RS 48:255.6: Preference in letting contracts for public works

A. If a nonresident contractor bidding on a department project is domiciled in a state that provides a percentage preference in favor of contractors domiciled in that state over Louisiana resident contractors for the same type of work, then every Louisiana resident contractor shall be granted the same preference over contractors domiciled in the other state favoring contractors domiciled therein whenever the nonresident contractor bids on public work in Louisiana.

B. The provisions and requirements of this Section shall not be waived by any department.