Featured Contracts

The Office of State Procurement utilizes a number of methods to create and maintain contracts. Each method has a different set of rules and requirements associated with it. This section is to define and explain the different types and what requirements may be necessary to use them.

LaPS - Louisiana Pricing Schedule

Applies to contracts which were established as Brand Name Contract; LaMAS Contract; or in accordance with a Multi-State Cooperative Type Contract.

Agencies are encouraged to shop and compare products on these contracts, where same or similar items appear on more than one (1) contract, and to make a best value decision when making their selection. Where LaPS exist for the same or similar item(s), i. e. routers, fire trucks, microcomputers, and the total procurement exceeds $25,000.00, all eligible users of these contracts are to comply with the rules L.A.C. 34:V.1709 http://www.doa.la.gov/osp/agencycenter/memos/2008/OSP08-02.pdf. Rules require that agencies prepare Request for Responses and submit to at least three (3) LaPS contract holders, whenever available, offering functionally equivalent products and/or services that will meet their needs. Review the rules for additional information.

LaMAS - Louisiana Multiple Award Schedule

LaMAS is a program allowed by the Louisiana Legislature to establish Louisiana contracts based on pricing negotiated by the Federal Government in their General Service Administration (GSA) contracts.