This bill amends and reenacts specific provisions of R.S. 33:4084 concerning the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, particularly focusing on the procurement processes for materials and supplies. It establishes that all purchases exceeding a certain threshold must adhere to the provisions of R.S. 38:2212.1(A)(1)(a), which streamlines the bidding process. Additionally, it modifies the requirements for purchases between ten thousand and thirty thousand dollars, mandating that these be made in accordance with R.S. 38:2212.1(A)(1)(b), rather than through a less formal quoting process as previously required.

Furthermore, the bill increases the emergency procurement limit from ten thousand to thirty thousand dollars, allowing the executive director or general superintendent to contract for supplies without the usual bidding process, provided they have written consent from the board's president pro tempore or the mayor. It also repeals the previous subsection (A)(1)(c) entirely, which likely contained outdated or redundant provisions. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process for the Sewerage and Water Board.

Statutes affected:
HB893 Original: 33:4084(A)(1)
HB893 Engrossed: 33:4084(A)(1)
HB893 Reengrossed: 33:4084(A)(1)
HB893 Enrolled: 33:4084(A)(1)
HB893 Act 851: 33:4084(A)(1)