- A. If the Office of State Purchasing has entered into an exclusive statewide competitive contract for non-exempt commodities or services, the Department of Transportation and Development shall use such statewide competitive contracts when procuring such supplies or services unless given written exemption by the director of state purchasing.
- B. A lower local price is not justification for exception.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:1551-1736 and 48:204-210.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Purchasing, LR 8:148 (March 1982), amended LR 29:611 (April 2003).