La. Admin. Code tit. 70 § XXIII-405

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

Section XXIII-405 - Tie Bids

A. Tie bids are defined as low responsive bids from responsible bidders that are identical in price and which meet all requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids.

B. Resident businesses shall receive preference over nonresident businesses where there is a tie bid and where there will be no sacrifice or loss of quality.

C. A written determination justifying the manner of award must be made a part of the file. This would include, but is not limited to consideration of such factors as:

1. resident business;

2. proximity;

3. past performance;

4. delivery;

5. completeness of bid proposal.

La. Admin. Code tit. 70, § XXIII-405

Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Purchasing, LR 8:148 (March 1982), amended LR 29:617 (April 2003).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:1551-1736 and 48:204-210.