Materials, Supplies and Equipment for the School System

Greater Than $30,000.00
In accordance with the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statute 38:2212.1, all purchases of materials, supplies and equipment exceeding the sum of $30,000.00 shall be advertised and let by contract to the lowest responsible bidder who has bid according to the specifications as advertised. The sealed bid process consists of at least two advertisements in Baton Rouge’s The Advocate, the first advertisement to appear at least fifteen days before the opening of the bids.

Purchases cannot be divided by departments or by school if the effect is to evade the bid law. Purchases of commodities that are bought in small but recurring amounts through the year such as paper, office supplies, etc. should be bid on an annual basis.

Between $10,000.00 and $30,000.00

Purchases of $10,000.00 or more, but less than $30,000.00, shall be made by obtaining not less than three telephone or facsimile quotations. A written confirmation of the accepted offer shall be obtained and made part of the purchase file.