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LA Rev Stat § 48:251.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§251.4. Architects and engineers; prohibitions against interest in organizations furnishing construction materials

RS 251.4 - Architects and engineers; prohibitions against interest in organizations furnishing construction materials A. Landscape architects, architects, and engineers shall not own a substantial financial interest, either directly or indirectly, in any corporation, firm, partnership, or other organization which supplies materials for the construction of a public work let by the department when the architect or engineer has performed architectural or engineering services, either directly or indirectly, in connection with the public work for which the materials are being supplied. B. For the purposes of this Section, a "substantial financial interest" shall exclude any interest in stock being traded on the American Stock Exchange or the New York Stock Exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers and Quotations. C. Whoever violates the provisions of Subsection A of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than an amount equal to the total value of the materials involved in such violation, or not more than ten thousand dollars, whichever is greater, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 48:251.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§251.5. Payments under contract

RS 251.5 - Payments under contract  A. The department shall promptly pay all obligations arising under public contracts within thirty days of the date the obligations become due and payable under the contract. All progressive stage payments and final payments shall be paid when they, respectively, become due and payable under the contract.  B.(1) If the department fails to make any final payments after recordation of formal final acceptance and within forty-five days following receipt of a clear lien certificate by the department, the retainage or other payments known by the department to be due and payable shall be released, but the contractor and the contractor's surety shall remain liable for any overpayment by the department to the contractor, stipulated damages for delay in a completion or work necessary to repair latent defects, or in performance of warranty work under the contract.  (2) If the department fails to make any final payment within one hundred days after its receipt of the clear lien certificate, the department shall be liable for legal interest on the balance due on the contract.  (3) If the department fails to make final payment as provided or neglects to promptly ascertain the final estimated quantities under the contract in bad faith, then the contractor shall be entitled to attorney fees if a mandamus to perform such acts is necessary for the contractor to receive all monies due and owed the contractor under the contract.  C. The provisions of this Section shall not be subject to waiver by contract.  Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997; Acts 2015, No. 29, §1, eff. May 29, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 48:251.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§251.6. Prohibited donation, loan, or pledge of public credit or property; suits to invalidate contracts violative thereof

RS 251.6 - Prohibited donation, loan, or pledge of public credit or property; suits to invalidate contracts violative thereof A.(1)(a) In any case in which the legislative auditor, by virtue of any audit conducted by him or on his behalf or filed with him, has reason to believe that any contract of the state may violate the provisions of Article VII, Section 14 of the Constitution of Louisiana, he shall submit the pertinent facts thereof to the attorney general. (b) In any case in which the legislature, or any of its members, has reason to believe that any contract of the state or any political subdivision may violate the provisions of Article VII, Section 14 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the legislature or the member thereof shall submit the pertinent facts to the attorney general. (2) Upon submission of such pertinent facts by the legislative auditor, the legislature, or any member of the legislature, the attorney general shall institute a civil proceeding to invalidate the contract, if in his opinion such a proceeding is necessary for the assertion or protection of any right or interest of the department or within the intention of Article VII, Section 14 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If in his opinion such a proceeding is not necessary, he shall submit in writing such opinion and his reasons therefor to the official or body which submitted such facts to him. B. Additionally, the attorney general, on his own initiative, shall institute a civil proceeding to invalidate any contract of the department, if, in his opinion, such a proceeding is necessary for the assertion or protection of any right or interest of the state or political subdivision within the intent of Article VII, Section 14 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 48:251.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§251.7. Prohibited provisions

RS 251.7 - Prohibited provisions A. It is hereby declared that any provision contained in a department contract, other than a provision naming another as a co-insured or additional beneficiary in a contract of insurance, which requires the department to assume liability for damages arising out of injuries or property damage to the contracting parties or to third parties caused by the negligence of anyone other than the department, its employees, or agents, is contrary to the public policy of the state of Louisiana. Any and all such provisions in any and all department contracts shall be null and void. B. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to contracts between the department and the owner of immovable property when the purpose of such contract is to grant the department a servitude, right-of-way, or other authority to go upon, construct works, perform activities, or to otherwise exercise control over or use the owner's property. Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 48:251.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§251.8. Public contracts; certain provisions invalid

