Vendors

The Office of Technology Services partners with vendors to serve Louisiana in structured procurement and contracting processes.

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Vendors provide critical goods and services that help the State of Louisiana deliver programs and support to residents. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) serves as Louisiana's central IT provider and sole centralized customer for all IT vendor contracts — reviewing, coordinating, approving, and managing procurement of hardware, software, networking equipment, and IT consulting services on behalf of state agencies.

To do business with the state, vendors should start with the Office of State Procurement (OSP), which oversees that contracting and purchasing activities are conducted legally, fairly, and efficiently. Vendors who qualify under Louisiana's Small Business Programs may access preferred contracting opportunities. Once engaged, vendors work through the OTS Invoice Portal to submit invoices, upload documentation, and track payment status throughout the billing process.

OTS coordinates vendor billing and performance directly — reconciling discrepancies, managing monthly and quarterly billings, and verifying contracts meet performance standards before approving payment. OTS also works with OSP and the Procurated supplier rating platform to monitor vendor performance and help agencies identify qualified suppliers.

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Testimonials

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Jarrod J. Coniglio

Secretary, Louisiana Department of Revenue

Working with OTS on launching the LDR website was a partnership that continues to pay dividends. OTS worked closely with us during development and after the site went live to ensure that it meets the needs of all stakeholders, including LDR staff, policymakers, tax professionals and individual and business taxpayers. The support they continue to provide is invaluable.
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Dr. Rachel Veron

Executive Director, ULL Blanco Public Policy Center

We see OTS as a trusted partner in our effort to create a K20W+ longitudinal data system for public policy research in Louisiana. We know that whatever we need, we can find great support from OTS. From their Data Center Operations, InfoSec, we feel confident that they’re one of our greatest assets.