Contracts & procurement in Louisiana local government
What Louisiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
292 Louisiana meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Louisiana with the most contracts & procurement activity
- St. Charles Parish, LA (37)
- Kenner, LA (36)
- Bastrop, LA (29)
- Jefferson Parish Public School System, LA (27)
- East Baton Rouge Parish School System, LA (24)
- Baton Rouge, LA (23)
- Ascension Parish School Board, LA (18)
- Lutcher, LA (12)
- West Monroe, LA (10)
- St. Tammany Parish School System, LA (10)
- Rapides Parish School Board, LA (7)
- Leesville, LA (7)
Latest matching meetings
Kenner City Council to consider multiple infrastructure and police grants
The City Council will review several contracts for wastewater and public works maintenance, including garden services and pump repairs. The body is also considering the acceptance of two Department of Justice grants for police programs and two resubdivision ordinances.
Finance Committee considers $285,000 for Tioga High School driveway and drainage repairs
The Finance Committee will review standing items including budget updates, audit findings, and construction reports. The body is deciding on several new business items, including inter-fund loans and a software renewal agreement.
City Council considers zoning changes and housing bond fund appropriations
The City Council is reviewing several zoning ordinances and the appropriation of Housing Bond Funds for FY 24 and FY25 projects. The body is also considering various agency contracts and receiving utility and storm reports.
Council considers $615,752 contract for interstate maintenance
The Metropolitan Council is meeting to consider an emergency administrative item regarding interstate upkeep. The body will decide whether to authorize a professional service agreement for mowing, trash pickup, and spraying.
BRPD proposes $31.1 million technology agreement with AXON Enterprises
The Metropolitan Council is introducing several items for future public hearings, including police technology contracts and multiple tax renewal elections. The body is also introducing several property condemnation requests and the creation of the Delmont Economic Development District.
Council authorizes $1.68 M road rehab contract with Barriere Construction
The St. James Parish Council will approve several contracts and resolutions, including a $1,679,717 road‑rehabilitation contract, bids for a new fire station, and a nutrition‑assessment services agreement. It will also reject a dump‑truck bid, approve an agricultural‑building permit, and address routine items such as…
City Council adopts several zoning map amendments and surplus property ordinances
The Shreveport City Council will vote on multiple ordinances, including three zoning map amendments that change land‑use designations on Freestate Boulevard, Crockett Street, and Ellerbe Road. It will also adopt ordinances to declare certain city‑owned properties surplus and to amend a bid‑price ordinance for 401…
City to negotiate depository contract after receiving no bids
The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will consider appointments to the Municipal Planning Commission and Civil Service Board. The board will also review an alcohol permit for a motorcycle event and address the lack of bids for a city depository.
Committee to vote on construction manager for Lake Middle and Lake Primary projects
The Ascension Parish School Board's Strategic Planning Committee will consider and vote on two action items. First, a motion to approve a construction management at risk contract (RFQL-1007) for Lake Middle School construction and Lake Primary School renovations. Second, the committee will consider approving drainage…
Board to vote on 2026-27 budget and salary schedule
The board will vote on the proposed 2026-2027 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds budgets and the 2026-2027 salary schedule, which also amends the 2025-2026 schedule. Consent agenda items include sign language interpreting services, a milk products contract, renewal of the LSU Agriculture Center agreement, and an…
Shreveport City Council discusses zoning, property sales, and fire department equipment
The City Council will meet for an Administrative Conference on July 13 and a Regular Meeting on July 14. The agenda includes several rezoning requests, the sale of city-owned surplus property, and authorizations for ambulance purchases and mineral leases.
Council to consider $80M budget amendment, dog park contract, and road drainage project
The St. Charles Parish Council will hold public hearings on July 27 for ordinances including a $80.3 million budget amendment (adding revenues and transfers), a $1.43 million contract for a dog park, a $728,906 contract for Kinler and Paul Fredrick Roadway and Drainage Improvements Phase I, and an amendment for storm…
Public hearing on historic zoning code overhaul; council vacancy declared
The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading for Ordinance 1457, which repeals and amends several prior ordinances to update historical zoning regulations. The council will also accept the resignation of Council Member Darryl Watson, creating a vacancy in Seat 4, and consider entering…
Council to consider up to $1M police vehicle purchase
The Kenner City Council will vote on a consent agenda including over a dozen contracts and ordinances, notably authorizing up to $1,000,000 for police vehicles and $75,000 for police uniforms. Other items include lead hazard remediation contracts, a fitness court grant, and first readings of zoning amendments for…
Rapides Parish School Board considers discipline policy and budget changes
The board is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including revisions to the Student Code of Conduct and the Policies Handbook. The session also includes reviews of budget amendments, school construction projects, and various professional services contracts.
Port Barre Council to consider new official journal and ICE agreement
The Town Council will decide on changing the official town journal and accepting a police officer's resignation. Members will also discuss a potential Memorandum of Agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for funding.
Board to vote on rejecting EPA electric bus grant
The Jefferson Parish School Board will hold second readings and votes on several items, including a proposal to reject the EPA Clean School Bus grant for electric vehicles and an amendment to add a Walk of Fame to the Bunche/Washington School construction site. The consent agenda includes approval of contracts, budget…
Council to approve $3.875M contract for Arthur P. Clay Community Center rebuild
The Kenner City Council will review and approve numerous municipal contracts, bid awards, and change orders across multiple departments. Key decisions include major infrastructure upgrades like wastewater plant equipment, road resurfacing on Power Boulevard, and facility repairs at police and fire stations. The…
Council considers $9.2M radio lease for Police and Fire Departments
The Metropolitan Council is introducing several items for future public hearings, including a major equipment lease and numerous property condemnations. The body is also reviewing initial requests for zoning changes and the sale of adjudicated properties.
