LAC 19:VIII.1303. Objectives

A. The overall objectives for this program are: 1. to implement the policy of the SE (HI) to promote economic development and business opportunities for all sectors throughout the state; 2. to ensure opportunities for certified SE's to participate in all phases of the state's contracting activities; 3. to stimulate participation of Louisiana-based certified SE's with the state and create opportunities through the state's contracting and procurement; 4. to encourage certified SE's to seek work from prime contractors when qualified and work is available; 5. to formalize existing procurement and contracting practices and implement new procurement and contracting procedures to assist more effectively certified SE participation; 6. to carry out the mandate of the state as enacted by Act 440 of the 2005 Legislative Session; 7. to ensure nondiscriminatory practices in the use of certified SE's for state contracts.