The Calcasieu Parish School Board seeks sealed bids for renovation and improvement of the Region 5 STEM Center gymnasium (Project No. 2027-03PC), funded through general school funds and the City of Lake Charles LC Rebound Project. Bidders must hold the required Louisiana building-construction license, provide bid security of at least 5% of the base bid, and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Bids are due by November 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; electronic submission is permitted through Central Bidding.
The Calcasieu Parish School Board seeks sealed bids for renovation and improvement of the Region 5 STEM Center gymnasium (Project No. 2027-03PC), funded through general school funds and the City of Lake Charles LC Rebound Project. Bidders must hold the required Louisiana building-construction license, provide bid security of at least 5% of the base bid, and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Bids are due by November 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; electronic submission is permitted through Central Bidding.
Sole Source:If requested, acknowledge it’s allowed with CPO justification but rarely used; steer back to a coop.
Coops:Frequently procures through TIPS, Sourcewell, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Calcasieu Parish School District, LA allows sole source with written justification from the chief procurement officer. However, sole source use appears rare/untransparent and is a high-friction, low-probability path. Practical approach: redirect to cooperative contracts with pre-competed pricing for faster approval.
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The district can be onboarded to the recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Calcasieu Parish School District
Kaku Parish School Board Board Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board received presentations from the 4-H program regarding its youth development activities and the success of the fishing sports team. A detailed presentation was also provided on the Peer Initiative, which focuses on suicide prevention and mental health awareness, highlighting program expansion, partnerships, and grant funding. Additionally, an update was provided on hurricane recovery projects, covering the status of remaining repairs, the project reporting process, and the progress made toward completion for various district facilities.
Budget Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the 2026-27 general fund budget revision, which involved discussions regarding revenue increases, rolled-over encumbrances, and budgetary adjustments for athletic training services, web-based services, and instructional costs. Additionally, the committee examined school audit reports and held an extensive discussion regarding the allocation procedures for the $50 million fund, specifically debating the balance between bonding district-wide allocations and school-specific distributions.
CH Parish School Board Board Meeting
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The board meeting covered several key operational and administrative reports. Presentations included a sports medicine update on injury assessments during spring and summer athletic activities, an update on improvements and new developments at the local airport facility, and a Head Start summary report detailing emergency preparedness drills, orientation sessions, and open house events. Financial matters were addressed with the report of sales tax collection figures and the issuance of annual ethics and related party disclosure forms. Furthermore, the board discussed the current status of hurricane recovery efforts, including the construction of local gym facilities, and initiated a conversation regarding the allocation and number of air-conditioned school buses in the district.
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