LAC 4:IX.1705. Multi-Year Contract Use

A. Multi-year contract use must be justified and approved in writing. Such justification shall identify and consider all cost factors relevant to that contract. The multi-year method of contracting may be used in, but shall not be limited to, the following situations: 1. utility-type contracts; or 2. when it has been determined that vendors could provide lower unit prices over a longer period of time due to increased volume or lower production costs; or 3. when the cost and burden of contract solicitation, award, and administration of the procurement may be reduced; or 4. when the cost and burden of contract conversion or service implementation are excessive; or 5. when the Commissioner of Administration deems the use of a multi-year contract to be in the best interest of the state.