1. The Parish can choose to procure the new system and equipment through a Request for Proposal process as provided for under the Political Subdivisions Telecommunications and Data Processing Procurement Law, R.S. 38:2234, et seq.

For additional information on this procurement method, please see Question 65 of the LLA’s Public Bid Law FAQ which can be found on the Legal Assistance & FAQs Overview page of the LLA Website.

2. The Parish should follow the Public Bid Law requirements for the purchase of Materials and Supplies.

As the estimated cost is greater than $30,000, the Parish would be required to use the sealed bidding procedures in R.S. 38:2212.1.

For additional information for the Public Bid Law requirements for the purchase of materials and supplies, please see the LLA’s Public Bid Law FAQ which can be found on the Legal Assistance & FAQs Overview page of the LLA Website.

3. The Parish could look to purchase the equipment off of an existing State contract.

If the Parish purchases items off of an existing State contract, it may do so without bidding out the purchase.

The Parish should also comply with any procurement regulations that it may have established in its Parish Charter or through ordinances.