House Bill No. 860, introduced by Representative Braud, amends R.S. 38:2212(B)(2) to authorize public entities in Louisiana to utilize fillable electronic bid forms for the submission of bids. The bill retains the requirement that these electronic forms must include all text and input fields from the Louisiana Uniform Bid Form, ensuring consistency in the bidding process. Additionally, it prohibits public entities from adding any extra requirements or input fields that are not part of the standard form. Deviations in formatting from the Louisiana Uniform Bid Form will not be considered violations of the law.

The bill also clarifies that any additional requirements imposed by public entities, unless mandated by state or federal law, will be deemed void and not factored into the contract award process. It maintains existing provisions regarding the necessary information and documentation that bidders must submit, such as bid security, acknowledgment of addenda, and contractor license numbers. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature.

Statutes affected:
HB860 Original: 38:2212(B)(2)
HB860 Engrossed: 38:2212(B)(2)
HB860 Reengrossed: 38:2212(B)(2)