1. A. The overall objectives for this program are:

   1. 1. to implement the policy of the LAVET to promote economic development and business opportunities for all sectors throughout the state;
   2. 2. to ensure opportunities for certified VSE’s and DVSE’s to participate in all phases of the state’s contracting activities;
   3. 3. to stimulate participation of Louisiana-based certified VSE’s and DVSE’s with the state and create opportunities through the state’s contracting and procurement;
   4. 4. to encourage certified VSE’s and DVSE’s to seek work from prime contractors when qualified and work is available;
   5. 5. to formalize existing procurement and contracting practices and implement new procurement and contracting procedures to assist more effectively certified VSE and DVSE participation;
   6. 6. to carry out the mandate of the state as enacted by Act 167 of the 2009 Regular Legislative Session;
   7. 7. to ensure nondiscriminatory practices in the use of certified VSE’s and DVSE’s for state contracts.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:2171 et seq.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of Contractual Review and Office of State Purchasing, LR 36:509 (March 2010).