Louisiana Office of State Procurement
Office of State Procurement
The Office of State Procurement serves the people of Louisiana by ensuring that the state’s contracting and purchasing activities are conducted legally, fairly and efficiently. OSP procures, or administers the procurement of, the equipment, goods, supplies and services needed by state agencies. As a result, the office has a joint role of regulatory compliance and customer service. OSP ensures that competition is full, fair and forthright, and that both contractors and agencies fulfill their contractual duties.
We welcome your interest in learning more about the state of Louisiana’s procurement processes, and we invite you to do business with the state. If we can assist you in finding the information you need, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact Us
225.342.8010
P. O. Box 94095
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
1201 N. Third St., Suite 2-160
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
OSP maintains four (4) help desks to assist agencies and vendors:
Title |
Description |
Phone |
Purchasing Help Desk | Assistance re. the procurement of goods, equipment, supplies, bulk commodities, technical/operating services, and small construction jobs. | 225-342-8010 |
Professional Contracts Help Desk | Assistance re. professional, personal, consulting, and social service contracts; as well as intergovernmental and cooperative endeavor agreements. | 225-342-8010 |
RFP Help Desk | Assistance re. RFPs and LESA | 225-342-8010 |
Vendor Help Desk | Assistance re. vendor registration, self-service, online bidding, password resets, bid openings, and related matters. | 225-342-8010 |
Fiscal Year 2025
OSP 25-01 - FY24 - Sole Source and Emergency Purchases - Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2024
OSP 24-03 - Fiscal Year 2024 Purchasing & Professional Contract Deadlines and Fiscal Year 2025 Purchasing & Professional Contract Submittals
OSP 24-02 - Small Entrepreneurships, Hudson and Veteran's Initiative Coordinators
OSP 24-01 - FY23 - Sole Source and Emergency Purchases - Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2023
OSP 23-04 - Louisiana eProcurement Solutions by Ariba (LESA) - Request for Proposal Process
OSP 23-03 - Fiscal Year 2023 Purchasing & Professional Contract Deadlines and Fiscal Year 2024 Purchasing & Professional Contract Submittals
OSP 23-02 - Small Entrepreneurships, Hudson and Veteran's Initiative Coordinators
OSP 23-01 - FY22 - Sole Source and Emergency Purchases - Annual Report