Public notices for Nov. 17, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Nine Sewer Lift Station Upgrades
Sealed proposals for the rehabilitation of sewer lift stations will be received by the City of Patterson until 10:00 a.m., local time on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the City of Patterson’s City Hall Complex, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, 70392, at which time and place said proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Any proposal received after the announced closing time will be returned unopened.
Electronic Access/Bids: The City of Patterson has opted to allow all contractors the opportunity to receive bid information, and to bid, electronically. Electronic bid submission and/or access to bid information/documentation is through LaMATS e-Auction Services, https://lamats.eauctionservices.com. Electronic bid submissions will be submitted prior to the bidding deadline and will be secured until bid opening. There is no charge to register, to access the electronic bid requirements or to submit electronic bids and documentation. Contractors who register to access bid documents electronically will receive electronic notification of any changes or addendums to the solicitation. Questions related to electronic bidding or accessing information/documents electronically should be directed to Paul Holmes, paul@lamats.net, (225) 678-6107.
An electronic access/processing fee of $800 will be paid by the awarded contractor only, whether having submitted its bid by mail, courier, or electronically and must be payable/forwarded to La- MATS e-Auction Services after the awarded contractor is chosen, by mailing to 700 North Tenth Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802, Attention: LaMATS e-Auction Services, within five (5) business days of contract award. Failure to forward payment promptly may result in withholding of funds by the City.
Bids received prior to the time of the scheduled bid opening will be securely kept unopened. No bid received after the scheduled time for opening will be considered. Failure of the U.S. Mail or of any express carrier or delivery service to deliver the bids timely shall not be considered due cause for the scheduled time of the bid opening to be extended.
All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the Bidder’s name, address and State Contractor’s license number and must be addressed as follows:
PROPOSAL: Nine Sewer Lift Station Upgrades
City of Patterson
P.O. Box 367
Patterson, Louisiana 70392
LICENSE NO. ————————
Failure to have the license number on the envelope will be cause for not opening the proposal.
Base Bid: Work on which Base Bid proposals are invited consists of the cleaning and coating of wet wells and the replacement of pumps, appurtenances, and controls at nine sewer lift stations within the City of Patterson.
Proposals must be submitted on the Louisiana Uniform Public Work Bid Form furnished with the contract documents. Proposal sheets will be issued only to contractors and/or subcontractors licensed in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 37:2150 through 2173 of the Louisiana Legislature. Contractors desiring to bid shall submit to the Engineer evidence that they hold license for HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AND/OR MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION that is in full force and effect.
Every bid submitted shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid and shall be made payable to City of Patterson. All bid bonds shall be accompanied by a duly authorized power of attorney and shall be guaranteed by a surety or insurance company currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A. M. Best’s Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If bidding electronically, a clear copy of the original bid security must be included with your electronic bid. If an electronic bidder is the apparent low bidder, then the bidder will be required to deliver the original bid security to the City of Patterson within 48 hours of the opening of bids.
A Prebid Conference at which the scope of the project, subsurface investigation data (if applicable), contract time, minority business enterprise requirements (if applicable), and other requirements of the bidding and contract documents may be discussed, or any other special re- quirements for the project which may be discussed with prospective bidders, will be held at the office of City of Patterson, City Hall Complex, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, 70392, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., local time. A tour of the project site will be conducted following the Prebid Conference. All bidders are encouraged to attend the Prebid Conference and if requested, the project tour.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please send them to ChelseaLambert@ProvidenceEng.com. All questions should be sent by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2023, and will be answered by addendum.
Written evidence of the authority of the person signing the bid for public works shall be submitted at the time of bidding. The authority of the signature of the person submitting the bid shall be deemed sufficient and acceptable if any of the conditions in LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5) are met.
A Bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and requirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered responsive, the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form must; (a) be fully completed, signed and be responsive in all respects to the Bidding Documents; (b) be made on the Bid Forms provided and submitted intact.
