LAC 4:V.5305. Standard Delegation of Procurement Authority

A. Standard DPA—Purchases. Unless otherwise specified, any agency may purchase a single supply or service not exceeding the amount provided in Section 4(a) of the Governor’s Executive Order on Small Purchase Procedures without obtaining preapproval from, or having to utilize the services of, the Office of State Procurement. B. Standard DPA—Contracts 1. Unless otherwise specified, any agency may contract for professional, personal, consulting and social services up to $5,000 without obtaining preapproval or authorization from the Office of State Procurement. 2. Unless otherwise notified of a revocation of autonomy, an institution of higher education that has been granted autonomy under the “LaGrad” Act may contract for professional, personal, consulting and social services up to the level of the LaGrad autonomy granted without seeking preapproval from the Office of State Procurement.