House Bill No. [insert number] amends R.S. 44:4.1(B)(35) and enacts R.S. 49:214.6.11 to authorize the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority to utilize Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) construction phase contracts for integrated coastal protection projects. The bill outlines the procedures for procurement, including the option for single or multiple competitive low-bid, best value, and qualifications-based contracts. It also establishes definitions for key terms such as "best value," "low bid," and "work order," and emphasizes the confidentiality of the evaluation process for proposals.

Additionally, the bill sets contract term limits, allowing an initial term of up to five years with the possibility of extensions totaling no more than ten years. It specifies that performance bonds will apply to individual work orders rather than the overall contract value, and it clarifies that the provisions of Titles 38 and 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes will apply to ID/IQ contracts unless otherwise stated. The authority is also granted the power to promulgate rules and regulations to implement these provisions, ensuring compliance with applicable federal laws.

Statutes affected:
HB1193 Engrossed: 44:1(B)(35)
HB1193 Reengrossed: 44:1(B)(35)
HB1193 Re-Reengrossed: 44:1(B)(35)
HB1193 Enrolled: 44:1(B)(35)