The plans, specifications, and proposal forms may be obtained from Providence Engineering and Environmental Group LLC, 1297 St. Charles Street, Suite H, Houma, Louisiana, 70360. In accordance with Louisiana Public Bid Law, prime bidders shall be charged a deposit of $80.00 and, upon return of the plans and specifications in good condition within ten (10) days from the bid date, shall be refunded the full deposit. All other persons requesting plans and specifications shall pay a deposit of $80.00 and shall be refunded the remainder from the cost of reproduction ($40.00) upon return of the plans and specifications in good condition within ten (10) days from the bid date. The cost of mailing, if required, shall be billed separately for an additional non-refundable $15.00 charge.
To the extent permitted by applicable state and federal laws and regulations, the OWNER reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals for just cause.
/s/ Rodney Grogan
Rodney Grogan,
Mayor
Adv. Nov. 10, 17 and 24, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ST. MARY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
District 3, 2023 Reroofing, Phase 1
J. S. Aucoin Elementary School, Morgan City High School, Morgan City Junior High School,
Sealed bids will be received by St. Mary Parish School Board, LA Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana for ST. MARY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD District 3, 2023 Reroofing, Phase 1, until 2:00 PM, local time on Wednesday December 13, 2023, at the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex, Maintenance Office, LA Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana 70380, at which time and place said proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com as allowed by Act 590 amended Title 38:2212 are acceptable. Any bids received after the above-mentioned time will be returned unopen-ed.
Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work, the name of the Bidder, the address, date and hour of the bid opening, and the State Contractor’s License Number. The bid shall be addressed as follows:
BID: ST. MARY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
District 3, 2023 Reroofing, Phase 1
J. S. Aucoin Elementary School, Morgan City High School, Morgan City Junior High School
To: the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex, LA Hwy 317, Centerville, Louisiana
LICENSE NO. ————————
Failure to have the license number on the envelope will be result in the Bid being returned unopen-ed.
Bid documents will be posted on www.centralbidding.com. To view, download, and receive bid notices by e-mail, you will have to register with Central Auction House (CAH). Vendors/Contractors will have the option to submit their bids and bid bonds electronically or by paper copy. Contact Central Auction House at 1-866-570-9620 concerning any questions about this process.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of St. Mary Parish School Board, District 3, 2023 Reroofing, Phase 1. The estimated construction cost for the Base Bid for this project is $2,400,000.00.
Prospective Contractors shall be licensed for Building Construction or Roofing Construction by the State of Louisiana and that license shall be in effect on the date of the bid.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond, a certified check, or cashier’s check in an amount equal to at least five percent (5%) of the amount bid, made payable without condition to the Owner as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly execute the contract documents. Failure to do so will result in the bid/bids being declared nonresponsive and shall be cause for rejection. If a bid bond is provided it shall be on the attached form and only on the attached form and shall be dated on or before the bid date. The bid security of all bidders, except the three lowest, will be returned promptly after the canvas of bids.
A non-mandatory pre-bid conference, at which the scope of the project, contract time and other requirements can be discussed with prospective bidders, may be held at the project site. All bidders will be notified and are encouraged to attend.
Copies of the contract documents are on file for St. Mary Parish School Board, District 3, 2023 Reroofing, Phase 1 at the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex, Maintenance Office, and at the office of the Architect, Carl P. Blum AIA Architect, 900 David Drive, Morgan City, Louisiana, and are open for inspection without charge.
Contractors may obtain contract documents from the Architect by paying a deposit of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). The full amount of the deposit, on the first set, will be refunded to each contractor who submits a bona fide bid, upon return of the documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids. Contractors and Material Dealers may obtain additional sets of plans and specifications by making a deposit in the amount named above. Upon return of these documents, in good condition, one half of the deposit will be refunded, the difference representing the cost of printing, assembling, and distributing the sets. No refund will be made on any set not returned in good condition within ten (10) days after the receipt of bids.
