Public Notices – Tensas Gazette

Tensas Parish School Board

REQUEST FOR BIDS

(Newellton Elementary School Football Field)

The Tensas Parish School Board will receive SEALED BIDS for the SALE of a 3.444 certain tract or parcel of land located at 115 Jacoby Street, Newellton, Louisiana. This property is commonly known as the Newellton Elementary School Football Field and is being SOLD AS IS. The sale is for surface rights to the property only, with the School Board reserving all mineral rights that it might possess on the property.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Tensas Parish School Board Central Office. At 1:00 p.m. on that day, all proposals in hand will be publicly opened and read aloud and any proposals received after the opening will be returned unopened. General conditions and instructions to bidders may be acquired from the Tensas Parish School Board, 512 Plank Road, St. Joseph, Louisiana 71366, or by contacting Superintendent Joyce M. Russ at the number below.

Questions should be directed to Joyce M. Russ, Superintendent at 318-766-3269 or jruss@tensaspsb.org.

Bids should be submitted by CERTIFIED MAIL to the Tensas Parish School Board, P.O. Box 318, St. Joseph, LA 71366 ATTN: Property Bid (“NES Football Field”) or may be dropped off in a SEALED ENVELOPE marked ATTN: Property Bid (“NES Football Field”) to the board office at 512 Plank Road, St. Joseph, LA. Bidders are solely responsible for the timely delivery of their respective bids.

Asbestos–containing building materials may have been used in the construction of the improvements on the property. The property and its improvements are sold “as is”, and any existence or discovery of asbestos-containing building materials or other hazardous materials, such as mold or lead paint therein, shall not be considered sufficient grounds for a recession or cancellation of the Act of Sale or for diminution of the purchase price. Furthermore, the Tensas Parish School Board shall not be responsible for the removal of any such materials, for paying the cost of having such materials removed or for any damages of any nature whatsoever arising from the existence or removal of such materials. The successful bidder assumes any and all costs and liabilities regarding any hazardous materials on or at the site including any improvements thereon.

Award of the purchase will be made to the HIGHEST BIDDER, subject to acceptance and approval by the Tensas Parish School Board. The Tensas Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

5/21, 5/28, 6/4

Cost is $48

Tensas Parish School Board

REQUEST FOR BIDS

(Newellton Elementary School)

The Tensas Parish School Board will receive SEALED BIDS for the SALE of a 3.420 certain tract or parcel of land located at 103 Jacoby Street, Newellton, Louisiana. This property is commonly known as the Newellton Elementary School and is being SOLD AS IS. The sale is for surface rights to the property only, with the School Board reserving all mineral rights that it might possess on the property.

Questions should be directed to Joyce M. Russ, Superintendent at 318-766-3269 or jruss@tensaspsb.org.

Bids should be submitted by CERTIFIED MAIL to the Tensas Parish School Board, P.O. Box 318, St. Joseph, LA 71366 ATTN: Property Bid (“Newellton Elementary School”) or may be dropped off in a SEALED ENVELOPE marked ATTN: Property Bid (“Newellton Elementary School”) to the board office at 512 Plank Road, St. Joseph, LA. Bidders are solely responsible for the timely delivery of their respective bids.

Asbestos–containing building materials may have been used in the construction of the improvements on the property. A copy of report(s) identifying known areas containing asbestos products is attached as Exhibit A to these General Conditions and Instructions to Bidders. The property and its improvements are sold “as is”, and any existence or discovery of asbestos-containing building materials or other hazardous materials, such as mold or lead paint therein, shall not be considered sufficient grounds for a recession or cancellation of the Act of Sale or for diminution of the purchase price. Furthermore, the Tensas Parish School Board shall not be responsible for the removal of any such materials, for paying the cost of having such materials removed or for any damages of any nature whatsoever arising from the existence or removal of such materials. The successful bidder assumes any and all costs and liabilities regarding any hazardous materials on or at the site including any improvements thereon.

5/21, 5/28, 6/4

Cost is $50.40

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

05/21/2025

The Tensas Parish Police Jury (herein referred to as the “Owner”) will accept sealed bids marked for the construction of the project described as follows:

Tensas Parish Police Jury – Tensas Parish Port

Preliminary Sitework

Bids shall be addressed to the Tensas Parish Police Jury and received by the Engineer (via delivery or mail) located at 6885 Hwy. 84, Ferriday, LA 71334, not later than 3:00 p.m., Local Time, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. At that time, the Bids will be opened and read.

Bidders may submit bids electronically to the Engineer at kcapdepon@bha-engineers.com and medwards@bha-engineers.com. Electronic bids must be received before 2:30 p.m., Local Time on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Any Electronic bid received after this time will not be considered. Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail or in person. These items include but are not limited to the Bid Form and Corporate Resolution. Regardless of the bid results, the bidder will have 48 hours from opening of the bids to provide the original bid documents. If a bidder fails to provide the original hard copies of these documents within 48 hours of the bid opening, their bid shall be considered non-responsive. The Owner and the Engineer will not be responsible if the bidder cannot complete and submit a bid due to failure or incomplete delivery of the files submitted via the internet. Original bid documents shall be addressed to the Engineer located at 6885 Hwy. 84, Ferriday, LA 71334 and must be received 48 hours after bid opening, if not, the bid will be considered nonresponsive.

