LAC 34:V.3603. Content in Invitation to Negotiate

A. In addition to the mandatory requirements stated in R.S. 39:1600.2, all Invitation to Negotiate solicitations should: 1. allow for flexibility in the potential vendor's approach and methodology; 2. generally define the problem statement, desired results and timeframe of the project; 3. identify agency personnel and resources available to the vendor; 4. inform the potential vendors of the evaluation criteria and the selection methodology to be used in each step in evaluating the replies. 5. request a description of the firm's qualifications, including a specific list of personnel to be used in the services and their qualifications. At a minimum, a list of the number and the qualifications of each position should be provided, however, a résumé should be required on each of the key personnel; 6. request a list of the entities, whether public or private, with names and contact persons, for whom similar work has been done; 7. request the length of time needed for the services, broken down by phases, if phasing is necessary; 8. request the proposed methodology for accomplishing the services with a precise statement of what the state will receive as an end product of the services; 9. request the cost of the proposed solution. B. All Invitation to Negotiate solicitations shall: 1. provide for a blackout period in accordance with §341 of this Part.