Senate Bill No. 300, introduced by Senator Mizell, seeks to amend the Louisiana Procurement Code with a focus on the procurement of information technology systems and services. The bill introduces new definitions and requirements for various procurement procedures, including the negotiation and award of contracts, bidding processes, and legal remedies. A significant change is the expansion of the definition of "invitation to negotiate" to include fiscal intermediary services, along with new provisions regarding the public record status of solicitation records after contract awards. The bill also repeals a specific section of current law and modifies existing language, such as replacing "state purchasing office" with "state procurement office" and updating the title of the chief procurement officer.

Additionally, SB 300 removes the requirement for local advertisement on invitations to bid and expands the authorization for non-competitive contracts to include consulting and social service contracts. It mandates vendor certification to ensure compliance with ethical standards, specifically regarding boycotts of Israel, and clarifies the appellate jurisdiction of courts in contract disputes. The bill aims to streamline procurement processes and enhance transparency while ensuring adherence to specific ethical guidelines. It will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without the governor's signature.

Statutes affected:
SB300 Original: 39:197(13), 39:198(E)(2), 39:198(J), 39:199(D)(4), 39:200(K), 39:1556(31), 39:1594(C)(3), 39:2(C)(4), 39:1(C)(2), 39:1606(B), 39:1619(A)(1), 39:1691(A), 39:197(22)