In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:330 the order of preference in the acquisition of surplus state property authorized for disposition shall be given to:
First: State agencies
Second: Political subdivisions of the State of Louisiana; other governmental agencies; private elementary, secondary, or proprietary schools; independent colleges or universities
Third: Charitable, educational, or religious organizations
All second and third preference agencies/organizations requesting approval to purchase surplus state property must complete, sign, and return to this agency, a Surplus State Property Purchase Agreement and Certification form. This form must be accompanied by a written request on their agency’s letterhead, approved by the chief administrator, and include the following:
Second
Preference: All schools, if not listed in the LA School Directory, must submit a copy of their certificate of approval by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary
Education.
All independent colleges, universities and proprietary schools must submit a
copy of their most recent accreditation.
Third
Preference: Delegation of authority or board resolution empowering a named individual(s)
to contract and make purchases on behalf of the agency/organization.
Subsequent revisions must be submitted in writing.
Current charter, Articles of Incorporation, by-laws, or partnership documents
Mission statement, Narrative w/Services, Persons Served, Facilities, etc.
Other documentation, if not included in the above, which characterizes the
agency or organization as charitable, educational, or religious in nature.
A current 501.c.3 tax exemption form from the IRS.
Click here for the entire Preference Buyer Application
