Rapides Parish

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Alexandria, LA
Country:: US

Rapides Parish RFPs

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3603 Various Road Materials (Gravel, Base Coarse Aggregates & Pit Run) RFP
Posted
Sep 18, 2026
Closes
Oct 9, 2026
Supply of various road materials (gravel, base coarse aggregates & pit run).
As Needed/On Call Technical Staff Augmentation Services - (Request for Proposals)
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Provide on-call / as-needed technical staff augmentation services. These services will support rapides parish in pre-disaster preparedness, emergency response, and post-disaster recovery activities associated with storms, hurricanes, flooding events, and other declared or non-declared emergencies.

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Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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166010
Population
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125,877
Procurement Hell Score
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52 / 100
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How to Sell to Rapides Parish

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Procurement Hell Score
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52 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If truly unique and critical, build a R.S. 39:1597 justification with the department head and seek Police Jury approval.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Louisiana Statewide Contracts (LA eCat), LaPS, LaMATS Purchasing Services (LPS) / LACPC, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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- Position your product as a unique technology or service essential for parish operations or public safety, mirroring the justification used for the recent Pafford EMS contract. Work with the relevant department head to build the case that your solution is the only one that can meet their critical needs. Prepare a formal sole source justification document for the purchasing office, citing Louisiana R.S. 39:1597, and be ready to present the case for approval to the Rapides Parish Police Jury.
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- This entity has used cooperative purchasing before across multiple parish entities. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Rapides Parish

Rapides Parish Police Jury Special Session
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board adopted the 2026 Rapides Parish Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. Furthermore, approval was granted for LOATF allocations for a two-year period, and the auto and equipment insurance renewal for the 2026-2027 period was authorized with Brown and Brown Insurance.
Rapides Parish Police Jury Regular Session
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board addressed various administrative and operational matters, including the sale of multiple adjudicated properties and the condemnation of dilapidated structures. Key decisions involved approving road improvement projects, authorizing the disposal of surplus assets, and adopting updated policies for LCDBG program management and personnel dress codes. The board also authorized grant applications for transit programs, appointed members to various advisory boards, approved insurance plan renewals, and authorized vehicle purchases for fire districts. Furthermore, the meeting concluded with a resolution calling for special elections regarding millage taxes for fire protection and road districts.
Rapides Parish Police Jury Regular Session

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Rapides Parish.

Angie Branton911 Communications Director

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Betty Jo BourgeoisAdministrator

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Rapides Parish RFPs

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Rapides Parish Police Jury Regular Session

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