Tensas Gazette Public Notices for Feb. 28, 2024
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana.
Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd. Ste. 3002, Baton Rouge, La. 70806, telephone number (225) 922-1338.
Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested.
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NOTICE
I have been appointed Curator for the Estate of Evelyn Pounds (AKA Evelyn Marie Dawson Pounds). Anyone knowing the whereabouts of her heirs, please contact Bradley Sloane, Attorney at Law, 607 East Askew Street, Tallulah, LA, or phone (318) 574-3133.
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02/21/2024
Project No.: FY 2021 CDBG-CV LLO Program #2000816303
Tensas Parish Police Jury (herein referred to as the “Owner”)
Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid” – Tensas Parish Police Jury, Louisiana, Community Development Block Grant -Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) project for Fiscal Year 2021 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program will be received by the Owner for the construction of the project described as follows:
Tensas Parish Police Jury – Playground Improvements
Newellton, St. Joseph & Waterproof
FY 2021 CDBG-CV LLO Program #2000816303
Bids shall be addressed to the Tensas Parish Police Jury and received by the police jury located at 212 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366, not later than 4:00 p.m., Local Time, on Thursday March 21, 2024. At that time, the Bids will be opened and read. Bids shall be designated as “Sealed Bid” – Tensas Parish Police Jury, Recreation Improvements, Newellton, St. Joseph & Waterproof, FY 2021 CDBG-CV LLO Program #2000816303 ” - Louisiana Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus, Louisiana Outdoor Love Project for Fiscal Year 2021 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG-CV LLO Program.
All bids must be submitted on the proper form. The contractor must display his contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered.
Complete bidding documents for this project are available in electronic form and can be downloaded from the following designated website: http://www.centralbidding.com under Bryant Hammett & Associates, LLC. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with http://www.centralbidding.com website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submit a bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Prospective Bidders are solely responsible for obtaining the most up-to-date bidding Documents from the designated website. Construction documents can be obtained from Bryant Hammett & Associates (318-757-6576) upon payment of $200 dollars per set. Documents can be mailed to bidders for an additional $15.00 per set. Refunds will be given on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders upon return of the clean, unmarked documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. Bids will not be accepted through the online bidding portal, they will be received by mail, and or delivery as stated above.
Contractors are responsible for reproduction/printing of Bidding Documents. Contractors desiring to bid shall provide evidence that they hold a State License of proper classification and in full force and effect. For contractor information, this project is classified as Heavy construction.
In accordance with RS 38:2212 G(2) plans and specifications shall be available to bidders until twenty-four hours before bid opening date.
The Corporate Resolution must be signed and sealed. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.
All bidders must have an active Unique Entity ID Number, as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction. The prime contractor is responsible for all Subcontractor’s. All subcontractor’s must also have an active Unique Entity ID Number, as verified on www.sam.gov, to be eligible to work on CDBG projects.
Attention to Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements.
Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570 list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register.
No bidder may withdraw his/her bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Any interpretation of the bid documents shall be in writing addressed to Bryant Hammett & Associates, L.L.C. at 6885 Hwy. 84 West, Ferriday, LA 71334 or emailed to kcapdepon@bha-engineers.com and to be given consideration must be received at least ten days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. No communication after this date.
The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
The attention of bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract. The successful bidder must submit executed copies of certification regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Section 3 and Segregated Facilities, Section 3 Plan, Certification Concerning Labor Standards and all subcontractor’s certifications prior to contract award.
The successful bidder will be required to execute the Owner’s Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) working days after issuance of the Notice of Award. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570.
All awarded contractors will be required to attend a monthly meeting, with mandatory attendance from the Project Engineer, Resident Inspector and Contractor, or their authorized representatives, at the beginning of each month to review quantities for pay estimates, process change orders, review work performed during the month and to discuss any problems which may have arisen.
Please notify the Tensas Parish Police Jury (318) 766-3542 seven (7) days in advance of the scheduled bid opening if special accommodations specified under ADA are required.
