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Opportunity Caddo

Opportunity Caddo Documents

Caddo Parish Public School Departments And Schools

  • Caddo Parish School Board (CPSB) adopted Opportunity Caddo Plan, February 17, 2004.

  • Opportunity Caddo is a program designed to enhance economic development through the growth and development of small and economically disadvantaged businesses, which ultimately will provide for a better educational system.

  • Every opportunity is to be made to include small and economically disadvantaged businesses in the procurement of all products and services.

  • Each department and school to take measures to ensure that optimum purchasing opportunities are available.

  • CPSB is eliminating barriers which may have an adverse impact upon small and economically disadvantaged businesses.

  • CPSB to assist in the development of small and economically disadvantaged businesses to be able to compete in the market place outside of this program.

Small And Economically Disadvantaged Businesses

  • Aspirational goal of 25% utilization of small and economically disadvantaged businesses

  • Small and economically disadvantaged businesses will be kept informed of upcoming CPSB product and service needs.

  • Small and economically disadvantaged businesses will be listed in a business directory after certification.

Some of the many products and services purchased by CPSB:

  • CPSB procures numerous products and services from A to Z. Some of the many needs of the CPSB include trophies and awards, catering, construction, equipment, classroom supplies, photography, signs, printing, graphics, t-shirts, and many others.

Opportunities

  • CPSB annual budget is over $500 million.

  • Approximately $50 million available annually for the purchase of various products and services

  • Approximately 56 schools and 20 central office departments make purchases annually