Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 70 - TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Part XXIII - Purchasing
Chapter 3 - Purchasing Rules and Regulations
Section XXIII-323 - Emergency Purchase of Exempt Commodities

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XXIII-323

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. In order for the purchase of an exempt commodity to be declared an emergency purchase without solicitation of bids, the emergency must conform to the definition set forth in R.S. 48:207.

B. Purchases which conform to this definition are made in accordance with the Department's Policy and Procedure Memorandum No. 38 which states the internal procedures which must be followed before proceeding with an emergency purchase.

C. Prior to all emergency procurements of exempt commodities, the DOTD procurement director or designee shall approve the procurement if the emergency occurs during normal working hours. Facsimile requests for emergency procurement should be submitted to the DOTD procurement director if time permits, and must contain adequate justification for the emergency.

D. The procurement method used shall be selected so that required supplies, services, or major repair items are procured in time to meet the emergency. Given this constraint, such competition as is practicable should be obtained.

E. Any bid accepted shall be confirmed in writing.

F. The DOTD procurement director shall submit reports of all emergency purchases to the Office of State Purchasing upon request.

G. This report shall cover the preceding fiscal year and shall list the following:

1. contractor's name;

2. amount and type of contract;

3. the supplies services or major repairs procured under the contract;

4. the contract number.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:1551-1736 and 48:204-210.

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