| Department of transportation | Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development |
|---|---|
| Consultant prequalification | Prequalification page |
| Consultant selection and contracts | Consultant contracting page |
| Where solicitations are posted | Consultant advertisements and addenda are posted under "Posted Advertisements and Addenda." Lettings and bids |
| DBE program | The DBE program applies to federal-aid highway dollars spent on federally assisted contracts issued by USDOT recipients. It aims to ensure nondiscrimination, remove barriers to DBE participation, and support firms' ability to compete outside the program. DBE program page |
| Prequalification renewal | Check with the agency. |
| Statewide procurement portal | Louisiana Office of State Procurement |
How to win design work with the Louisiana DOT
Start with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development's consultant-contracts page. Check "Posted Advertisements and Addenda" for consultant opportunities, then read each notice and addendum before preparing a response. For federally funded architecture and engineering work, selection is based on qualifications under the Brooks Act, not price competition. Present relevant project experience, staff qualifications, and a clear approach to the work.
For federal-aid contracts, review the DBE requirements and any stated goals. Louisiana DOTD's DBE program applies to federal-aid highway dollars spent on federally assisted contracts. Build realistic DBE participation into your team and proposal. Confirm them on the DOTD site before pursuing work.
Owner checklist
- Check DOTD's consultant-contracts page for posted advertisements and addenda.
- Confirm current prequalification requirements and renewal details on DOTD's vendor-information page.
- For federally funded A/E work, prepare a qualifications-focused response under Brooks Act rules.
- Review each federal-aid contract's DBE requirements and stated goals.
