Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Rapides Parish.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Nov 18, 2026
Rapides Parish Police Jury seeks sealed bids for the 2026 exterior sewer replacement at the Laborde-Earles Event Center. The work includes installing a new 8-inch-diameter gravity sewer trunk line. Bidding documents are available from Pan American Engineers for a $150 deposit per set, and electronic bids may be submitted through BidNet Direct.
Posted
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Nov 18, 2026
Rapides Parish Police Jury seeks sealed bids for the 2026 exterior sewer replacement at the Laborde-Earles Event Center. The work includes installing a new 8-inch-diameter gravity sewer trunk line. Bidding documents are available from Pan American Engineers for a $150 deposit per set, and electronic bids may be submitted through BidNet Direct.
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Oct 2, 2026
Nov 4, 2026
Sale of adjudicated property.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166010
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
125,877
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
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Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Rapides Parish
The committee reviewed the Tier II Facility Report for the 2025 reporting year and discussed hazardous material incidents reported since the previous meeting. A presentation from the National Weather Service covered expectations for the 2026 hurricane season and predicted winter weather conditions. The committee also discussed ongoing updates to the LEPC By-Laws and received information regarding the upcoming Arkema Drill Planning Meeting. Additionally, a briefing was provided on the operations, potential hazards, and emergency considerations for the Applied Digital AI data center.
The Board meeting covered several items, including a public hearing to review property assessments and the adoption of ordinances authorizing the sale of adjudicated properties. The Board also reappointed members to the Rapides Parish Finance Authority, Sewerage District Boards, and the Gas Utility District Board. Other key topics included reallocating tax proceeds based on population estimates, issuing a quietus for 2025 ad valorem taxes, approving asset disposals, authorizing extrication equipment price quotes, and adopting resolutions related to bridge inspections and the LCDBG Citizen Participation Plan. Additionally, the Board authorized various infrastructure projects, road maintenance contracts, and signed cooperative endeavor agreements for state aid.
Public-sector contacts connected to Rapides Parish.
Native sync to Salesforce & HubSpot
The committee reviewed the Tier II Facility Report for the 2025 reporting year, noting progress in obtaining reports from the majority of facilities. Updates were provided on hazardous material incidents reported by the State Police within the parish. A presentation was delivered regarding an updated drought map and Hurricane Season 2026 predictions. The committee discussed a recent TC Energy tabletop exercise and planned an upcoming Sunoco Anhydrous Ammonia pipeline exercise. Public discussions included member replacements, emergency operations center activation protocols for flooding events, and questions regarding hazardous material notifications and infrastructure improvements at the Highway 165 and 167 intersection.
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Track Rapides Parish meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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