LAC 70:XXIII.329. Purchase of Used or Demonstrator Equipment

A. R.S. 39:1645 authorizes the procurement of any equipment which is used or which has been previously purchased by an individual or corporation. B. The DOTD procurement director must first determine that the procurement of said equipment is cost effective to the state. C. After receiving the approval of the DOTD procurement director to proceed, the section or district will obtain a letter from the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development certifying in writing to the director of state purchasing the following: 1. the price for which the used equipment may be obtained; 2. the plan for maintenance and repair of the equipment; 3. the cost of the equipment; 4. the savings that will accrue to the state because of the purchase of the used equipment; 5. the fact that following the procedures set out in the Louisiana Procurement Code will result in the loss of the opportunity to purchase the equipment. D. If approved, the used equipment shall be purchased within the price range set by the director of state purchasing.