Tier 2 Reporting Template Instructions

  • Follow the instructions below for inputting data into the Tier 2 Reporting template (.xlsx) to submit your company’s secondary subcontracting results.
  • Save your data using the standard naming convention in the format (PrimeVendorName Subcontractor Report – Fiscal Year – Quarter).
    • Example: XYZ Company Subcontractor Report – FY25 – Q3
  • Submit your completed report by the quarterly reporting deadline.
  • Email the report to supplierdiversity@purdue.edu and copy your Purdue contracts manager.

Data Input Instructions

Enter the following data elements under the Data Entry tab. Subcontractor entry examples are provided on lines 2 and 3 in the Data Input tab.

Field NameInstruction
Subcontractor Vendor NameEnter the supplier’s company name that they are certified under and provide the DBA name if applicable.
Minority OwnedSelect an option from the drop-down menu
Women OwnedSelect an option from the drop-down menu
Veteran OwnedSelect an option from the drop-down menu
Small BusinessSelect an option from the drop-down menu
EthnicitySelect an option from the drop-down menu
Diversity Certification Agent (1)Select an option from the drop-down menu
Diversity Certification Agent (2)Select an option from the drop-down menu
Diversity Certification Agent (3)Select an option from the drop-down menu
Other Certification AgentEnter information here only if the certifying agency is not listed in the Certifying Agency drop-down list and you selected “Other.” The drop-down list will be modified to support future reporting.
Subcontractor Vendor’s StateSelect an option from the drop-down menu
Subcontractor Vendor’s Other State/CountryEnter information here only if a state is not identified in the drop-down list and you selected “Other.” The drop-down list will be modified to support future reporting.
Postal CodeEnter if available
Service/Product ProvidedEnter a high-level description of the service or product provided. This information is critical to identifying the correct industry for reporting.
AmountEnter the amount paid to the subcontractor
Calendar YearSelect an option from the drop-down menu
Calendar QuarterSelect an option from the drop-down menu
Calendar MonthSelect an option from the drop-down menu
NotesEnter information you wish to identify about the record being reported, e.g., Omit from FY25 Q2 report.