SB 300 — PROCUREMENT CODE: Provides relative to the Louisiana procurement code. (gov sig) (EN -$25,000 SG EX See Note)

The provisions of this Part do not relate to the procurement of services coveredbycovered by R.S.

* * * Page(62)"Usingagency"meansanygovernmentalbodyofthestatewhichutilizes 5anysupplies,services,ormajorrepairs,orprofessionalservices,personalservices, ofconsulting 12services, Coding:or social services purchased under this Chapter.

Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;

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300 (62)"Usingagency"meansanygovernmentalbodyofthestatewhichutilizes anysupplies,services,ormajorrepairs,orprofessionalservices,personalservices, consulting services, or social services purchased under this Chapter.

InPage the5 case of any11 purchaseCoding: to meet the needs of a single budget unit the advertisement shall may be published also in a newspaper of general circulation printed in the parish in which the budget unit is situated or, if there is no newspaper printed in the parish, in a newspaper printed in the nearest parish, which has a general circulation in the parish in which the budget unit is situated.

Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;

words in boldface type and underscored are additions.

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300 ENROLLED In the case of any purchase to meet the needs of a single budget unit the advertisement shall may be published also in a newspaper of general circulation printed in the parish in which the budget unit is situated or, if there is no newspaper printed in the parish, in a newspaper printed in the nearest parish, which has a general circulation in the parish in which the budget unit is situated.

Sole source procurements A contract may be awarded for a required supply, service, or major repair, consultingservice,orsocialservice,withoutcompetitionwhen,underregulations, the chief procurementofficeror his designee above the level of procurementofficerprocurement officer determines in writing that there is only one source for the required supply, service, or major repair item, consulting service, or social service.

* * * (4)AuctiontechniquesanddisclosureDisclosureofconfidentialinformation(4)AuctiontechniquesandInsightsgainedduringthenegotiationprocess, Pageincluding 6items of 12cost, Coding:may be used to refine a solution.

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300 derivedfromcompetingproposalsareisprohibitedwhilenegotiationsareunderway.

Prohibition of discriminatory boycotts of Israel in state procurement * * * C.(1) * * * (2)Page All6 competitive sealed bids and, competitive sealed proposals, and invitations to negotiate issued for procurement contracts with executive branch agencies shall include the text of the11 followingCoding: certification:

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300 ENROLLED (2) All competitive sealed bids and, competitive sealed proposals, and invitations to negotiate issued for procurement contracts with executive branch agencies shall include the text of the following certification:

"Bysubmittingaresponsetothissolicitation,thebidderorproposercertifies and agrees that the following information is correct:

In preparing its response, the bidder or proposer has considered all proposals submitted from qualified, potential subcontractors and suppliers, and has not, in the solicitation, selection, or commercial treatment of any subcontractor or supplier, refused to transact or terminated business activities, or taken other actions intended to limit commercial relations,withapersonorentitythatisengagingincommercialtransactionsinIsrael or Israeli-controlled territories, with the specific intent to accomplish a boycott or divestment of Israel.

The bidder also has not retaliated against any person or other entityforreportingsuchrefusal,termination,orcommerciallylimitingactions.

The state reserves the right to reject the response of the bidder or proposer if this certification is subsequently determined to be false, and to terminate any contract awarded based on such a false response." * * * §1606.

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300 (2)ENROLLED Habilitation* and* socialization* include(i) Other services renderedin bysupport aof contractorsame, withincluding specialthe knowledgefurnishing toof assistsupport specifiedstaffwithspecializedtrainingtosupporttheunderlyingsocialserviceobjectives clientand groupsdeliverables. to enhance their self-sufficiencyoralleviatetheirdependencyorisolationfromthecommunity.These services include but are not limited to:

(2) Habilitation and socialization include services rendered by a contractor with special knowledge to assist specified client groups to enhance their self-sufficiencyoralleviatetheirdependencyorisolationfromthecommunity.These services include but are not limited to:

(5) Evaluation, testing, and remedial educational services for exceptional nonpublic school students with physical or learning disabilities include services rendered by a contractor with special knowledge or services available to provide special educational and related services for exceptional students or students with Page 8 of 1211 Coding:

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300 ENROLLED nonpublic school students with physical or learning disabilities include services rendered by a contractor with special knowledge or services available to provide special educational and related services for exceptional students or students with disabilitiesvoluntarilyenrolledinapprovednonpublicschoolsofLouisianawhoare not otherwise provided with such servicesthrough either their local school program or through other services afforded to them by local school boards or other public agencies.

Finality of determinations The determinationsdeterminationsrequiredbyR.S. requiredbyR.S.