RS 251.8 - Public contracts; certain provisions invalid The legislature hereby declares null and void and unenforceable as against public policy any provision in a department contract which requires either of the following: (1) That a suit or arbitration proceeding must be brought in a forum or jurisdiction outside of this state, instead of being pursued in accordance with the laws of this state governing such actions. (2) That the agreement must be interpreted according to the laws of another jurisdiction. Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997; Acts 2010, No. 868, §3, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2011, No. 343, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 48:252.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§252.1. Emergency contracting

RS 252.1 - Emergency contracting In case of emergency where such emergency has been certified by the secretary or his duly appointed designee, the requirements of this Subpart may be waived by the secretary or his duly appointed designee to the minimum extent necessary to meet the demands of the emergency. Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. May 5, 1998.
LA Rev Stat § 48:253 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§253. Bid bonds accompanying bids

RS 253 - Bid bonds accompanying bids A. Every bid submitted for projects in excess of fifty thousand dollars shall be accompanied by a bid bond guaranteed by a surety company qualified to do business in this state. The bid bond submitted shall be for five percent of the official bid amount. B.(1) The bid bond shall be forfeited to the department or other named obligee if the bidder fails to make the required bond, fails to execute the contract, or fails to comply with any provision necessary for execution of the contract. (2) Should the forfeited bid bond in any manner be limited or not payable on demand, the bidder will be disqualified from bidding or approval as a subcontractor on any department advertised project for a period of one year following nonpayment. C. The bid bonds of unsuccessful bidders shall not be returned by the department. D. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana-domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide. Amended by Acts 1956, No. 41, §1, Acts 1960, No. 525, §1; Acts 1964, No. 88, §1; Acts 1977, No. 291, §1; Acts 1979, No. 179, §2, eff. July 3, 1979; Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 26, §1, eff. April 24, 1998; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 36, §1, eff. April 24, 1998; Acts 1999, No. 366, §1, eff. June 16, 1999; Acts 1999, No. 652, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1310, §1, eff. July 12, 1999; Acts 2001, No. 575, §§1and 2; Acts 2007, No. 386, §1, eff. July 1, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 48:254 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§254. Submission of more than one bid; financial interest in other bids

RS 254 - Submission of more than one bid; financial interest in other bids  No bidder shall submit more than one bid on any one project nor shall any bidder submit an additional bid under another or a different name. No bidder shall be directly financially interested in any bid submitted by another bidder.
LA Rev Stat § 48:255.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§255.1. Information to be submitted to the department by contractors; confidentiality of information

RS 255.1 - Information to be submitted to the department by contractors; confidentiality of information The department may require each proposed contractor to furnish sufficient information that shall indicate the financial and other capacities of the contractor to perform the proposed work. This information shall be subject to audit and shall be recorded by the department on forms clearly marked "confidential", and these forms and the information contained on them shall be treated as confidential and shall be exempted from the provisions of R.S. 44:1 through 37. Added by Acts 1976, No. 193, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 48:255.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§255.2. Liability of surety in case of default of contractor

