Whenever an architect or engineer, either directly or indirectly, has included a closed specification in the specifications for a public building or project, he shall submit a written report to the building authority, ten days prior to the final submission of specifications, which report shall include the following:

(1)  Identification of each closed specification;

(2)  A concise statement of the reasons for including a closed specification;

(3)  Identification of other products which are apparently equal and a concise statement as to why they may be excluded under the provisions of La. Rev. Stat. 38:2290.  

Added by Acts 1965, No. 40, §1.