La. Admin. Code tit. 67 § VII-901

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VII-901 - General Rules

A. The purpose of this program is to further the state of Louisianas policy of encouraging and assisting individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum personal independence by engaging in useful and productive employment activities and, in addition, to provide state agencies, departments, and institutions and political subdivisions of the state with a method for achieving conformity with requirements of nondiscrimination and affirmative action in employment matters related to individuals with disabilities. This program will provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, thereby reducing their need for financial and other forms of assistance from government.

B. The Program for the Purchase of Goods and Services Provided by Individuals with Disabilities created pursuant to R.S. 39:1604.4, which provides that every agency gives a preference in its purchasing practices to goods manufactured and services performed by individuals with disabilities, shall be called the State Use Council for the Purchase of Goods and Services Provided by Individuals with Disabilities hereinafter called Council.

C. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) shall establish a council and the membership of the council shall be determined by the secretary of LDH.

D. The Council shall be responsible for the implementation, policies, supervision, and monitoring of the program including having the authority to designate and contract with a central nonprofit agency to assist supported employment providers.

E. When contracting with a central nonprofit agency, the council shall solicit and evaluate competitive sealed proposals pursuant to R.S. 39:1595, at least every five (5) years.

F. All suitable goods and services approved by the council in accordance with applicable specifications by or for any state agency shall be procured from such nonprofit organization, program or entity as defined by R.S. 12:201 et seq., where such goods and services are available within the period specified at the fair market price unless otherwise excluded.

La. Admin. Code tit. 67, § VII-901

Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Rehabilitation Services, LR 16:976 (November 1990), Amended by the Department of Health, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 47372 (3/1/2021).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39.1604.4 and R.S. 36:254.