Plaquemines Parish Engineering and Public Works is soliciting sealed bids to construct the Boothville Venice Community Center, Parish Project No. 25-09-01. The work includes all construction necessary to complete the center as described in the plans and specifications, and the contract documents may be obtained from the engineer. Bids must be delivered to the Parish Engineering Office in Belle Chasse by 10:00 a.m. on December 15, 2026.
Bid Number: 25-07-04
Bid Title: Diamond Playground Concession Stand/ Restroom - 25-07-04
Category: Engineering
Status: Open
Publication Date/Time: 11/10/2026 12:00 AM
Closing Date/Time: 12/8/2026 10:00 AM
Bid Opening Information: 10 AM - December 8
Pre-bid Meeting: NON MANDATORY - 11/25/2026 - 10 AM
Contact Person: Dalton Architects, Inc., Email: jdelancy@daltonarchitects.com, Phone: (985) 718-8768
Plan & Spec Available: Digital copies of the Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be obtained from Dalton Architects, Inc. by prospective bidders. Digital copies of the bid documents will be left at Ferdie's Printing Services, 3751 Spencer St., Harvey, LA 70058, Email: sales@ferdieprint.com, Phone: (504) 341-6395. Validation of the Contractor's license and classifications will be made prior to release of bid documents.
Miscellaneous: Bids for this project may be submitted online through Central Auction House. Pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2212 (A)(1)(F) and 38:2212 (B)(4) vendors/contractors have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds electronically. To view bidding documents, download, and receive bid notices by email, your company/agency will need to register with Central Auction House. If you need help registering or with completing an electronic bid, please call 833-412-5717.
Related Documents: 25-07-04 Diamond Concession Advertisement Doc
Construction of a new 1,000 SF concession stand and restroom building at Diamond Plaground. The building will be constructed from CMU walls with a metal roof. The work will consist of a new full interior restroom buildout and room to serve as a concession stand.
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Sole Source:Not a viable path here—redirect to coops.
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Plaquemines Parish, LA:No documented sole source pathway in public records. Treat sole source as high-friction and redirect to cooperative purchasing. No published dollar thresholds were found.
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Plaquemines Parish ITEP Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Nov 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee conducted a session to review the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) process and heard presentations from two companies seeking tax exemptions. Chevron Oronite presented a request for property tax relief concerning a proposed investment at their existing manufacturing facility. Additionally, Plaquemines Expansion LLC presented its request for an industrial tax exemption related to a significant expansion project. The committee members clarified that they would not vote on these applications at this meeting, but rather forward the requests to their respective councils and boards for final consideration.
Plaquemines Parish Council Special Meeting
Date: Oct 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed several ordinances related to amendments to the 5-year capital improvement plan, including various park projects and the Fort Jackson project. Amendments to the 2026 expenditure budget and general fund operating expenditure budget were also discussed. A resolution was passed establishing the dates and locations for public hearings regarding the proposed 2027 operating and capital improvement budgets. Additionally, the administration presented the 2027 proposed government budget, and council members offered remarks regarding the budget preparation process and the departure of a council member.
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The Council authorized a cooperative agreement between the Port and the Parish to share a Communications Director and granted preliminary approval for the issuance of Hurricane Recovery Revenue Notes. The council resolved to join the Attorney General in litigation against FEMA regarding flood insurance risk rating methodologies and requested that the state expand testing for imported seafood. Various budget amendments were enacted, including funding for ambulance overtime, recreation programs, and a new computer for District 5. Additionally, the Council implemented new regulations for food truck operations and amended the five-year capital improvement plan to fund repairs for the Pointe a la Hache telecom tower, fire stations, pump stations, and road projects.
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