1. A. Determination. The CPO shall determine the appropriate solicitation methods to be used in procuring goods and services for the university. Among those methods are:

   1. 1. invitation to bid (ITB);
   2. 2. request for proposals (RFP);
   3. 3. request for quotation (RFQ);
   4. 4. request for quote and qualifications (RFQQ);
   5. 5. competitive reverse auction (CRA);
   6. 6. best and final offer (BAFO);
   7. 7. solicitation for offers (SFO);
   8. 8. competitive negotiation;
   9. 9. cooperative buying organizations (CBO);
   10. 10. multi-step bids or proposals.
2. B. Other Procurement Methods. Other procurement methods may be utilized where there is a written determination by the CPO and the CFO or designee that it is in the best interest of university to do so.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:3139-3139.7 as amended by Act 749 of 2014.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Office of Procurement and Property Management, LR 41:545 (March 2015).