SECTION 00 0004 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by Hospital Service District No. 1 of St. Mary Parish d/b/a Bayou Bend Health System, Attn: Sharon Procell, 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA 70538 until 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids may also be submitted electronically via the Centerline Bidding Module at www.centerlinebidconnect.com. Bidders shall be solely responsible for ensuring that their bids are received on or before the bid opening and neither the Owner nor the Architect shall be responsible for any failure of the delivery method chosen. FOR: Bayou Bend Outpatient Clinic 1098 Northwest Boulevard Franklin, LA 70538 GHC Project No. 6021121 A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:00am at Bayou Bend Hospital Board Room, 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA 70538. No bid will be accepted from any contractor who does not attend and sign-in at the Pre-Bid Conference. Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from Centerline Bidding Module at www.centerlinebidconnect.com. If you are not currently a subscriber, you will need to apply for “Free Access”. Access to the project is without charge and without deposit and will allow you to view, download or send bid documents to a printer. Prospective bidders desiring further information or interpretations of the Drawings and/or Specifications shall request such data electronically via www.centerlinebidconnect.com. Answers to all questions, inquiries and requests for additional information will be issued in the form of Addenda to the Drawings and Specifications and copies of each addendum will be posted on www.centerlinebidconnect.com and to all prospective bidders. Refer to Instructions to Bidders. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of Hospital Service District No. 1 of St. Mary Parish d/b/a Bayou Bend Health System, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholder’s surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. Advertisement Dates: The Morgan City Review: June 17, 2026, June 24, 2026, and July 1, 2026 Franklin Banner - Tribune: June 17, 2026, June 24, 2026, and July 1, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, July 6, 2026, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes: VARIANCE REQUEST: Variance Request for Darla Lanie represented by Damier Austin with D&T Carpentry LLC for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 50 ft. to 15 ft. in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 548 Verdun Ln., Franklin, LA 70538 – Sec. 5 T15E R10E; - Parcel Id# 2534521025.00 - Lot BD Richardson - Lane - Luke - Queen Acq. 370893. (Zon-1506) 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 “Booker Davis”, Chairman Advertise: June 17, 24, & July 1, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, July 6, 2026, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes: VARIANCE REQUEST: Variance Request for Kenneth and Linda Smith for a Variance to deviate from Div. 1.4 Limited and Specific Use Standards; Sec. 1.4.1 Accessory Dwelling Units; Table 1.6.2; Detached Accessory Building Standards – Setbacks – Front, Generally – behind the principal building in an Agricultural (AG) Zoned District located at 918 Big Four Corners Rd., Jeanerette, LA 70544 – Sec. 5 T14S R8E; – Parcel Id# 1844921041.00 – Lot Tract A-B-C-D-E-F-A Per Plat 22H 181490 Acq. 22H 181490 Improvement On The Land Of Smith Kenneth C Acq. 22H 181490 Improvement On The Land Of Smith Kenneth C Acq. 22H 181490. (Zon-1507) 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 “Booker Davis”, Chairman Advertise: June 17, 24, & July 1, 2026

SECTION 00 0004 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by Hospital Service District No. 1 of St. Mary Parish d/b/a Bayou Bend Health System, Attn: Sharon Procell, 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA 70538 until 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at which time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids may also be submitted electronically via the Centerline Bidding Module at www.centerlinebidconnect.com. Bidders shall be solely responsible for ensuring that their bids are received on or before the bid opening and neither the Owner nor the Architect shall be responsible for any failure of the delivery method chosen. FOR: Bayou Bend Hospital Lab and P.T. Renovation 1097 Northwest Boulevard Franklin, LA 70538 GHC Project No. 6025321 A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00am at Bayou Bend Hospital Board Room, 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA 70538. No bid will be accepted from any contractor who does not attend and sign-in at the Pre-Bid Conference. Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from Centerline Bidding Module at www.centerlinebidconnect.com. If you are not currently a subscriber, you will need to apply for “Free Access”. Access to the project is without charge and without deposit and will allow you to view, download or send bid documents to a printer. Prospective bidders desiring further information or interpretations of the Drawings and/or Specifications shall request such data electronically via www.centerlinebidconnect.com. Answers to all questions, inquiries and requests for additional information will be issued in the form of Addenda to the Drawings and Specifications and copies of each addendum will be posted on www.centerlinebidconnect.com and to all prospective bidders. Refer to Instructions to Bidders. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-in-fact. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of Hospital Service District No. 1 of St. Mary Parish d/b/a Bayou Bend Health System, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury list, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholder’s surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(c). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. Advertisement Dates: The Morgan City Review: June 24, 2026, July 1, 2026, and July 8, 2026 Franklin Banner - Tribune: June 24, 2026, July 1, 2026, and July 8, 2026

CHITIMACHA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – ARCHITECTURAL / PROJECT SERVICES Emergency Operations Center (Police & Fire) PROJECT INTRODUCTION The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, (Tribe), located in Charenton, Louisiana, is a federally recognized Tribal Government. The Tribe owns and operates a successful and popular casino gaming facility, the Cypress Bayou Casino and Hotel. Additionally, the tribal government operates numerous programs for the betterment and safety of its membership and the surrounding communities. The Chitimacha Tribe is requesting qualifications (“RFQ”) from demonstrably qualified architectural firms and entities for the development of a combined use facility, (Police & Fire), Emergency Operations Center. This new facility will serve the Tribal Reservation, Tribal Lands, and surrounding communities by offering quality Police, Fire and Emergency services for the betterment of the area. Project Scope: Preliminary Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Drawings, Bidding, Contracting, Construction Management, as well as all required disciplines needed to complete the scope. The entity must provide all conceptual planning, design, required permitting, schematic design, design development, construction drawings, bidding, contracting, construction management, as well as engage and manage any other required professional discipline or project scope related specialty to accommodate key components of this facility and the planned improvements. The successful entity must thoroughly understand the operational requirements of the facility and adhere to the Federal / Tribal requirements throughout the project /s lifecycle. All required activities and disciplines must be included in the services of the successful entity, or an approved teaming arrangement, including but not limited to, evaluation, planning, design, civil, mechanical, electrical, permitting, bidding, contracting and construction monitoring. Respondents to this RFQ are invited to do a pre-submission site inspection and can make an appointment to do so with the Tribal Development office. Due to the nature of the Funding Sources, the successful entity will be required to publicly bid all construction projects in accordance with the required bid laws and the Tribal procurement policies, or as approved by the Tribal Council. The successful entity shall be required to manage the bidding process, and if warranted, recommend the most responsible bidder for consideration to the Chitimacha Tribe. The successful entity shall be required to monitor the construction process should the Tribe engage the recommended construction entity. The successful entity will have full and reasonable cooperation of the Tribe and assigned staff throughout the duration of the engagement term of the contract. The successful entity shall also have reasonable access to designated administrative personnel or their designees, provided however, that only the Tribal Council acting itself, or through its authorized “Owner’s Representative”, shall have and retain complete and final decision-making authority on all matters relating to the completion of this project. The following RFQ document sets forth the process and terms for entities responding to this RFQ and the time periods pertaining to it. CHITIMACHA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS June 24th, 2026 I. INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS This request for qualifications (RFQ) describes the services requested, the information required, the time requirements applicable to the proposal process and the services requested as well as the process by which evaluations of the proposals will be conducted, and how the successful entity will be selected. It is important that the requirements be carefully read and considered, as failure to include required information will result in the rejection of the proposal without further consideration. The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana reserves the absolute right to reissue this or subsequent RFQs if insufficient proposals are received, all at the discretion of the Tribal Council. For purpose of this RFQ, the entity, as used herein, shall be defined to include a single entity, a consortium or a teaming of qualified specialty entities functioning as an integrated and collaborative effort in this project. The following information applies to this request for proposal: 1. The award will be made in the best interest of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. 2. The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana (“Tribe”) reserves the absolute right to reject any and all proposals. 3. Prior to any award, the apparent successful entity must provide specific information (such as legal name, address and federal identification number) required of any vendor who does business with the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. 4. The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is exempt from federal and state taxes and will not pay or reimburse such taxes. 5. Any contract resulting from this RFQ may be cancelled by the Tribe upon 30 days written notice. 6. If this RFQ award is for multiple periods, any future contract is contingent upon the appropriation of funds for the purposes set forth in this RFQ in future periods. In the event funds are not appropriated, any contract resulting from this RFQ becomes null and void at the end of that fiscal year of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. 7. The laws and procedures of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana shall govern all rights and duties under any contract that may result from the RFQ. 8. In the event of bankruptcy or receivership of any vendor or contractor, the applicable contract may, in the Tribe’s sole discretion, be deemed null and void, and terminated without further notice. 9. By responding to this request for qualifications, the proposing firm agrees to the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth herein, unless expressly noted in writing in the firm’s written submission. 10. The Chitimacha Tribal Council shall be the final decision-making authority in all matters relative to this project. The Tribal Council will designate an “Owner’s Representative” who will report directly to the Tribal Council and who will be the primary person with whom the Proposer will interact on a daily basis. The Tribal Council will work with the successful Proposer to ensure proper communication and accountability among all entities and people involved. 