PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITIATION 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., May 16, 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
4/16, 4/23, 4/30
Cost is $68.40
TENSAS PARISH
POLICE JURY
REGULAR MEETING
March 25, 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 (absent), Clay Foster, Terrence South, and Alex Watson.
Billy Joe Arceneaux Invocation
Robert Clark Pledge of Allegiance
Guest present were: Todd Merriett, Thelma Bradford, Kiley Sanders, Hyram Copeland, Kwenita Lewis-Ceamer, Alicia Kiremire, Allie Deleo-Allen, Dr Danielle Williams, Desmond Ford Chief, Marci Wilson and Representative C. Travis Johnson.
There were no comments from the general public regarding the agenda item(s).
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Terrence South, it was unanimously agreed to approve the agenda as printed. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Terrence South, it was unanimously agreed to approve the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on March 11, 2025. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Alex Watson, duly seconded by Billy Joe Arceneaux, it was unanimously agreed to approve payment of bills as authorized by the Finance Committee. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Presidents Report: Updated the Jury on current activities pertaining to the Police Jury.
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 Terrence South, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to allow Representative Johnson address the Jury. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Representative Johnson reported Billy Guthrie was the chairman of the Bike Trail effort and Dr. Jimmy Jones assist with grants.
Upon a motion by Clay Foster, duly seconded by Billy Joe Arceneaux, it was unanimously agreed to allow Marci Wilson with the LSU Ag Center address the Jury. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to allow Danielle Williams & Associates address the Jury. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to approve advertising for construction bids for the Tensas Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to approve the month of April, 2025 as Community Development Month in the Parish of Tensas. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program has operated since 1974 to provide local governments with the resources required to primarily meet the needs of low and moderate income person; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program is among the few remaining federal programs available to address the needs of low and moderate income persons and small cities; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program has provided the state of Louisiana with important and flexible assistance to meet the needs of low and moderate income residents of small cities by funding sewer, water, and street improvement projects, economic development projects, and other public improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, Congress and the nation acknowledge the critical value of the Community Development Block Grant Program and the significant projects that rely on its funds for support; and
WHEREAS, the month of April, 2025 has been reserved for recognition and appreciation of the Community Development Block Grant Program
NOW, THEREFORE, I BUBBA RUSHING, President of the Tensas Parish Police Jury do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2025 as
Community Development Month
In the Parish of Tensas
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed.
/s/ Bubba Rushing /s/ Pauline Doyle
Bubba Rushing, President
Pauline Doyle, Secretary/Treasurer
Upon a motion by Robert Clark, duly seconded by Terrence South, it was unanimously agreed to approve the month of April, 2025 as “Fair Housing Month” in the Parish of Tensas. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the 51st Anniversary of the National Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, during the month of April, is an occasion for all Americans- individually and collectively – to rededicate themselves to the principle of freedom from housing discrimination whenever it exists; and
WHEREAS, this law guarantees for each citizen the critical, personal element of freely choosing a home; and
WHEREAS, a fair housing law has been passed by the state of Louisiana, and implementation of the law requires the positive commitment, involvement, and support of each of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, the department and agencies of the state of Louisiana are to provide leadership in the effort to make fair housing not just an idea, but an ideal for all of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, barriers that diminish the rights and limit the options of any citizen to freely choose a home will ultimately diminish the rights and limit the options of all.
THEREFORE I, BUBBA RUSHING, PRESIDENT OF THE TENSAS PARISH POLICE JURY, TESAS PARISH, LOUSIAIANA, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2025 as
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
In the Parish of Tensas
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed.
/s/ Bubba Rushing /s/ Pauline Doyle
Bubba Rushing, President
Pauline Doyle, Secretary/Treasurer
Date: March 25, 2025
Upon a motion by Robert Clark, duly seconded by Alex Watson, it was unanimously agreed to allow the Jurors to attend Legislative Day on May 7, 2025. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to exit regular session and enter into executive session. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Billy Joe Arceneaux, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was unanimously agreed to exit executive session and return to regular session. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Robert Clark, it was agreed to hire employee #1 as the custodian with start date of March 27, 2025 with a 90-day probation period. Roll call vote taken: Billy Joe Arceneaux-yes, Robert Clark-yes, Bill Crigler-absent, Terrence South-yes, Alex Watson-yes. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
Upon a motion by Terrence South, duly seconded by Billy Joe Arceneaux, it was unanimously agreed to adjourn. Ayes have it. Motion carried.
4/23
Cost is $146.40