If someone other than a corporate officer signs for the Bidder/Contractor, a copy of a corporate resolution or other signature authorization shall be required for submission of bid. Failure to include a copy of the appropriate signature authorization, if required, may result in the rejection of the bid unless bidder has complied with LA R.S. 38:22:12(A)(1)(C) or LA R.S. 38:22:12(0).
A bid will be considered responsive if it conforms in all respects with the conditions and requirements of the Bidding Documents. In order to be considered responsive, the Louisiana Uniform Public Works Bid Form must: (a) be fully completed, signed and be responsive in all respects to the Bidding Documents; (b) be made on the Bid Forms provided and submitted intact, (c) submitted in ink.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for thirty (30) days.
To the extent permitted by applicable state and federal laws and regulations, St. Mary Parish School Board re- serves the right to reject any and/or proposals for just cause.
St. Mary Parish School Board.
Adv. Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish
Water & Sewer Comm. 2
P.O. Box 635
Patterson, La. 70392
October 16th, 2023
The Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. at the district office with President, Chris Cooper presiding.
Present: Chris Cooper-President, Tony Hensgens- Vice President, Thomas Philbrook- Secretary/Treasurer, Board Members – Raymond Beadle, & Paul Tholen.
Guests: Larry & Pam Fromenthal - Fromenthal Plumbing, David Hill, Employees – TJ Gardella, & Alexis Hartman.
Chris Cooper called the meeting to order and roll call was taken.
September’s board minutes were accepted as circulated. With a motion from Thomas Philbrook and a second from Tony Hensgens, motion carried.
Accounts Payable and Treasurer’s Report was accepted by motion from Paul Tholen, and a second by Raymond Beadle. With all in favor, motion passed.
Larry Fromenthal gave his maintenance report for the month. A new sample station was installed near the Patterson valve. Larry repaired a split line underneath a driveway on Carol Rd. and capped off a leaking meter at the old car wash in St. Mary Plaza. The concrete repair was completed at St. Bernadette Church. Larry also cleaned a clogged sewer line on Hwy 182.
T.J. Gardella gave his maintenance report for the month. Patterson received water from us multiple times during the past month. DHH took monthly Bac-T samples. We are still having an issue with the meter warranty replacements. Chris Cooper, stated he has been speaking with other districts and LRWA on possibly getting new software.
Tony Hensgens reported that a new employee was hired at the water plant. The Repair and Replacement Fund is increasing from .002 to .003, which is roughly $1,000.00 a month.
The proposed budget for the year ending in 2024 was approved. With a motion from Thomas Philbrook and a second from Raymond Beadle, motion carried.
The board discussed moving money from MC Bank Depre & Cont. Fund, to Lamp Depre & Cont. Fund for better interest rates. With a motion from Raymond Beadle and a second from Paul Tholen, motion carried.
There is a fence at our Middle Rd. Sewer Station, that needs to be repaired. One quote was received and we are currently waiting for two more to come in. With a motion from Raymond Beadle, and a second from Tony Hensgens, a motion was carried to move forward with the lowest quote.
There is also an old building at the Middle Rd. property that is falling down, and the board would like for it to be demolished. We are currently waiting for three quotes to come in, and a decision will be made at the next meeting.
Larry Fromenthal discussed the water line from Southeast Blvd to Jupiter St. He is currently waiting on more quotes for materials. Once all quotes are received and reviewed, the board agreed to move forward. Raymond Beadle made a motion to proceed and a second from Tony Hensgens, motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the board, motion was made by Raymond Beadle to adjourn. With a second from Tony Hensgens, all were in favor and motion passed.
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Chris Cooper-
President
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Alexis Hartman
Recording Secretary
Adv. Nov. 17, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A PUBLIC
AUCTION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2023 AT 1:00PM
SURPLUS MOVABLE PROPERTY FROM ST MARY PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
LOCATION: Manheim
Lafayette
1611 St. Mary Street
Scott, LA 70583
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office is desiring to sell surplus movable property at a public auction. All items are sold “as is” and the seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and remove said item of movable property from sale.
For more information, contact Cpt. Bart Lange, Fleet Manager @ (985) 509-0010 or
Louis Ashley @.337-578-3932
Auction conducted by: MANHEIM LAFAYETTE
1611 St. Mary Street, Scott, LA 70583 (337) 237-5620
LISTING: www.stmaryso.com & https://www.manheim.com/publicauctions/sales.do
INSPECTION: Public Buyers can inspect the inventory beginning the morning of the sale up until sale time.
TERMS: Cashier’s Checks, Money Order. No personal or company checks without a Bank Letter of Guarantee valid for 15 banking days after the auction
Items to be auctioned: / Minimum Bid
1. 1989 International Dump Truck Vin# 1HTLKZ2R7KH654752, $2,000
2. 2013 Ford E-350 12 person van Vin# 1FBSS3BL4DDB08295, $1,500
3. Triple Axle Equipment Trailer, $1,500
4. 25 KW Generator, $200
5. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Vin# 2FAFP71W57X113977, $500
6. Crown Victoria Parts car Vin# 2FAFP71V28X160991, $200
7. 2 Post Car Lift, $250
8. Pallet of Honda Generators, $50
9. 2013 Chev Tahoe Vin# 1GNLC2E04DR341595, $200
10. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Vin# 2FAFP71V18X172890, $200
Adv. Nov. 17 and 22, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, November 20, 2023 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
REZONE REQUEST:
Rezoning of property by AKL Holdings, LLC from Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District to General Commercial (GC) Zoned District located at 19466 & 19476 Hwy. 182, Jeanerette, LA-Sec. 68 T13S R8E; -Parcel Id# 1935041011.00-Lot Tract “ABCDEA” per Plat 22V 184246 BD G Binick & A Roberts et al – G Binick – LA Hwy. 182 – A Roberts et al Acq. 446 342213.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Request.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet, Chairman
Adv. Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, November 20, 2023, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
SPECIFIC USE REQUEST:
Specific Use Request by ibV Energy for a Solar Farm in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located in Franklin, LA; Sec. 46 T14S R10E; -Parcel Id# 2114844001.00-350.59 ac por 493.09 ac Tract situated in Sec. 46 T14S R9E lying North of Hwy. 87 Acq. 85 289653,
-Parcel Id# 2174821013.00-66.11 ac por Rem 493.09 ac tract situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying between Hwy. 87 and Bayou Tecge Acq. 85 289653. Improvement on the land of D T Caffery LLC acq. 85 289653, &
-Parcel Id# 2174821014.00-72.64 ac por Rem 493.09 ac tract situated in Sec 46 T14S R9E lying between Hwy. 87 and Bayou Teche Acq. 85 289653. Improvement on the land of D T Caffery LLC Acq. 85 289653.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Request.
St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission
Barry Druilhet,
Chairman
Adv. Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, December 4, 2023 AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Myron Bourque for a Side yard setback variance to deviate from the required 25’ to 10’ located in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District at 1138 Victoria Riverside Road., Patterson, LA-Sec. 25 T15S R12E; -Parcel Id# 2954364036.00 Lot 6 Per Plat 37I 246738 The resub of lots 10-A 10-B 10-C Riverside Est Per Plat 30Q 220249 Acq. 404 335614.
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of Adjustments
John P. Davis,
Chairman
Adv. Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Housing Board Meeting
The Patterson Housing Board will meet on Monday November 20, 2023 at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Housing Authority office located at 409 Grout St. in Patterson, LA. The purpose of the meeting will be the procedure/protocol for hiring the Executive Director.
Adv. Nov. 17. 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Housing Board Meeting
The Patterson Housing Board will conduct its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Housing office at 409 Grout St. Patterson, LA.
Adv. Nov. 17, 2023
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