RS 255.2 - Liability of surety in case of default of contractor Within thirty days after default by a contractor on a public works project, the department shall notify the surety company with whom the contractor acquired a performance bond. Such notification shall be in writing by certified mail or overnight delivery. Within thirty days of receipt of such notification, the surety company shall present to the department either a plan assuming performance on the contract and procuring, or tendering completion of the project, the bond penal sum, or provide the public entity in writing with a reasonable response for the contractor's alleged default. If no plan is presented by the surety company and the public entity completes the project, the surety company shall then be responsible for payment to the public entity of the costs of completion of the project and stipulated damages assessed by the public entity up to the total amount of the bond purchased by the contractor. In addition, if the surety company has not timely completed the project and a court of competent jurisdiction has determined that the surety company has in bad faith refused to take over the project as provided in this Section, the surety company shall be responsible for the payment of any stipulated damages for any delay in the completion of the project as specified in the original contract and any reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred by the public entity in collection of the payments required by this Section. Acts 1995, No. 1146, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2003, No. 863, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 48:255.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§255.3. Contract contrary to provisions of this Part void

RS 255.3 - Contract contrary to provisions of this Part void Any contract entered into for the construction or maintenance of public works contrary to the provisions of this Part shall be null and void. Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 48:255.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§255.4. Cost-plus contracts prohibited; exceptions

RS 255.4 - Cost-plus contracts prohibited; exceptions Except for a duly certified emergency, no contract of the department shall be let on a cost-plus basis. Plan changes which cannot be negotiated and for which no item was provided in the original contract may be ordered on a cost-plus basis, if such basis was specified in the original contract as advertised. Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 48:255.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§255.5. Issuance of work orders and commencement of work

RS 255.5 - Issuance of work orders and commencement of work A.(1) Whenever the department enters into a contract for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public work, the department through its official representatives shall, before the issuance of any work order and before the commencement of any work, give notice of such contract, in writing, to all utility, communication, and public service companies and all public agencies and boards who furnish any utility, gas, water, electrical, communication, sewerage, or drainage services which may have underground pipes, cables, or any other underground installation which may be within the right-of-way where the public work is to be constructed, altered, or repaired. Said written notice shall require that the person, partnership, corporation, board, or agency so notified shall furnish to the department within a period of thirty days after receipt of notice, unless such time is extended by the department, a diagram or plat showing the location of such underground installations within the right-of-way, a copy of which shall be furnished by the department to the contractor before commencement of work under the contract. If such diagram or plat is not furnished within the time specified or any extension thereof granted by the department, the work order may be issued and the work commenced or the work order may be delayed. (2) Should the diagram or plat not be furnished or the location of the underground cables, pipes, or other underground installations be inaccurately shown thereon, the department and the contractor shall be released from any responsibility in connection with their damage unless such damage is caused by the negligence of the department or contractor. (3) If the work on the project is delayed due to the failure of the utility to furnish the plat or diagram required in this Section, the utility shall be liable for delays and cost escalations suffered by the contractor and the department. B. This Section shall not relieve the department or contractor from the responsibility to give notice of intent to excavate or demolish to the regional notification center or centers serving the area in which the proposed work is to take place in order to be in compliance with the provisions of the "Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law" as provided for in R.S. 40:1749.11 through 1749.22. Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 48:255.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§255.6. Preference in letting contracts for public works

RS 255.6 - Preference in letting contracts for public works A. If a nonresident contractor bidding on a department project is domiciled in a state that provides a percentage preference in favor of contractors domiciled in that state over Louisiana resident contractors for the same type of work, then every Louisiana resident contractor shall be granted the same preference over contractors domiciled in the other state favoring contractors domiciled therein whenever the nonresident contractor bids on public work in Louisiana. B. The provisions and requirements of this Section shall not be waived by any department. Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 48:255.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§255.7. Contracts in which the department is a participant; preferences; assistance; exclusions

RS 255.7 - Contracts in which the department is a participant; preferences; assistance; exclusions A. When the department lets a contract for a public works project that is to be administered by or paid for, in whole or in part by state funds, the agency may require as a condition of letting the contract that not less than eighty percent of the persons employed in fulfilling that contract shall be residents of the state of Louisiana. B. The Louisiana Workforce Commission, upon request of any state agency, the governing authority of a political subdivision, or a contractor awarded a contract under the provision of this Section, shall assist in identifying craftsmen, laborers, and any other personnel necessary to comply with the requirements of this Section. C. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, management personnel and persons whose skills are unavailable for performing the work shall be excluded from the requirements of this Section. D. This Section shall not apply where federal funding participation does not allow application of this Section to the contract and will result in the loss of such federal funding. Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997; Acts 2008, No. 743, §7, eff. July 1, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 48:256 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§256. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 413, §2.

