1. A. In addition to the mandatory requirements stated in R.S. 39:1600.2, all Invitation to Negotiate solicitations should:

   1. 1. allow for flexibility in the potential vendor's approach and methodology;
   2. 2. generally define the problem statement, desired results and timeframe of the project;
   3. 3. identify agency personnel and resources available to the vendor;
   4. 4. inform the potential vendors of the evaluation criteria and the selection methodology to be used in each step in evaluating the replies.
   5. 5. request a description of the firm's qualifications, including a specific list of personnel to be used in the services and their qualifications. At a minimum, a list of the number and the qualifications of each position should be provided, however, a résumé should be required on each of the key personnel;
   6. 6. request a list of the entities, whether public or private, with names and contact persons, for whom similar work has been done;
   7. 7. request the length of time needed for the services, broken down by phases, if phasing is necessary;
   8. 8. request the proposed methodology for accomplishing the services with a precise statement of what the state will receive as an end product of the services;
   9. 9. request the cost of the proposed solution.

2. B. All Invitation to Negotiate solicitations shall:

   1. 1. provide for a blackout period in accordance with §341 of this Part.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:1600.2.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of State Procurement, LR 51:1160 (August 2025).