Louisiana Administrative Code Title 34 - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY CONTROL
Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) – Title 34: Government Contracts, Procurement and Property Control
This title of the Louisiana Administrative Code governs the rules and procedures related to state government contracts, purchasing, and management of public property. It is overseen primarily by the Office of State Procurement (OSP) within the Division of Administration.
🔹 Major Areas Covered in Title 34:
General Procurement Regulations
Procedures for soliciting bids (RFP, RFQ, IFB)
Competitive sealed bidding and negotiation
Emergency procurement provisions
Professional, Personal, Consulting, and Social Services Contracts (PPCS)
Guidelines for non-competitive services
Reporting and approval requirements
Contract term limits and compensation rules
Small Purchases & Statewide Contracts
Simplified procedures for small-value procurements
Rules for using statewide price agreements
Property Control
Surplus property disposition
Inventory and accountability for state-owned assets
Transfers between agencies
Ethical and Legal Compliance
Conflict of interest rules
Debarment and suspension procedures
Appeals and protests process
Technology and Telecommunications Procurement
Oversight for IT services and software contracts
Guidelines for cooperative purchasing and piggybacking
Special Provisions
Rules regarding minority- and women-owned business participation
Energy and environmentally preferred purchasing
🔸 Key Agencies Involved:
Office of State Procurement (OSP)
Property Assistance Agency
Office of Technology Services (OTS) – for IT-related acquisitions
Division of Administration – oversight and coordination
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