificate holder is listed as additional insured". Notice of cancellation must be 30 days.

If the certificate of insurance does not comply with these requests, the forms will be returned and no supplier agreement will be issued until compliance is met.

Minority Certification (all minority & women-owned suppliers)

Please FAX a copy of your minority certificate to 479-277-2532. Please enclose in your proposal packet a copy of your minority certificate. If your business is minority-owned, you may be certified by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC), or one of its regional affiliates. If your business is woman-owned, you may be certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). If your business is both minority and woman-owned, you need only one of these certifications. For additional information refer to the National Supplier guidelines.

Disclaimer: Walmart will not be liable for any costs incurred by your company in any attempt to meet Walmart requirements, please evaluate all costs involved in meeting our requirements before applying.

Make copies of your Local Supplier Questionnaire and insurance certificate. (Keep for your files)
Forward all requirements to:

Walmart Stores, Inc.
Attn: Local Purchases/Supplier Development
702 SW 8th Street
Bentonville, AR 72716-0145

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