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The School District of the City of Pittsburgh developed a strategic public contracting plan.

The plan ensures that Eligible Business Enterprises (EBE) have full access and equal opportunity to participate in the School District's public contracting.

To learn more about the EBE policy go to Pittsburgh Public Schools website
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 TitleCategoryModified DateSize DescriptionClicks
Doing Business with ALCOSAN tutorialSecuring Contracts3/10/2009757.50 KBPlease register to downloadThis Microsoft PowerPoint tutorial provides a cursory introduction to contracting with the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, also known as ALCOSAN.13
Give Me 5 webinars and tutorialsFinding Contracts3/16/2009UnknownPlease register to downloadGive Me 5 provides education and access to women-owned businesses who want to pursue federal contracting opportunities. The company, a joint venture of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and American Express Open, offers online webinars and tutorials - 12
Module 1: “Introduction” and “To Bid or Not to Bid…That is the Question”Securing Contracts3/10/200968.95 KBPlease register to downloadThis five-part tutorial explores the processes and practices for success in responding to federal government solicitations. Choose the module that fits your needs, or download all five modules for a comprehensive understanding of the government procuremen15
Module 2: “Understanding the Solicitation Requirements, or Can You Answer the Mail?” Securing Contracts3/16/200971.01 KBPlease register to downloadThis module explores how to understand proposals, and how to sketch out themes and responses that demonstrate your understanding of contract requirements.6
Module 3: “Planning for a Comprehensive Submittal: Can You Write a Proposal?” Grant & Proposal Writing3/10/200998.81 KBPlease register to downloadThis module provides a more in-depth look at proposal planning, and provides a clear outline for a quality proposal submission. The module also examines the proposal review process, outlines what characteristics make a proposal successful, and suggests ta16
Module 4: “Developing a Winning Proposal”Grant & Proposal Writing3/10/2009263.19 KBPlease register to downloadThis module explores the factors that comprise a successful proposal submission process. It offers a more in-depth analysis of proposal requirements, outlines how to choose a proposal team, demonstrates effective proposal project management, and explains 10
Module 5: “Writing Proposal Prose”Grant & Proposal Writing3/10/200972.98 KBPlease register to downloadWhether you’re a beginner or write for a living, this module provides tips for clear, purposeful proposals through an exploration of grammar, style, and tone. 9
Procurement with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer AuthoritySecuring Contracts3/10/2009147.97 KBPlease register to downloadThis Adobe Acrobat PDF tutorial provides concrete information about purchasing and contracting with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority.7
Small Business Administration Online CoursesSmall Business Resources3/19/2009UnknownPlease register to downloadAccess this link for a collection of online course and tutorial options, courtesy of the Small Business Administration. 15
Small Business Administration PodcastsSmall Business Resources3/10/2009UnknownPlease register to downloadAccess this link to a library of informative podcasts courtesy of the Small Business Administration. Transcripts of archived podcasts are also available. 3
Wall Street Journal Business How-To GuidesSmall Business Resources3/10/2009UnknownPlease register to downloadAccess this link for a full library of business startup how-to guides, courtesy of the Wall Street Journal.4
WBE Certification TutorialBusiness Certifications3/10/2009214.00 KBPlease register to downloadThis Microsoft PowerPoint presentation will give you a cursory overview of WBE (Women Business Enterprise) certification. Topics discussed include certification-granting entities, types of certifications, and costs of certifications.9