The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michelle Ridge.
DIGEST
SB 104 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Appel
Present law regulates the bid procedure for contractors.
Present law requires that all architects, engineers, and awarding authorities place in their bid
specifications the requirement that a contractor shall certify that he holds an active license and show
his license number on the bid envelope.
Proposed law provides that the bid specifications require that the contractor certify he holds an active
license by displaying his license number on the bid envelope.
Present law provides that if the bid does not contain the contractor's certification and show the
contractor's license number on the bid envelope, the bid shall be automatically rejected.
Proposed law provides that if the bid does not display the contractor's license number, the bid shall
be automatically rejected.
Effective August 1, 2017.
(Amends R.S. 37:2163(A)(1))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer
Protection, and International Affairs to the original bill
1. Provides the contractor's license number must be displayed on bid envelope.