- A. If the Office of State Purchasing has entered into a non-exclusive contract for non-exempt commodities or services, the Department of Transportation and Development has the option of either using the contract or seeking competitive bids.
- B. Non-exclusive contracts may be by-passed if the district or section can obtain the item at a better price or if the delivery time is more acceptable. Approval to by-pass a non-exclusive contract is not required.
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).