Executive Order KBB 07-10 states: A. No competitive bidding is required unless otherwise stated for the following items: 1. Repair parts for equipment obtained from a Louisiana authorized dealer where available. This provision does not apply to the stocking of parts; 2. Equipment repairs obtained from a Louisiana authorized dealer where available; 3. Vehicle repairs not covered by a competitive state contract or the state fleet maintenance repair contract, obtained from a Louisiana authorized dealer where available; 4. Vehicle body repairs covered by insurance recovery and in accordance with insurance requirements; "Louisiana authorized dealer" means a company that satisfies the requirements of a resident business defined in R.S. 39:1591(6) and is authorized by the manufacturer to sell and/or provide services for their products. Written verification on Southeastern's Authorized Dealer Certification Form will be required to support any claim of a Louisiana Original Equipment Manufactuer (OEM) Authorized Dealer qualification, or any other non-Louisiana OEM-Authorized Dealer status. Click for   Competitive bidding will be required for repairs and repair parts in excess of $1,000 when not using an Orginal Equipment Manufacturer or any Louisiana or non-Louisiana OEM-Authorized Dealer. R.S. 39:1591(6): (6) "Resident business" means one authorized to do and doing business under the laws of this state, which either: (a) Maintains its principal place of business in the state; or (b) Employs a minimum of two employees who are residents of the state.

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