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 times and date will not be considered.

Each bona fide bidder must be registered with the Engineer and obtain Bid Documents from the Engineer in order to submit a bid. The Bidding documents may be requested by email at bhallc@bha-engineers.com, or calling (318)757.6576, upon payment of $250.00. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212(D), deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents; deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents if within ten days after receipt of bids. 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 in accordance with LSA R.S. 38:2212(e).

Prime Bidders may also obtain an electronic set of bidding documents in PDF format. Contractors are responsible for reproduction/printing. There is no fee for the electronic set of bidding documents. Contractors desiring to bid shall prove that they hold an active State License of proper classification in full force and effect in 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.

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, Ferriday, LA 71334 or emailed to kcapdepon@bhaengineers.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 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 Parish Police Jury

Bubba Rushing, President

212 Hancock Street

St. Joseph, LA 71366

5/21, 5.28, 6/3

Cost is $111.16

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

Tensas Water District Did Not Meet Treatment Requirements

Our water system recently violated drinking water requirements. Although this situation does not require that you take immediate action, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we did (are doing) to correct this situation.

We routinely monitor your water for turbidity (cloudiness). This tells us whether we are effectively filtering the water supply. The Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR) requires our treated water to meet 0.349 Nephelometric Treatment Units (NTUs) or less in 95 percent of the measurements per month.

During the April 1 to April 30 compliance monitoring period, the Tensas Water District was in violation of the Surface Water Treatment Rule. The violation occurred because the treated water turbidity level exceeded 0.349 NTU in 7.9% of monthly samples.

5/28

Cost is $19.20

PUBLIC NOTICE

GST Capital Partners, LLC proposes the construction of a wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a 300-ft (305-ft w/appurtenances) AGL guyed wire communications tower located at Verona St, Newellton, Tensas Parish County, Louisiana 71357 (32.07302◦ N, -91.24728◦ W). The tower is anticipated to be marked/lighted in accordance with FAA Advisory circular 70/7460-1 M Change 1, Obstruction Marking and Lighting, a med-dual system-Chapters 4,8(M-Dual),&15 (FAA Style E). Interested persons may review the application for this structure by visiting the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) ASR Application Search at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications and entering Form 854 File Number: A1314341. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the FCC. The FCC requires all such requests to be filed online. Instructions for filing can be found at: www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest

5/28

Cost is $18

TENSAS PARISH

POLICE JURY

REGULAR MEETING

April 22, 2025

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.

Todd Merriett, Invocation

Terrence South, Pledge of Allegiance

Guest present were: Todd Merriett, Kiley Sanders, Desmond Ford, Alicia Kiremire, Dr Danielle Williams, Cindy Gordan, Leslie Durham, Greg Williams, and Rod Webb.

Upon a motion by Bill Crigler, duly seconded by Terrence South, it was agreed to amend the agenda to add Item 12-A and Item 16-A (executive session). Roll call vote taken: Billy Joe Arceneaux-yes, Robert Clark-yes, Bill Crigler-yes, Clay Foster-yes, Bubba Rushing-yes, Terrence South-yes, Alex Watson-yes. Ayes have it. Motion carried.

There were no comments from the general public regarding the agenda item(s).

Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Billy Joe Arceneaux, it was unanimously agreed to approve the agenda as printed with the addition of Item 12-A and 16-A. 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 April 8, 2025. 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.

Presidents Report: Bubba Rushing reported how nice the Easter Parade was in Newellton and the ceremony and marker honoring “Pee Wee” Whitaker for the Northeast Louisiana Music Trail.

Secretary/Treasurer Report: Updated the Jury on ongoing grants and reported finances are good.

Parish Superintendent Report: Todd Merriett updated the Jury on Maintenance Unit activities.

OEP Report: Kiley Sanders updated the Jury on ongoing OEP activities.

Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Clay Foster, it was unanimously agreed to allow Todd Merriett to install two more cameras outside the front entrance of the Community Center. Ayes have it. Motion carried.

Upon a motion by Clay Foster, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to allow Bubba Rushing the use of the ditcher to work on the St. Joseph Recreation Park. Ayes have it. Motion carried.

Cindy Gordan with Entergy stated that the Francise Agreement is up for renewal and she would be sending the updated agreement for us to pass at the May 13th, 2025 Jury Meeting.

Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to approve materials for the Tensas Maintenance Unit. Ayes have it. Motion carried.

Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Billy Joe Arceneaux, it was unanimously agreed to allow the “Rural Grant Collective Group” address the Jury. Ayes have it. Motion carried.

Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Clay Foster, it was agreed to hire the Rural Grant Collective Group to prepare the strategic plan for the Parish. Roll call vote taken: Billy Joe Arceneaux-yes, Robert Clark-yes, Bill Crigler-yes, Clay Foster-yes, Bubba Rushing-yes, Terrence South-yes, Alex Watson-yes. Ayes have it. Motion carried.

Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was agreed to purchase a new air condition unit for the Tensas Parish Jail. Roll call vote taken: Billy Joe Arceneaux-yes, Robert Clark-yes, Bill Crigler-yes, Clay Foster-yes, Bubba Rushing-yes, Terrence South-yes, Alex Watson-yes. Ayes have it. Motion carried.

Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Clay Foster, it was unanimously agreed to exit regular session and enter into executive session. Ayes have it. Motion carried.

Upon a motion by Clay Foster, duly seconded by Bill Crigler, it was unanimously agreed to exit executive session and enter into regular session. No action was taken. Ayes have it. Motion carried.

Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Alex Watson, it was unanimously agreed to adjourn. Ayes have it. Motion carried.

5/28

Cost is $88.80

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Tensas Parish Police Jury will hold their regular scheduled meeting on June 10, 2025 and June 24, 2025 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.

5/28

Cost is $13.20

PUBLIC NOTICE

INVITATION FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES

TENSAS Parish invites qualiﬁed engineering ﬁrms to submit a Statement of Qualiﬁcations for the following project:

TENSAS PARISH – PARISH WIDE GENERATOR PROJECT

PARISH PROJECT NO. 4559 AND 4611

RFQ NO. 2025-1

ENGINEERING FEE: TO BE NEGOTIATED

This project and the procedures for the selection of this ﬁrm will be in accordance with all requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA), Federal Code of Regulations (2CRF200), the State of Louisiana, and the standard of Tensas Parish Police Jury. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria identiﬁed in the Request for Qualiﬁcations information packet available from Tensas Parish Police Jury. That information also identiﬁes the scope of services to be performed by the selected ﬁrm.

All engineering ﬁrms shall also be registered with the Louisiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, in accordance with LA RS 37:689. A copy of the current Certiﬁcate(s) of Registration shall be attached to each Statement of Qualiﬁcation. Failure to be registered and in good standing with the aforementioned board will lead to the rejection of qualiﬁcations statement.

TENSAS Parish will award the project to the respondent obtaining the highest recommendation and points based upon a section committee review of the submitted Statement of Qualiﬁcations and work references.

Interested ﬁrms are invited to secure an informational packet from Tensas Parish Police Jury, Pauline Doyle, Secretary-Treasurer, paulinedoyle@tppj.org or download an electronic copy of the official Request for Qualiﬁcations packet from Central Bidding website: www.centralbidding.com. Only those ﬁrms that have responded in accordance with the official RFQ packet for this project obtained from Tensas Parish Police Jury or Central Bidding will be considered by Tensas Parish Selection Committee. Additionally, the ﬁrm selected for this project will be required to execute the Parish standard contract for Engineering Services as amended for this project. The overall level and scope of services will be determined by TENSAS Parish. A ﬁxed sum contract will be negotiated with the selected ﬁrm. Responding ﬁrms must be prepared to provide an audited overhead rate for the purpose of contract negotiation and determination of cost reasonableness. Any questions or problems related

to the download of the RFQ packet should be directed by email to Pauline Doyle, paulinedoyle@tppj.org.

The response to this RFQ must be hand delivered or mailed to the above-named person at Tensas Parish Police Jury, 212 Hancock Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366 in such a manner that it is received no later than 1:00 P.M., June 27, 2025. Statements of Qualifications that have not been received by the deadline date and time will be rejected.

TENSAS Parish Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Responding ﬁrms are encouraged to utilize minority participation in this contract through the use of disadvantaged and women-owned businesses as suppliers or sub-contractors. TENSAS Parish Government encourages submission by DBE, minority, veteran, and/or women owned businesses.

TENSAS PARISH POLICE JURY

Pauline Doyle-Secretary-Treasurer

5/28, 6/4, 6/11

Cost is $67.20

Minutes

Village of Saint Joseph

Monthly Meeting

May 19, 2025

The Village of Saint Joseph Mayor and Board of Aldermen convened in a public meeting, May 19,2025, at 4:30p.m. at St. Joseph Community House on Levee Street.

Meeting Called to order by Mayor Carl Olds.

Invocation by Mayor Olds.

Roll Call: Present- Alderman Jerry Newman, Absent- Alderwoman Lapeteria Watson and Alder- woman Tavi Turner.

Others present: Maude H. Scott, Assistant Municipal Clerk, Michelle Morales, Utility Clerk.

There was not a quorum present, therefore, the meeting was adjourned.

The next Town Hall meeting will be held June 16,2025, at 4:30p.m. at the St. Joseph Community House on Levee Road.

Carl Olds, Jr., Mayor

Heather Richard-Maude H. Scott

Municipal Clerks

5/28

Cost is $

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