- A. Tie bids are defined as low responsive bids from responsible bidders that are identical in price and which meet all requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.
- B. Resident businesses shall receive preference over nonresident businesses where there is a tie bid and where there will be no sacrifice or loss of quality.
C. A written determination justifying the manner of award must be made a part of the file. This would include, but is not limited to consideration of such factors as:
- 1. resident business;
- 2. proximity;
- 3. past performance;
- 4. delivery;
- 5. completeness of bid proposal.
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 29:617 (April 2003).