Council to adopt 2026 capital and airport budget amendments
The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2026, with no public hearings scheduled. They are set to adopt amendments to the 2026 Capital Improvements Budget and Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, and vote on resolutions including selecting the Times as official journal, authorizing a parking…
Council considers removing Master Plan and Land Use Plan from development code
The Ascension Parish Council will vote on several budget amendments and the removal of the Master Plan and Land Use Plan from the Unified Land Development Code. The body is also reviewing multiple service contracts and condemnation proceedings for two properties.
City Council to approve software contracts and special use permits
The Lockport City Council will consider approving contracts for software services and special use permits for two local businesses. The meeting includes a public comment session and an executive session on personnel matters.
Council considers no-thru truck routes and Angie Library renovations
The Washington Parish Council will discuss establishing no-thru truck routes on certain parish roads. The body is also considering resolutions for surplus property acquisition and the appointment of board members.
Kenner City Council to vote on FY 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budgets
The Council will hold public hearings to adopt the city's operating and capital budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. They will also review the CDBG and HOME program annual action plans and vote on numerous municipal contracts and emergency repairs.
Council to introduce $2M HIV/AIDS grant and $307k ShotSpotter deal
The Metropolitan Council will hold a public hearing to introduce several items for final approval at their June 24 meeting. Key items include accepting over $2 million in HIV/AIDS federal grants, renewing the ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract for $307,255, and a $559,908 fleet management system contract. Also…
City Council to adopt FY 2025-26 operating budget and FY 2026-27 proposed budget
The Leesville City Council will vote on Ordinance 5 to approve the FY 2025-26 operating budget and the FY 2026-27 proposed budget. Council members will also consider several ordinances, including a dog‑regulation amendment and two rezoning proposals for commercial development. Resolutions on tax millage rates…
911 district to vote on $62,520 maintenance contract
The St. Charles Parish Communications District (911) will consider approving a five-year maintenance package for system license renewal and support services for medical, fire, and police dispatch, costing $62,520.96. The board will also hear reports from the Secretary/Treasurer and the 911 Director and approve minutes…
St. James Parish Council votes to rezone Shady Grove area to industrial use
The St. James Parish Council adopted an ordinance to change the land use designation of the Shady Grove area from Agricultural to Industrial. The vote took place on June 17, 2026, and the ordinance is effective immediately.
Board to consider auctioning all vacant school properties for employee stipends
The board will vote on five second-reading proposals from the May 6 meeting, including suspending the school-naming process, adding a Donor Plaza at the Bunche/Washington construction site, and auctioning the old Washington School site, former Haynes site, and all vacant land/buildings with proceeds as employee…
Insurance Committee to review multiple policy renewals and claims contract
The Insurance Committee is meeting to take action on several insurance policy renewals effective June 15, 2026. The body will also consider the annual contract renewal for liability claims management.
Council to introduce $300k ARPA grant contract increase
The Metropolitan Council will introduce several items for future public hearings, including a $300,000 increase for an ARPA grant management contract and a $100,000 budget supplement for crime prevention. They will also approve minutes and set public hearings on multiple property condemnations and adjudicated property…
Board to consider $73.5M Fisher Middle-High School budget and architect agreement.
The Facilities Committee will consider approving a $73.5 million budget and an architect agreement for the new Fisher Middle-High School, entering the programming phase. Action items include change orders for two ongoing school construction projects totaling over $355,000, renewal of HVAC maintenance contracts with…
Council to vote on FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets
The council will hold public hearings and consider final passage of the city's operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. They will also vote on numerous contracts and purchases, including a $457,000 roof repair at City Hall and a $750,000 playground equipment contract. Additionally, a…
Council approves $457k City Hall roof repairs and $750k playground systems
The Kenner City Council unanimously approved multiple contracts including $457,000 for City Hall roof repairs, $750,000 for playground systems, and various wastewater department agreements totaling over $1 million. Public hearings on the operating and capital budgets for FY 2026-2027 were deferred to a future meeting…
Council to approve minutes and introduce $1.7M police vehicle purchase
The Metropolitan Council will vote on meeting minutes from April 2026. They will also introduce numerous items for future public hearings, including a $1.7 million police vehicle purchase, a $172,075 sewer fee refund, and a $300,000 engineering contract. Several property condemnations and other contracts are…
911 district approves $6,790 conference trip for three staff
The SCP Communications District (911) board is meeting to approve minutes, ratify sending three staff to a national conference at a net cost of $2,290.50, and authorize two annual maintenance contracts totaling $11,735.33.
Council approves $1.4M concrete street maintenance contract
The Kenner City Council approved multiple contracts and expenditures, including a $1.4 million annual contract for concrete street maintenance and a $200,000 engineering services agreement. They also adopted the first reading of the capital budget for FY 2026-2027 and accepted several grants and emergency purchases…
Council to adopt $1.4M street maintenance contract and capital budget
The Kenner City Council will consider a capital budget for FY2026-2027 and multiple contracts and grants. Items include police grants, a $1.4M concrete maintenance contract, and a $300K walking path acquisition. Several emergency purchases and engineering agreements are also on the agenda.
Rapides Parish School Board approves $219,271 student information system renewal
The Rapides Parish School Board met to address a series of consent agenda items including budget revisions and contract approvals. The board is deciding on various financial updates, school construction reports, and educational requirements.
School board approves $275,000 property purchase from REV telecom
The Ascension Parish School Board approved a consent agenda including sealed bids for dry goods and processing supplies, a $275,000 property purchase from East Ascension Telephone Company, and an out-of-state cheerleader trip. It also received financial reports and moved into executive session to discuss a Head Start…