The original instrument was prepared by Martha Hess. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Matt DeVille.
DIGEST
SB 182 Reengrossed 2021 Regular Session White
Present law requires that only contractors holding an active license may be awarded contracts either
by bid or through negotiation and that the contractor's license number be displayed on the bid
envelope or an authentic digital signature in the case of an electronic bid.
Proposed law retains these provisions.
Present law requires that if bids are to be received or forms furnished by an awarding authority, then
no proposal forms or specifications can be issued to anyone except a licensed contractor or his
representative. Requires that all proposal forms be issued no later than 24 hours prior to the hour and
date set for receiving proposals.
Proposed law deletes the provisions limiting the issuance of proposal forms or specifications to a
licensed contractor or his representative only.
Effective August 1, 2021.
(Amends R.S. 37:2163(B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Deletes requirement that proposal forms or specifications be issued to an actively
licensed contractor or his representative only.