1. A. Before exercising any option for renewal, the DOTD procurement director or designee shall attempt to ascertain whether a re-solicitation is practical.

2. B. Factors to be considered include but are not limited to:

   1. 1. current market conditions;
   2. 2. trends;
   3. 3. cost factors;
   4. 4. price comparisons with similar service in other states; and
   5. 5. various other factors as determined by the DOTD procurement director.

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 29:620 (April 2003).