Judges: RICHARD P. IEYOUB
Filed Date: 4/9/1996
Status: Precedential
Modified Date: 7/5/2016
Dear Sheriff Webre:
You have requested the opinion of this office on the application of La. R.S.
1. Would the purchase of a new "police package" motorcycle which sells for less than $15,000 be authorized under this provision?
2. Would the purchase of two or more "police package" motorcycles which sell for less than $15,000 each, but which have a combined price of more than $15,000, be authorized under this provision?
Act
Any purchase by a local governmental unit of a used or new motor vehicle for conversion into a law enforcement vehicle, which purchase cost does not exceed the sum of fifteen thousand dollars shall not be subject to the threshold delineated in R.S.
38:2212 (A)(1)(a) herein. Written specifications, quotations, and confirmation of accepted offers for such purchase shall be obtained and made a part of the purchase file. However, any such purchase which sum is in excess of fifteen thousand dollars shall be advertised and let for bid under the procedures outlined in the provisions of this Section.
"Motorcycle" is defined by R.S.
However, a purchase of vehicles which exceeds $15,000, still must be bid, and division of a purchase for several vehicles into orders for individual units in order to avoid the bid threshold would be in violation of the law. R.S.
I trust that this answers your inquiry. Please let me know if we may be of further assistance to you in this matter.
Very truly yours,
RICHARD P. IEYOUB ATTORNEY GENERAL
By: ______________________________________
GLENN R. DUCOTE Assistant Attorney General
RPI/GRD/cla
Date Received:
Date Released:
Glenn R. Ducote Assistant Attorney General