Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Ouachita Parish.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 1, 2026
Oct 29, 2026
Works include approx. 2,565 LF of 24" HDPE Pipe DR11 Directional Bore; 2,523 LF of ill Existing 18" Ductile Iron Force Main with Flowable Fill and Abandon in Place; 1 EA Doghouse Sewer Manhole.
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Oct 22, 2026
This RFP is for storm damage repairs at the West Ouachita Branch Public Library.
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Oct 22, 2026
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury is soliciting bids for roadway improvements in the West Orchard Subdivision. The project covers Mahan Lane and Kiowa Lane. The publicly visible posting provides no further scope narrative or accessible bid documents.
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Census ID
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166009
Population
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158,542
Procurement Hell Score
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52 / 100
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Ouachita Parish
The meeting encompassed various administrative and operational actions. Key topics included the appointment of a Planning Commission member, the approval of a change in the fiscal agent for the 4th Judicial District Court Youth Services Planning Board, and authorization for infrastructure and facility projects, including the expansion of the correctional center and the advertisement of sewer and water system replacement projects. The jury also approved multiple personnel actions, such as job description updates and employee promotions, accepted bids for food supplies, and authorized emergency proclamations for future burn bans. Additionally, property sales by public auction were finalized, and employee benefit renewals for the upcoming year were approved.
The meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included honoring fire department employees, approving bids for library repairs, and authorizing radio equipment purchases for the 911 office. Personnel actions involved staff terminations and promotions within Animal Control. Committee discussions led to approvals for property re-subdivisions, re-bidding road projects, and updates to the adjudicated property list. Several ordinances and resolutions were passed, including the extension of a solar farm permitting moratorium, the sale of adjudicated properties, and the authorization of cooperative endeavor agreements with the State and Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the Jury handled equipment surplus declarations, travel requests, and beer and whiskey license applications.
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The meeting included the adoption of IT policies, the appointment of a new member to the Ouachita Parish Planning Commission, and the approval of the PY26 FY 27 WIOA contract. Key ordinance actions included the enactment of regulations for special events utilizing parish property and the calling of a special election for the Consolidated Road Lighting District No. 52. The board also addressed financial items, including the approval of claims, acceptance of 2026 SHSP and EMPG grants, and the reallocation of funds in the Hospital Settlement Fund. Additionally, the Jury approved various travel requests, authorized the advertisement for bids for a fire department training facility, and approved an amendment to a beer and whiskey permit.
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