LA HB566

Authorizes Louisiana postsecondary education institutions to use job order contracting for deferred maintenance projects on public facilities, including building renovations, utility infrastructure, drainage, streets, sidewalks, and demolition—but excludes new buildings or major additions

Requires the Louisiana Board of Regents to establish procedures for advertising, reviewing, and selecting job order contractors, with institutions setting maximum aggregate contract prices when advertising requests for qualifications

Initial contract terms cannot exceed two years, with annual renewals allowed for up to three additional years (maximum five years total)

Mandates that all contractors, engineering/surveying firms, and architectural firms hold appropriate Louisiana state licenses, and contractors must provide payment and performance bonds based on order amounts

Evaluation committees must assess contractor qualifications based on professional training and experience, capacity to complete work on time, past performance on similar public projects, and project-specific criteria