House Bill No. [insert number] amends and reenacts R.S. 39:1619(B) and enacts R.S. 39:1619(E) and 1621(D) to streamline the procurement process for social service and consulting service contracts by public postsecondary education management boards in Louisiana. The bill allows these boards to enter into social service contracts on behalf of the institutions they supervise, including the option to establish master service contracts for similar services across multiple institutions. Notably, the bill specifies that such contracts can be awarded without competitive bidding or negotiation if the compensation for each institution does not exceed $250,000 for social services and $75,000 for consulting services within a twelve-month period.

Additionally, the bill modifies the existing language regarding the awarding of social service contracts by replacing the term "Contracts" with "Except as provided in Subsection E of this Section, contracts," thereby clarifying the conditions under which these contracts can be awarded. The new provisions aim to enhance efficiency in the procurement process while maintaining oversight and accountability for public funds. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB884 Original: 39:1619(B)
HB884 Engrossed: 39:1619(B)
HB884 Enrolled: 39:1619(B)