Answer

The Attorney General has stated, "Based on the jurisprudence and past opinions of this office, we continue to be of the opinion that absent statutory authority (such as the exception found in R.S. 38:2212.5, the Louisiana Public Bid Law prohibits the prequalification of bidders." AG Op. No. 12-0059 Therefore, a public entity, absent specific statutory authority, may not pre-qualify bidders on public works or material and supplies contracts. Louisiana Legislative Auditor website: 04/05/2026 03:25:14 AM