This bill amends and reenacts R.S. 38:2316 and enacts R.S. 38:2310(11) to establish regulations for indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity professional design services contracts in Louisiana. It introduces a new definition for "indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity professional design services contract," which refers to a master contract allowing agencies to issue multiple task orders for different design efforts. The bill outlines the selection procedures, advertising requirements, and the need for agencies to submit professional qualifications. It also sets contract limits, terms, and conditions for amendments related to ongoing projects.

Additionally, the bill mandates that each agency maintain at least two such contracts at all times and specifies that single task orders for renovations cannot exceed thirteen million dollars. It clarifies that amendments to task orders can increase the total design contract value beyond one million dollars, provided they are related to ongoing projects. The provisions of this bill do not affect the validity of other professional design service contracts regulated by existing law. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB755 Original:
HB755 Engrossed:
HB755 Reengrossed:
HB755 Enrolled:
HB755 Act 831: