Lafourche Parish Government seeks electronic construction bids for demolition, renovation and expansion of the existing main building, plus a new building to support Fletcher Technical Community College’s construction-trades and CDL programs. The work also includes building systems, site improvements, additional parking and an extension of the concrete CDL training area. Electronic bids are due by 2:00 p.m. local time on November 10, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166006
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
635
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
95,505
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:With OSP-approved sole source, purchases over $60,000 can bypass formal bidding—if the solution is truly unique, build the justification and vendor letter and submit to Louisiana OSP.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA or Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Lafourche Parish has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., OMNIA, Sourcewell; LACPC presence noted). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Lafourche Parish
Lafourche Parish Council Council Meeting
Date: Sep 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council recognized a local resident with an Outstanding Citizen Award for his heroic actions during a medical emergency. The meeting featured updates from engineering representatives concerning the Valentine Pontoon Bridge project, specifically detailing challenges with FEMA funding, design redesigns, and contractor delays. Additionally, there was a robust public discussion regarding accountability in government projects, specifically relating to local bridge maintenance and infrastructure development.
Lafourche Parish Council Council Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed several proclamations and a presentation on environmental initiatives. Key items included a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the designation of a Paint the Parish Purple Day. Additionally, representatives from Cypre Environmental presented a proposal for a wetland restoration and environmental credit program aimed at generating revenue for the parish through land management and credit exchanges.
Lafourche Parish Council Council Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Lafourche Parish.
The council meeting featured a proclamation designating August 15th as Acadian Heritage Day. A presentation was delivered regarding the 2025 financial audit, which received an unmodified opinion, with discussions focusing on FEMA grant management, budget compliance, and the correction of previous bid documentation errors for vehicle purchases. Furthermore, the council heard public comment regarding a proposed ordinance regulating the keeping of poultry, with concerns raised about noise and odor.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Lafourche Parish meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