RS 256 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 413, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 48:256.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§256.1. Highway construction contracts; retained amounts; retainage bonds

RS 256.1 - Highway construction contracts; retained amounts; retainage bonds A.(1) The Department of Transportation and Development shall insert a clause in the specifications of all contracts let and awarded as a result of public lettings for the construction, improvement, maintenance, or repair of any road, highway, bridge, or appurtenance thereto or any other Department of Transportation and Development facility, providing for the retainage of amounts constituting a percentage of the gross value of the completed work as may be provided for in the contract. Retained amounts for projects which cost less than five hundred thousand dollars shall not exceed ten percent of the gross value of the completed work. Retained amounts for projects which cost five hundred thousand dollars or more shall not exceed five percent of the gross value of the completed work. (2) Final payment of the retained amounts to the contractor under the contract to which the retained amount relates shall be made after certification by the secretary or his duly appointed designee that the work has been satisfactorily completed and is accepted in accordance with the contract, plans, and specifications, and forty-five days have lapsed from filing the notice of final acceptance with the office of the recorder of mortgages in the parish where the work has been done. Any interest earned on the retained amounts shall be credited to the Transportation Trust Fund. B, C. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 413, §2. D. If the contractor furnishes the department a retainage bond equal to ten percent of the contract amount for projects less than five hundred thousand dollars or five percent of the contract amount for projects five hundred thousand dollars or more, the department shall not withhold retainage. Added by Acts 1975, No. 661, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 291, §1; Acts 1977, 1st Ex.Sess., No. 14, §1, eff. 12:01 a.m., Sept. 9, 1977; Acts 1986, No. 579, §1; Acts 1986, No. 656, §1; Acts 1986, No. 881, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 27, §1, eff. April 24, 1998; Acts 2001, No. 413, §§1 and 2.
LA Rev Stat § 48:256.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§256.2. Reduce speed limit signs; removal

RS 256.2 - Reduce speed limit signs; removal Any contractor who is under contract for the construction, maintenance, or improvements to highways, bridges, or other public works under the control of the Department of Transportation and Development shall remove signs which indicate a reduced speed limit in construction areas not later than thirty days after final acceptance of the project by the department. In the event that the project work is performed by the Department of Transportation and Development personnel, then the reduced speed limit signs shall be removed not later than thirty days after the work activity on the project ceases. Acts 1993, No. 383, §1; Acts 1999, No. 232, §1; Acts 2010, No. 45, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 48:256.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 48 - Roads, Bridges and Ferries|§256.4. Acceptance by the department

RS 256.4 - Acceptance by the department  A. Whenever the department enters into a contract for the construction, maintenance, alteration, or repair of any public works, in accordance with the provisions of this Subpart, the undersecretary or his duly appointed designee of the department shall have recorded in the office of the recorder of mortgages, in the parish where the work has been done, a final acceptance of the work or a partial acceptance of any specified area thereof upon completion of all of the work. The final acceptance shall be executed by the secretary or his duly appointed designee within thirty days of completion of all of the work on the project. The recordation of a final acceptance in accordance with the provisions of this Section shall be effective for all purposes under this Chapter.  B. "Partial acceptance" as used in this Section means the determination by the department made after final inspection of a portion of the project that the contractor has satisfactorily completed that portion of the project and that such portion may be used advantageously by traffic or for other use.  Acts 1997, No. 1112, §1, eff. July 14, 1997; Acts 1999, No. 605, §1, eff. June 30, 1999; Acts 2016, No. 207, §1, eff. May 26, 2016.