Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 70 - TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Part XXIII - Purchasing
Chapter 3 - Purchasing Rules and Regulations
Section XXIII-309 - Requests for Quotations Covering Non-Exempt Commodities

A. Purchases of non-exempt commodities having an estimated cost which exceeds the non-competitive dollar limit but which do not exceed the delegated purchasing authority of the department are referred to as "requests for quotations."

B. All requests for quotations covering non-exempt commodities which exceed the non-competitive dollar limit but do not exceed $2,000 (or the dollar limits listed in the latest governor's executive order, whichever is higher) shall be awarded on the basis of the lowest responsive price quotation solicited by telephone, facsimile or other means to at least three bona fide, qualified bidders. Whenever possible, at least one of the bona fide, qualified bidders shall be a certified economically disadvantaged business. All facsimile or written solicitations shall include the bid closing date, time, and all pertinent specifications, including quantities, units of measure, packaging, delivery requirements, terms and conditions, and basis of award.

C. All requests for quotations covering non-exempt commodities having an estimated cost which exceeds $2,000 but which do not exceed $10,000, (or the dollar limits listed in the latest governor's executive order, whichever is higher) shall be awarded on the basis of the lowest responsive price quotation solicited by facsimile or written solicitation to at least five bona fide, qualified bidders. Whenever possible, at least two of the bona fide, qualified bidders shall be certified economically disadvantaged businesses. Facsimile quotations shall allow for bids to be accepted for a minimum period of five calendar days. Written solicitations shall allow for bids to be accepted for a minimum period of 10 calendar days. All facsimile or written solicitations shall include the bid closing date, time, and all pertinent specifications, including quantities, units of measure, packaging, delivery requirements, terms and conditions and basis of award.

D. All requests for quotations shall be publicly opened and read whenever interested parties are present at the bid opening.

E. Purchases of non-exempt commodities having an estimated cost which exceeds $10,000 (or the latest delegated purchasing authority, whichever is higher) are prepared and forwarded to the Office of State Purchasing for bid solicitation.

F. Requests for quotations for non-exempt commodities may also be referred to as "invitations for bids" throughout this rule.