The Parish of St. Charles is soliciting sealed bids to replace the electrical gear at the SCP Courthouse in Hahnville, Louisiana. The work includes removing existing gear, installing new gear under the contract documents, and completing associated work; the bidding documents include contract documents, specifications, and drawings, available through the Engineer/Architect. Bids must be submitted electronically by 10:00 a.m. local time on December 3, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Sole Source:Skip—no viable sole source path above the public bid threshold.
Coops:St. Charles Parish frequently procures through Sourcewell and can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Fire Districts → Sourcewell; Sheriff’s Office → State Purchasing Office; others → ask Procurement to piggyback on a national coop.
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St. Charles Parish, LA does not use sole source for purchases above the public bid threshold. Skip this path and pivot to a cooperative purchase to avoid delays.
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St. Charles Parish has used cooperative purchasing to streamline buying. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from St. Charles Parish
St. Charles Parish Council Council Meeting
Date: Oct 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting included a memorial proclamation for Monica Ann Williams and the recognition of Daniel Sam Broussard for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. The meeting also featured reports from the Department of Public Works regarding infrastructure maintenance, drainage improvements, and telemetry system upgrades, alongside an organizational update from the newly formed Department of Engineering covering its responsibilities for managing capital projects and infrastructure development.
St. Charles Parish Council Budget Hearing
Date: Oct 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council conducted a budget hearing to review and finalize the St. Charles Parish Consolidated Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Key discussion topics centered on twelve specific budget amendments involving the reallocation of funds across various departments and accounts. These amendments included adjustments to the General Fund, drainage project improvements, recreational funding, and departmental operating expenses such as professional services, advertising, and maintenance. The council reviewed and voted to approve these budgetary shifts, which directly impacted projects ranging from canal cleaning and drainage infrastructure to the Fortified Roof Program and park facilities.
St. Charles Parish Zoning Board Of Adjustment Meeting
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The board addressed several zoning variance requests. Specifically, approvals were granted for a residential fence height variance, a reduction in the required setback from a drainage servitude for swimming pool construction, and an increase in the maximum square footage allowed for a residential accessory building.
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