Purchasing Services

Louisianas Electronic Catalog (LA eCAT)
LA eCAT is now available statewide to AGPS Agencies. On-line ordering of contract items is available via the Internet capabilities of Louisiana eCAT. Agencies have the ability to search and compare contract items for value comparison, shop across multiple contracts and simply enter the quantity by the desired item. When shopping is complete, "checkout" results in orders being created to appropriate vendors. Orders created by AGPS Agencies will be placed in AGPS for required approvals and encumbrances. Once approved, orders will be sent electronically to participating vendors with an email notification of an awaiting order.

LA eCAT allows contract search from the log in screen without going through the enrollment process.

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AGPS Agencies Enroll

OSP Help Desk - (225) 219-HOW2 (219-4692)
State Purchasing has a telephone line dedicated to answering procurement questions. This help desk is a central contact point for all agencies and vendors who have procurement questions. It is also a help line for non-AGPS agencies and vendors who have questions about the eCat electronic shopping and ordering tool (AGPS agencies will call the OIS Help Desk at (225) 342-2677 for eCat questions). OSP's Help Desk will be available from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays, excluding holidays. Voice mail system is available when the line is busy or when the help desk is not staffed. Calls will be returned promptly.

State Purchasing's help desk can also be a accessed by email to:
DOA-OSP-Help-Desk@LA.Gov

LaPAC - Online Solicitations & Award Information
Online solicitations and award information are available through the Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network (LaPAC).  LaPAC provides a single point where vendors can view and print bid solicitations issued by participating state agencies and political subdivisions.

Features Include::

• Online self-registration to receive an immediate e-mail notification each time a solicitation or addenda is posted for a commodity for which you have registered.
• Register for as few or as many commodities as you wish, and you may edit your enrollment at any time.
• LaPAC may be viewed for a complete listing by department, by commodity category, or specific bid number. Complete documents may be viewed and those of interest can be printed and submitted by mail.
• Any addenda issued will be listed along with original bid.
• Award information including successful vendor and their award total will be posted to LaPAC.
• Ability to update company information and revise enrollment categories.
• Ability to publicize your business to potential buyers. The listing of registered companies will be available with a variety of search criteria.
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Equipment Financing Program - LEAF & MIPA
The Office of State Purchasing has established two acquisition finance programs. The Louisiana Equipment Acquisition Fund (LEAF) program is a self administered internal finance program. The Master Installment Purchase Agreement (MIPA) is a third party, vendor finance program. The equipment which may be financed through these programs includes those items which historically have been rented or leased and those equipment items historically placed in the bond portion of the Capital Outlay Bill.

The eligible program participants are all budgeted state agencies contained within the General Appropriation and Ancillary Appropriations Acts. Agencies should contact State Purchasing to determine eligibility for either program.

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