LAC 34:XIII.501. Types of Competitive Methods

A. Determination. The CPO shall determine the appropriate solicitation methods to be used in procuring goods and services for the university. Among those methods are: 1. invitation to bid (ITB); 2. request for proposals (RFP); 3. request for quotation (RFQ); 4. request for quote and qualifications (RFQQ); 5. competitive reverse auction (CRA); 6. best and final offer (BAFO); 7. solicitation for offers (SFO); 8. competitive negotiation; 9. cooperative buying organizations (CBO); 10. multi-step bids or proposals. B. Other Procurement Methods. Other procurement methods may be utilized where there is a written determination by the CPO and the CFO or designee that it is in the best interest of university to do so.