St. John the Baptist Parish Government is soliciting sealed bids for membrane filters for its reverse-osmosis water-treatment unit. The procurement covers compatible replacement membrane filter cartridges and any required housings or accessories, with specified delivery and performance requirements. Suppliers must also provide warranty coverage and technical support for the filters.
Sole Source:If the solution is proprietary/specialized, partner with the department head to justify sole proposer and route for Parish Council approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, Louisiana Statewide Contracts (LA eCat), Louisiana Pricing Schedules (LaPS), LaMATS Purchasing Services (LPS), and Louisiana Cooperative Purchasing Commission (LACPC); you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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St. John the Baptist Parish:Sole source is viable for specialized repair, proprietary technology, or unique professional services. Work with the relevant department head to craft a “sole proposer” justification aligned to parish practice, prepare required documentation, and secure final approval by the Parish Council. No specific dollar threshold for sole source is stated here.
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St. John the Baptist Parish actively uses cooperative purchasing; this is the primary, fastest path to avoid formal bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from St. John the Baptist Parish
St. John the Baptist Parish Council Council Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting primarily featured an audit presentation for the 2025 fiscal year, where representatives reported a clean audit opinion with no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies identified. The council discussed the parish's financial position, noting strong revenue sources, improvements in infrastructure investments, and successful management of federal grant funding despite economic challenges. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved permits for the West St. John High School annual homecoming parade and the 51st annual Andouille Run.
St. John The Baptist Parish Council Regular Session
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council received a presentation regarding the 2025 audit. Consent agenda items included the approval of community event permits and re-appointments to the Civil Service Board. New business focused on the authorization of several public works projects, including annual asphalt and concrete road maintenance, procurement for inline valves and various pumps, canal maintenance services, and culvert and drainage improvements. Furthermore, the council approved a grant-funded sidewalk restoration project and a professional services agreement for water treatment infrastructure. Several ordinances regarding fiber optic installation permits were also introduced.
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Public-sector contacts connected to St. John the Baptist Parish.
St. John The Baptist Parish Planning Commission Monthly Meeting
Date: Sep 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission meeting covered several agenda items, including proposed amendments to the St. John the Baptist Parish Code Ordinances concerning zoning districts and the Official Zoning Map, with the map amendment being tabled. Several requests for land resubdivisions were reviewed and unanimously approved, including those for properties on East 14th Street in Reserve, Alligator Lane in LaPlace, and West 19th Street in Reserve. Additionally, the commission unanimously approved requests for the placement or replacement of mobile homes at 478 Highway 18 in Lucy and 381 Captain G Bourgeois Street in LaPlace.
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