Finding Text
Public Bid Law:
Condition: Family Center of Hope budgeted construction costs for damage to their property at
over $1,500,000, but the agency did not obtain formal bids for the work.
Criteria: The Louisiana State Public Bid law (RS 38-2212) requires the agency to advertise for
and receive bids prior to contract issuance for public works exceeding $250,000.
Cause: The cause is undeterminable.
Effect: The agency did not comply with the Louisiana Public Bid Law or Federal procurement
laws.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the agency comply with all applicable federal, state,
and local laws regarding procurement of services.