The Owner hereby notifies all offerors that in regards to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprise will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award.
Tensas Paris Police Jury
Bubba Rushing, President
212 Hancock Street
St. Joseph, LA 71366
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TENSAS PARISH
POLICE JURY
REGULAR MEETING
January 23, 2024
10:00 AM
The Tensas Parish Police Jury met this day in regular session convened. There were present the following officers and members to-wit:
Bubba Rushing, President
Pauline Doyle, Secretary/Treasurer
Members: Billy Joe Arceneaux, Robert Clark, Bill Sid Crigler, Clay Foster, Terrence South, and Alex Watson.
Kiley Sanders, Invocation
Clay Foster, Pledge of Allegiance
Guest present were: Todd Merriett, Derrick Wilhite, Thelma Bradford, and Kiley Sanders
There were no comments from the general public regarding the agenda item(s).
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to approve the agenda as printed. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Robert Clark, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on January 9, 2024. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Alex Watson, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve payment of bills as authorized by the Finance Committee. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve the Tabulation of the Maintenance Bids for 2024. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
TABULATION OF BIDS FOR MAINTENANCE MATERIALS FOR THE YEAR 2024
HIGH PERFORMANCE COLD MIX:
Diamond B. Construction Co., LLC ONLY BIDDER RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE
P. O. Box 7618
Alexandria, LA 71306 Telephone (318)427-1381 -Jeffery Davis
Price per ton delivered to the Parish Maintenance Unit $140.50/ton
REGULAR COLD MIX: NO BIDDER
Price per ton delivered to the Parish Maintenance Unit $0.00/ton
GRAVEL & SAND CLAY GRAVEL: NO BIDDER
Price per ton/mile delivered from source to Parish Maintenance Unit: $0.00
Distance from source to Parish Maintenance Unit: 00.0miles
Price at source:
Coarse Sand, Clay Gravel $0.00/Ton
Washed Maintenance Gravel $0.00/Ton
Washed #57 Concrete Gravel $0.00/Ton
Washed Oversized Rocks No. 2 $0.00/Ton
Price delivered to Tensas Parish Maintenance Unit:
Coarse Sand, Clay Gravel $0.00 + $0.00 delivery $0.00/Ton
Washed Maintenance Gravel $0.00 + $0.00 delivery $0.00/Ton
Washed #57 Concrete Gravel $0.00 + $0.00 delivery $0.00/Ton
Washed Oversized Rocks No. 2 $0.00 + $0.00 delivery $0.00/Ton
FUELS:
Scott Petroleum ONLY BIDDER RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE 1315 Plank Road Saint Joseph, LA 71366 Phone (318)766-3981 -Ben Hopkins
Prices shown are freight, margin, profit and overhead calculated per gallon to be added to the rack price at the time of delivery. Prices include applicable taxes.
No. 2 Bulk Highway Diesel (clear) $0.139/gal. ONLY BID
No. 2 Off-Road Diesel (dyed) $0.139/gal. ONLY BID
87 Octane Gasoline (Non ethanol) $0.139/gal. ONLY BID
LUBRICATION FLUIDS:
Scott Petroleum ONLY BIDDER RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE 6923 Hwy. 84 Ferriday, LA 71334 Phone (318)757-3975 -Ben Hopkins
Chevron Delo 400 SDE 15w-40 (CK-4 spec.) (55 gal.) $768.90 ea.
Shell Rotella-T 15W-40 (CK-4 spec.) (55 gal.) $780.80 ea.
Diesel engine oil -SAE 30w (55 gal.) $710.88 ea.
Chevron Delo 400 XLE 10w-30 (55 gal.) $842.00 ea.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (55 gal.) $199.00 ea.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) bulk (per gal.) $2.37/gal.
Transmission/Drivetrain oil –SAE 30w (TO-4 spec.) (55 gal.) $623.04 ea.
Bulk Hydraulic Oil -SAE 30w i.e. Chevron THF (per gal.) $ 11.51/gal.
