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Louisiana Procurement Codes

Louisiana Office of State Purchasing

Local Political Subdivisions: The Louisiana Public Bid Law (La. R. S. 38:2211-2296) is applicable to all political subdivisions.

The following Other Procurement Methods are also authorized for all political subdivisions:

State Contracts: Purchases may be made from state procurement contracts, which may be available, without the necessity of bidding. (La. R. S. 39: 1702). Purchases cannot be made directly from federal GSA contracts.

State Contracts through Local Dealer: Purchases may be made from state procurement contracts which may be available, without the necessity of bidding and may be bought through a local vendor selling the exact same product. (La. R. S. 39:1710).

Piggy Back Purchases: Purchasing can be done jointly with other political subdivisions or purchase can be made under a viable contract entered by another Louisiana public entity of the vendor consents (La. R. S. 33:1321).

Homeland Security: (La. R. S. 38:2212.6) authorizes purchases from GSA for Homeland Security subject to prior approval from the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, purchase from a Louisiana distributor, and use of the GSA competitive ordering procedures.

State Agencies:
Procurement Codes: 39:1551-1736
Insurance Requirements: 39:1527-1546
Data Processing: 39:196-200
Professional Services: 39: 1481-1526
Lease Purchases: 39:1761
Late Payments: 39:1695
Advertisements of Bids: 43:111-211
Printing: 43:1-34

The following additional Louisiana Laws are applicable to both Local Political Subdivisions and State Agencies:
Public Works: 38: 2211-2296
Public Records: 44:1-41
Code of Ethics: 42:1101-1170

 

Federal Requirements For Grant Recipients

Office of Justice Programs Financial Guide

Office of Grants and Training Financial Guide

Office of Management and Budget-Circulars

Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments OMB Circular A-87

Cost Principles for Private non-profits OMB Circular A-122

Common Rules OMB Circular A-102

Audit Requirements OMB Circular A-133

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FEMA's e-Grants Helpdesk: 1-866-476-0544
FEMA's e-Grants Portal

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