La. Admin. Code tit. 19 § IX-1103
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 12, December 20, 2024
Section IX-1103 - Mission and Policy StatementA. Act 167 of the 2009 Regular Legislative Session enacted R.S. 39:2171 et seq., creating the Louisiana Initiative for Veteran and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Entrepreneurships (The Veteran Initiative) for the State of Louisiana. As enacted, the LAVET is a goal-oriented program, encouraging the state to contract with certified VSE's and DVSE's as well as encouraging the state's contractors to use good-faith efforts to utilize Louisiana-based certified VSE's and DVSE's as subcontractors.B. It is the mission of the state to promote trade and economic development. It is the state's policy to promote economic development and business opportunities for all sectors of our community. Certified VSE's and DVSE's need to be given an opportunity to participate in a fair portion of the total purchases and contracts for property, services, and construction for the state. Therefore, the state establishes the LAVET to ensure opportunities for certified VSE's and DVSE's to participate in the state's contracting and procurement opportunities and ultimately to enhance the stability of Louisiana's economy.C. As a matter of policy, the state recognizes and requires competitive pricing, qualifications, and demonstrated competencies in the selection of contractors. The LAVET is designed to create opportunities, while requiring competitiveness and quality of work. As such, it allows the state to target more effectively and strive to increase certified VSE and DVSE participation in the state's contracting and procurement activities. In its operations, the LAVET will assist the state in its mission of promoting economic development.La. Admin. Code tit. 19, § IX-1103
Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of Contractual Review and Office of State Purchasing, LR 36:508 (March 2010).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:2171 et seq.