A final decision of the commissioner may be made executory by the Nineteenth Judicial DistrictCourtinDistrictCourt in accordancewith Code of Civil Procedure Article 2782.

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300 ENROLLED * * * D.ActionsrequestingjudicialreviewofanydeterminationlistedinR.S.§1692.

Commencement of actions * * * D.Actionsrequestingjudicialreviewofanydetermination listedinR.S.

F.(1)InanypetitionforjudicialreviewfiledpursuanttoR.S.39:1691(A), acopyofthepetitiona forjudicialcopyofthepetitionforjudicial reviewshall beservedupon thecommissioner of administration, the head of the agency which issued the solicitation, and, if applicable,thepersonawardedthecontract.Theheadoftheusingagencyisthe chief executive or administrative officer of the using agency.

39:1691(B), a copy of thepetition forjudicialreviewshallbeserveduponforjudicial reviewshallbeservedupon thecommissioner of administration.

39:1692(D), acopyofthepetitiona forjudicialcopyofthepetitionforjudicial reviewshall beservedupon thecommissioner of administration and the chief procurement officer.

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300 signedENROLLED by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without the signature by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 183. of the Constitution of Louisiana.

This Act shall become effective upon signature bythe governor or, if not signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without the signature by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana.

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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SB 300 Reengrossed 2026 Regular Session Mizell Present law establishes the La.

Procurement Code (R.S.

39:1551 et seq.) and information technology procurement provisions (R.S.

39:196 et seq.) to provide for procurement by public bodies, including provisions for procurement regulations, source selection for items to be purchased and methods for such purchases, bid procedures, types of contracts, specifications,contractmodification,terminationandcontractclauses,legalandcontractual remedies, administrative appeals, and cooperative purchasing.

Proposedlawmodifiesthe La.

Procurement Codeandinformationtechnologyprocurement as detailed below:

La.

Procurement Code Presentlawprovidesadefinition of"invitation tonegotiate"andlists contracttypeseligible to use the procurement method.

Proposed law adds fiscal intermediary services to this list and otherwise retains present law.

Presentlawprovidesforadefinitionof"usingagency".Proposedlawexpandsthedefinition to include state entities that utilize professional, personal, consulting, or social services purchased utilizing the La.

Procurement Code.

Present law requires local advertisement on invitations to bid for services located in a particular locale.

Proposed law removes this requirement.

Present law authorizes contracts for required supplies, services, or major repairs to be awarded without competition under certain circumstances.

Proposed law expands authorization to consulting service and social service contracts and corrects terminologyto conform with present law definitions.

Present law provides for the procedure to utilize an invitation to negotiate for procurement.

Present law further prohibits disclosure of certain auction techniques and confidential information.

Proposed law authorizes disclosure of auction techniques and makes records associated with the solicitation public after award unless otherwise excepted by law.

Proposed law requires certification for invitations to bid that vendors do not engage in boycotts of Israel.

Proposed law expands the definition of "social service contacts" to include support staff.

Present law provides a procedure for contract controversies, establishing the commissioner of administration's decision to be made executory by the 19th JDC.

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Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law;

words in boldface type and underscored are additions.

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300 which the commissioner has rendered a decision.

Present law provides time constraints under which various actions can be commenced on contract controversies and protests.

Proposed law provides additional timelines and procedures for petitions of judicial review on actions commenced in the 19th JDC by or against the state in connection with contracts.

Information Technology Procurement Present law provides for definitions related to the procurement of information technology.

Presentlawprovidesadefinition of"invitation to negotiate"andlists contracttypeseligible to use the procurement method.

Proposed law adds fiscal intermediary services to this list and otherwise retains present law.

Present law provides for a definition of "related services" relative to the procurement of technology.

Proposed law removes present law.

Present law provides for a process of review and approval of various types of information technology procurement.

Proposed law removes negotiation, review, and recommendation by the procurement support team from this process.

Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.

(Amends R.S.

39:197(13) and (19)- (21), 198(E)(2), (H)(1)(c), (J)(intro para), (J)(1)(d), 199(D)(4),200(K),1556(31)and(62),1594(C)(3),1597,1600.2(C)(4),1602.1(C)(2)(intro para), 1606(B) (intro para), 1619(A)(1)(i), 1630, and 1691(A);

adds R.S.

39:1600.2(G), 1619(A)(2)(k),(3)(h),(4)(f),and(5)(d),1685(F),and1692(D)-(G);repealsR.S.39:197(22)) Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate Committee Amendments Proposed bySenate Committee on Finance to the original bill 1.

Make technical changes.

Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill 1.

Correct terminology to conform with present law definitions.

2.

Make technical changes.

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