Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 34 - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY CONTROL
Part V - Procurement
Chapter 18 - Progressive and Multiple Awards
Section V-1803 - Multiple Award [Formerly LAC 34:I.1803]
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024
A. A multiple award is an award of an indefinite quantity contract for one or more similar supplies or services to more than one bidder or proposer, and the state is obligated to order all of its actual, normal requirements for the specified supplies or services from those contractors. A multiple award may be in the state's best interest when award to two or more bidders or proposers for similar products is needed for adequate delivery, service, or availability, or for product compatibility. In making a multiple award, care shall be exercised to protect and promote the principles of competitive solicitation. Multiple awards shall not be made when a single award will meet the state's needs without sacrifice of economy or service. Awards shall not be made for the purpose of dividing the business or avoiding the resolution of tie bids. Any such awards shall be limited to the least number of suppliers necessary to meet the valid requirements of using agencies. All eligible users of the contract shall be named in the solicitation, and it shall be mandatory that the requirements of such users that can be met under the contract be obtained in accordance with the contract, provided that:
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:1581.