Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 34 - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY CONTROL
Part XIII - University Pilot Procurement Code
Chapter 3 - Purpose, Applicability and Definitions
Section XIII-301 - Purpose and Legislative Authority

A. Goal. It is the goal of the university to procure goods and services in a manner that is open, fair, encourages competition, and affords vendors equal opportunities to compete.

B. Purpose. The purpose of this University Pilot Procurement Code is to establish parameters of a procurement program designed to support and facilitate the instructional, research and public service missions of the university by applying best methods and business practices to the procurement of goods and services and to structure other business arrangements by the university. This University Pilot Procurement Code is intended to promote the development and use of procurement processes which promote the pursuit of excellence and the best interests of the university while maintaining the highest possible integrity, broad based competition, fair and equal treatment of the business community and increased economies and efficiencies for the university.

C. Communication. The university will communicate and collaborate with the division of administration, other state colleges and universities and other public entities when mutual benefit can be obtained.

D. Authority. This University Pilot Procurement Code is adopted in compliance with the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act (R.S. 49:950-999.25) and pursuant to the Louisiana Granting Resources and Autonomy for Diplomas Act (R.S. 17:3139-3139.7 as amended by Act 749 of 2014) and administrative approval granted by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.

E. Implementation. Implementation of the University Pilot Procurement Code is subject to approval by the management board and shall be adopted in compliance with the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act (R.S. 49:950-999.25) and pursuant to the Louisiana Granting Resources and Autonomy for Diplomas Act (R.S. 17:3139-3139.7. as amended by Act 749 of 2014) and administrative approval granted by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.