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

   1. 1. to implement the policy of the SE (HI) to promote economic development and business opportunities for all sectors throughout the state;
   2. 2. to ensure opportunities for certified SE's to participate in all phases of the state's contracting activities;
   3. 3. to stimulate participation of Louisiana-based certified SE's with the state and create opportunities through the state's contracting and procurement;
   4. 4. to encourage certified SE'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 SE participation;
   6. 6. to carry out the mandate of the state as enacted by Act 440 of the 2005 Legislative Session;
   7. 7. to ensure nondiscriminatory practices in the use of certified SE's for state contracts.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:2001 et seq.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of the Commissioner, LR 32:1045 (June 2006).