House Bill No. by Representative Mena aims to streamline the procurement process for public motor vehicles and rolling stock in Louisiana by enacting R.S. 38:2212.11. This new provision allows state entities and local governments to bypass the Louisiana Uniform Bid Form requirement, which is currently mandated under R.S. 38:2212(B). Instead, they can utilize the procurement methods outlined in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), which facilitates project-specific funding and aims to expedite critical transportation projects.

The bill recognizes that the existing procurement process is unnecessarily lengthy and restrictive, preventing Louisiana entities from taking advantage of federal funding opportunities provided by the FAST Act. By allowing the use of these alternative procurement methods, the legislation seeks to enhance efficiency in acquiring public motor vehicles and related equipment, ultimately benefiting state and local transportation initiatives.