The original instrument was prepared by Archana Cadge. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Ann
S. Brown.
DIGEST
SB 127 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Carter
Present law requires DOTD to give reasonable notice when a purchase exceeds $25,000 through the
chief purchasing agent by advertising and by written notice mailed to persons who furnish the class
of commodities involved or give notice sent through an electronic interactive environment to persons
who furnish the class of commodities involved.
Proposed law specifies that DOTD gives reasonable notice when a purchase exceeds $25,000
through the chief purchasing agent, to persons who furnish the class of commodities involved, by
either of the following ways: (1) A written notice mailed to the persons. (2) A notice sent through
an electronic interactive environment to the persons.
Proposed law retains present law and adds the option for the department to allow small purchase bids
when the amount exceeds $25,000 or a higher dollar amount listed as determined by the governor's
most current and effective executive order, with the option of whichever dollar amount is higher.
Present law provides requests for bids shall be published not less than ten days prior to the date set
for opening the bids.
Present law prohibits the practice of dividing proposed or needed purchases into separate
installments of less than twenty-five thousand dollars each.
Proposed law retains present law and creates a prohibition of dividing proposed or needed purchases
into separate installments of the dollar amount set by the governor's most recent and effective
executive order.
Proposed law provides for technical corrections.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 48:205 (A) and (B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical changes.