La. Admin. Code tit. 19 § VIII-1103

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VIII-1103 - Mission and Policy Statement

A. Act 440 of the 2005 legislative session enacted R.S. 39:2001 et seq., and R.S. 51:931, creating the Small Entrepreneurship (Hudson Initiative) Program for the state of Louisiana. As enacted, the SE (HI) is a goal-oriented program, encouraging the state to contract with certified SE's as well as encouraging the state's contractors to use good-faith efforts to utilize Louisiana-based certified SE'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 SE'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 SE (HI) to ensure opportunities for certified SE'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 SE (HI) 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 SE participation in the state's contracting and procurement activities. In its operations, the SE (HI) will assist the state in its mission of promoting economic development.

La. Admin. Code tit. 19, § VIII-1103

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of the Commissioner, LR 32:1045 (June 2006).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 39:2001 et seq.