Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 70 - TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Part XXIII - Purchasing
Chapter 3 - Purchasing Rules and Regulations
Section XXIII-435 - Reduction in Contract Price

A. The Department of Transportation and Development cannot accept a reduction in price on any non-exempt commodity contract unless the price reduction is offered to all state agencies using the contract.

B. The Department of Transportation and Development reserves the right to accept a reduction in price on any exempt commodity contract if it is considered in the best interest of the department.

C. Inspection of Facilities Contracts entered into by the Department of Transportation and Development may provide that the state may inspect supplies and services at the contractor's or subcontractor's facility and perform tests to determine whether they conform to solicitation requirements, or after award, to contract requirements, and are therefore acceptable.

D. Such inspections and tests shall be conducted in accordance with the terms of the solicitation and contract and shall be performed so as not to unduly delay the work of the contractor or subcontractor.

E. No inspector may change any provision of the specifications or the contract without written authorization of the DOTD procurement director. The presence or absence of an inspector shall not relieve the contractor or subcontractor from any requirements of the contract.

F. When an inspection is made in the plant or place of business of a contractor or subcontractor, such contractor or subcontractor shall provide without charge all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the person performing the inspection or testing.