If
the cost is estimated to be in excess of $25,000, the Office of
Purchasing must request formal written sealed bids from at least
five (5) firms that normally handle the merchandise or service. The
time that is normally allowed for vendors to respond to invitations
to bid is twenty-one (21) calendar days and never less than ten (10)
calendar days.
Purchases
of supplies, materials, equipment, services, and major repairs that
amount to $25,000 or more must be advertised at least one time in
the official journal of the state and in the official journal of the
locality (parish) of the budget unit to be served. The advertisement
must appear at least ten (10) days prior to the bid due date, as provided
under Title 39.
Public
works contracts (construction, remodeling, and additions) in excess
of $150,000 are governed by Louisiana R.S. 38 and must be advertised
once a week for three different weeks in the official journal of the
state and in the official journal of the locality (parish) of the
budget unit to be served. The first advertisement must appear at least
twenty-five (25) days prior to the bid due date.