CULVERTS:
TriState Culverts, LLC RECOMMEND ACCEPT LOW BID ITEMS ONLY 553 US Hwy. 65 N Lake Village, AR 71653 Phone (870)265-2339 -Wade Becker
Average pplf for (6) sizes marked, quoted: Galvanized $46.34/lft. LOW BID AVERAGE
Average pplf for (6) sizes marked, quoted: Asphalt Coated $ lft. NO BID
Coastal Culvert & Supply, Inc. RECOMMEND ACCEPT ONLY-BIDDER ITEMS PO Box 1145 Eunice, LA 70535 Phone (337)546-6887 -Terry Brown
Average pplf for (6) sizes marked, quoted: Galvanized $50.34/lft.
Average pplf for (6) sizes marked, quoted: Asphalt Coated $73.59/lft. ONLY BID AVERAGE
CRUSHED LIMESTONE:
Terral RiverService ONLY BIDDER RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE 10100 Hwy. 65 S Lake Providence, LA 71254 Telephone 318-559-1500 -Jimmy Gunter
Grade
Price at Source $ per ton Delivery/Ton = 46 miles x $0.26 Total Price Parish Acceptance
DGA NO BID $11.96
SB-2 NO BID $11.96
#7 $44.00 $11.96 $55.96 X
#8 $43.00 $11.96 $54.96 X
#57 $39.50 $11.96 $51.46 X
610 Base $38.50 $11.96 $50.46 X
2” Oversized $39.50 $11.96 $51.46 X
4” $39.50 $11.96 $51.46 X
R-200 $45.00 $11.96 $56.96 X
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve a resolution for the LGAP grant for 2024.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Office of Community Development has made available funding through the Local Government Assistance Program to assist local governments with funding for needed infrastructure and long-term capital improvements in rural areas, and
WHEREAS, Tensas Parish Police Jury qualifies to apply for such funding, and
BE IT RESOLVED, Tensas Parish Police Jury as approved to apply for a Cat 309 Excavator to be utilized by the Tensas Parish Police Jury Maintenance Unit through the Office of Community Development Local Government Assistance Program.
CERTIFICATE
I, Pauline Doyle, Secretary/Treasurer of the Tensas Parish Police Jury do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting of the Tensas Parish Police Jury at which a quorum was present and participating on the 23rd day of January, 2024 in St. Joseph, Louisiana.
/s/ Pauline Doyle
Pauline Doyle, Secretary/Treasurer
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Terrence South, it was unanimously agreed to approve an occupational license for Wig Works. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Billy Joe Arceneaux, it was unanimously agreed to approve a request from the 6th Judicial Drug Court at 20%. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to approve a request from the District Attorney’s office at 20%. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Terrence South, it was unanimously agreed to approve a request from the 6th Judicial Public Defenders office at 20%. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve a request from the Delta Recovery Program at 20%. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Billy Joe Arceneaux, it was unanimously agreed to approve moving Employee #72W from the Landfill fund to the Economic Development Fund-motion made by the Landfill Committee and approved by the Economic Development Committee. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to defer approving the lease of the meat market to Justin Currington as recommended by the Economic Development Committee. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Robert Clark, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to approve giving Bubba Rushing authority to shop around and get repairs to the courthouse done at a cost under $30,000.00-motion made by the Courthouse Committee. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Billy Joe Arceneaux, it was unanimously agreed to approve the acceptance of Super D Waste’s bid for garbage pickup for 2024-motion made by the Landfill Committee. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Tensas Parish Police Jury will hold their regular scheduled meeting on March 12, 2024 and March 26, 2024, at 10:00 am in the Tensas Parish Governmental Complex Building, Tensas Parish Police Jury Meeting Room, 212 Hancock Street, Saint Joseph, LA 71366. Anyone needing reasonable accommodation to attend a public meeting held by the Tensas Parish Police Jury should contact Pauline Doyle at 318 766-3542 or by email paulinedoyle@tppj.org or by TTY 1-800-845-5277 at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. If further information is required or needed please contact the above person.
This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
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