LAC 70:XXIII.403. Determination of Lowest Bidder

A. Following determination of product acceptability, bids will be evaluated to determine which bidder offers the lowest cost to the Department of Transportation and Development in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the invitation for bids. B. Only objectively measurable criteria which are set forth in the invitation for bids shall be applied in determining the lowest bidder. Evaluation factors shall treat all bids equitably. C. A contract shall not be awarded to a bidder submitting a higher quality item than that required by the invitation for bids unless the bid is also the lowest bid meeting specifications. There shall be no negotiation with any bidder.