1. A. Multi-year contract use must be justified and approved in writing. Such justification shall identify and consider all cost factors relevant to that contract. The multi-year method of contracting may be used in, but shall not be limited to, the following situations:

   1. 1. utility-type contracts; or
   2. 2. when it has been determined that vendors could provide lower unit prices over a longer period of time due to increased volume or lower production costs; or
   3. 3. when the cost and burden of contract solicitation, award, and administration of the procurement may be reduced; or
   4. 4. when the cost and burden of contract conversion or service implementation are excessive; or
   5. 5. when the Commissioner of Administration deems the use of a multi-year contract to be in the best interest of the state.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:140, R.S. 39:141, R.S. 39:143, R.S. 39:1751, R.S. 39:1752, R.S. 39:1753, R.S. 39:1754, and R.S. 39:1755.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of Telecommunications Management, LR 6:722 (December 1980), repromulgated LR 10:80 (February 1984), amended LR 17:267 (March 1991), LR 25:1626 (September 1999).