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The City of Shreveport’s Fair Share Program seeks to enforce the City’s policy of providing and ensuring contracting/purchasing opportunities for small and economically disadvantaged businesses. It is the intent of the program to level the economic playing field of our community. The ultimate goal of the program is to enhance economic development in the area through the growth and development of these businesses.

Further, the City seeks to offer adequate programs and services to assist all of the businesses in our area. In keeping with this commitment, the City provides technical assistance and a strong advocacy component for the benefit of program clientele.

We urge you to take full advantage of the information, services and links associated with this web site. Also, please share your feedback in terms of improvements, revisions and refinements you would like to see on this site. This is your source of information for any aspect of starting and/or growing your business.

Feel free to communicate with us directly at…

Karen.Barnes@shreveportla.gov

SERVICES
The Office of Fair Share offers a comprehensive slate of services and technical assistance to its clients.

SUPPORT
Advocacy support is rendered whenever necessary to clarify or enhance the condition of the program participants.

The Open Door to Opportunity

Participation Goal

The City of Shreveport has set a 25 % goal on all city-funded procurements that are bid and contracts entered.

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizens or lawful permanent residents of U.S.
• Each individual owner's net worth may not exceed $250,000.
• The company must be owned & controlled by one or more economically disadvantaged individuals.
• Must perform a lawful, commercially useful function.
• Business net worth at time of application may not exceed $750,000 (waived if capital intensive).

1. Complete and submit a Fair Share Program Certification Affidavit, Vendor Application and a W-9 or call Karen M. Barnes at (318) 673-5060 for an application package.

    

   Get Certification Affidavit form

   Get Vendor Application form

   Get W-9 form from Internal Revenue Service

    

2. Return the Information to
   P.O. Box 31109
   Shreveport, LA 71130
   Attn: Karen M. Barnes
3. Your Certification affidavit will be reviewed.
4. A site visit will be coordinated and conducted to substantiate affidavit information.
5. An award Letter of Certification will then be issued to you.

Congratulations!

Your company's name will then be listed in The City of Shreveport's Fair Share Directory of Certified Businesses and will be distributed to all city departments and other agencies for procurement inclusion.