This bill 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 legislation allows for both single and multiple competitive low-bid, best value, and qualifications-based contracting methods. It establishes definitions for key terms, outlines procedures and requirements for contracting, and ensures confidentiality during the evaluation process. Additionally, the bill sets contract term limits, stipulating that the initial term of an ID/IQ contract cannot exceed five years, with possible extensions up to a total of ten years.

The bill also includes provisions for compliance with federal laws, the establishment of an evaluation committee for proposals, and the issuance of work orders based on competitive bidding. It specifies that performance bonds will apply to individual work orders rather than the overall contract value, and it clarifies that the provisions do not apply to architect and engineer service contracts or design-build contracting. The authority is empowered to create rules and regulations to implement these provisions, and the act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

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)
HB1193 Act 882: 44:1(B)(35)