Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Opelousas.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 1, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Work consisting of 2.42 miles of roadway improvements including asphaltic concrete paving, asphaltic concrete patching, P.C. concrete patching, soil cement stabilization, and other associated work including all necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, etc.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
127850
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
15,098
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Hell Score
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Quick Decision Flow
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Opelousas
The meeting commenced with the Mayor reading a statement regarding meeting decorum. Agenda items were modified to include designating an official journal, approving the hiring of two Fire Fighter Recruits (Aaron Graff and Hunter J. Richard), and replacing the City Attorney's Report with a discussion on possible street repairs for Merrill Street. Announcements included a COVID-19 update, a presentation on upcoming museum events, and detailed information regarding 2026 property tax payment deadlines and procedures. The Council accepted the Property Tax report as presented. In committee appointments, Alderwoman Chasity Warren was nominated as Mayor Pro-Tempore for 2026, and the committee appointments for Budget, Personnel, and General Services were approved, along with the retention of Kolder, Slaven & Company as the Auditing Firm and Morgan Goudeau & Associates, Inc. as the Engineering Firm for 2026. The financial report for December 2025 showed net profits across the General, Water, and Sewer Funds. The Engineer's Monthly Status Report detailed several water infrastructure projects, including the I-49 North Service Road Water Main Installation and upgrades to the Water Treatment Facility. Under new business, a final contract change order for the Bridge Replacements and Upgrades Project was approved, and the request for Conditional Use by KP THIND, LLC to construct a Convenience Store was approved following a positive recommendation from the Planning Commission. The consent agenda included accepting retirements, confirming police promotions/hirings, and accepting resignations for several personnel within the Police and Fire Departments.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Opelousas.
The Opelousas Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) aims to create a transportation system that supports the city's growth and enhances the quality of life for all residents. It focuses on improving mobility, supporting economic development, promoting environmental sustainability, and enhancing the overall well-being of residents by creating a safe, reliable, and enjoyable transportation system.
The resolution orders and calls for a special election to authorize a new sales tax levy and collection in the City of Opelousas. The tax is set at a rate of one percent (1%) beginning September 1, 2025, and expiring August 30, 2075, with estimated first-year collections of $5,961,244.00. Revenues from the tax will be dedicated to constructing, improving, and maintaining streets, sidewalks, bridges, sewers, and waterworks facilities, as well as acquiring and maintaining police and fire stations and equipment. The resolution also includes making application to the State Bond Commission for approval.
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