LAC 34:V.1303. Policy

A. Solicitations should only be issued when there is a funded, valid need unless the solicitation states that it is for informational purposes only. Preparing and distributing a solicitation requires the expenditure of state time and funds. Businesses likewise incur expense in examining and responding to solicitations. Therefore, although issuance of a solicitation does not compel award of a contract, a solicitation is to be canceled only when it is in the state's best interests.