Purchasing Department

Mission

The SWBNO Procurement Department’s mission is to provide Procurement services to ensure efficient and timely acquisition of goods and services in accordance with the federal and state laws and statutes that govern the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO).

Values

Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) Procurement Department adheres to the National Institute for Public Procurement’s (NIGP) “Values and Guiding Principles of Public Procurement.”

Accountability – Taking ownership and being responsible to stakeholders for our actions.
Ethics – Doing the right thing by acting and conducting business with honesty and integrity.
Impartiality – Unbiased decision-making and actions.
Professionalism – Upholding high standards of job performance and ethical behavior.
Service – Obligation to assist stakeholders.
Transparency – Easily accessible and understandable policies and procedures.

Vision

To deliver innovative, timely, and accurate solutions by using best practices to provide added value and streamline processes for the benefit of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO).