In accordance with Iowa law, the school district establishes a procurement goal to purchase from certified targeted small business at least 10% of the value of goods and services, including construction, but not including utility services, each fiscal year. Certified targeted small businesses are those that have been certified pursuant to the Iowa Targeted Small Business Program.
A list of certified targeted small businesses shall be maintained by the state. The Board and superintendent will encourage targeted small businesses that are not certified with the state to become certified targeted small businesses.
(December 16, 1991; July 7, 2003; July 18, 2011; June 23, 2014; February 4, 2020)