Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 39, § 121. Division of administration powers, duties, and functions

(1) Have the authority to administer and enforce the provisions of the capital outlay budget adopted by the legislature;

(2) Formulate necessary rules, regulations, and forms for proper enforcement of the capital outlay budget;

(3) Expend the remaining funds for the construction of buildings, structures, and other projects, wherever needed, including the construction, enlargement, improvement, repair, remodeling, furnishing, or equipping of public buildings, structures, facilities, and other physical improvements at the charitable, correctional, penal, and other institutions of the state of Louisiana, and for the development, improvement, and expansion of state parks and recreational facilities of the state of Louisiana, including surveys, plans, and specifications and acquisition of any land required to carry out the purpose of existing law with the approval of a majority of the elected members of both houses of the legislature;

(4) Supervise construction, approve estimates, and select and employ engineers, architects, and other personnel necessary in connection with the administration of contracts for projects;

(5) Administer all contracts and agreements previously executed by the Capital Construction and Improvement Commission, or by the State Bond Commission, as its successor;

(6) Enter into and execute any contracts that the State Bond Commission was authorized to enter into and execute as successor to the Capital Construction and Improvement Commission; and

(7) Schedule the funding of projects in the event that there are more projects ready for funding than there are funds available at that time from the proceeds of the sale of bonds if such bonds are not sold at one time.

(8) Have the authority, through the office of facility planning and control, to delegate administration of projects as it deems necessary to a state agency or higher education management board through the approval and execution of a cooperative endeavor agreement for the planning, design, bidding, contracting, construction, and management of projects.

(9) Have the authority, through the office of facility planning and control, to utilize the services of contracted third-party management firms to assist with the administration and management of capital outlay projects and projects included in the Water Sector Program established pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:100.56.