LAC 70:XXIII.343. Qualified Products List

A. Qualified products lists have been developed by evaluating brands and models of various manufacturers of an item and listing those determined to be acceptable products. These qualified products lists have been developed by the DOTD Materials and Testing Laboratory when testing or examination of the supplies or major repair items prior to issuance of the solicitation is desirable or necessary in order to best satisfy the needs of the department. B. When developing a qualified products list, the DOTD Materials and Testing Laboratory shall contact a representative group of potential suppliers soliciting products for testing and examination to determine acceptability for inclusion on a qualified products list. Any potential supplier, even though not solicited, may offer products for consideration. C. Inclusion on a qualified products list shall be based on results of tests or examinations conducted by the DOTD Materials and Testing Laboratory.