11. References to required actions of the “Tribe” herein shall be understood to mean the Chitimacha Tribal Council, or it’s specifically authorized “Owner’s Representative”, or other Tribal Council authorized person or entity. II. GENERAL INFORMATION Purpose – The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana (Tribe) is soliciting qualifications from qualified design, or design-development firms to perform: - Preliminary Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Drawings, Bidding and Contracting, Construction Management, as well as all required disciplines needed to complete the scope. Each proposal will be measured against the Tribe’s project scope requirements to ensure our objectives are met. Format of this RFQ – This RFQ contains sections which are informational; provide the background and environment of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana; the specifications for the services requested; contractual requirements and conditions; and the format of proposals and evaluation criteria. Inquiries and contacts – Additional information requests and any other contact should be directed to: Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Attn. Brian Headley, Owner’s Representative P.O. Box 661 155 Chitimacha Loop Road Charenton, LA 70523 (337) 923-4000 brian@chitimacha.gov email Other than the designated Owner’s Representative, under no circumstance will Proposers have any direct contact with any member of the evaluation committee, unless it is deemed necessary to prepare a thorough proposal. If warranted, the questions should be directed, in writing to the above address and should give adequate time for the Tribe to respond. Failure to adhere to this requirement will be cause for immediate rejection of the proposal without further consideration or notice. Delivery of proposals – All proposals must be delivered at the above noted address no later than July 27th, 2026. Any proposals received after that time will be disqualified. The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana cannot waive or excuse the late receipt of a proposal. Number of proposals – Proposers should submit one original of the proposal to the person and location specified above by the required date. The Proposer may prepare and present / transmit the required copies in a digital, (*.pdf) format to brian@chitimacha.gov via email. If sent by postal service, the outside of the proposal package should be clearly marked as follows: CHITIMACHA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER, (POLICE AND FIRE) ATTN: BRIAN HEADLEY, OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE P.O. BOX 661 155 CHITIMACHA LOOP ROAD CHARENTON, LA 70523 Price proposal – The price / rates at which the Proposer offers to provide the services requested in the RFQ should be in the proposal package. Independent price determination – A proposal will not be considered for award if the price proposal was not determined independently without collusion, consultation, communication or agreement as to any matter relating to such price proposal with any other offer or with any competitor. The Proposer may be required to certify to this term. Price quotations – The price proposal quoted in any proposal will not be subject to any increase and will be considered firm for the life of the contract award, unless specific provisions have been provided for adjustment in the original contract. Incurring costs – The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana shall not be held liable for any expenses incurred by any Proposer responding to this RFQ for expenses to prepare or deliver the proposal, or to attend any pre-award Proposers’ conference, or preparatory RFQ site visit. III. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Location – The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana’s administration offices are located at 155 Chitimacha Loop Road, Charenton, Louisiana. Background – The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is a federally recognized Sovereign Indian Tribe organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934. The Tribal entity includes governmental and regulatory offices, departments, enterprises, and component units. The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana operates under a constitution which was approved by the United States Government on January 14, 1971. The chief executive of the Tribe is the Tribal Chairman, and the governing body is the Tribal Council which consists of the Tribal Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary-Treasurer and two at large members. Chain of Command – The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is responsible for the management and administration of the successful Proposer. The successful Proposer will not take any direction or action, whether directed or implied by any Tribal entity or individual other than the Tribal Council, and/or as authorized by said Tribal Council, the Tribal Owner’s Representative or other Tribal Council authorized designee or representative. A Confidentiality Agreement will be provided and required to be signed and returned to the contact person noted above. IV. TIME REQUIREMENTS Proposal calendar – the following is a list of key dates up to and including the date proposals are due to be submitted: Release of RFQ June 24th, 2026 Written questions submission deadline July 21st, 2026 Proposal submission deadline July 27th. 2026 Proposal opening TBD Date services may commence – The services will begin once the Tribe has the successful Proposer added to the Master Vendor List and a date mutually agreed to by the successful Proposer and the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. Schedule for Completed Presentation – If required, the successful Proposer may be required to present their proposal and rate schedule to the Tribal Council. This date and time will be provided once the contractual engagement is in place and a timetable of events has been agreed to by both the Tribe and the Proposer. Entrance conference, progress reporting and exit conference – An initial planning meeting will be held prior to the start of any project. Progress meetings will be held as deemed necessary by the Tribe to gauge progress and assist in facilitating the timely completion of each tier. In addition, special meetings will be scheduled when required. If requested, the successful Proposer will be required to publicly present the culmination of their facility design to the General Membership of the Tribe. Scheduling of these meetings will be the responsibility of the successful Proposer and shall include the Tribal Council, and/or as authorized by said Tribal Council, the Tribal Owner’s Representative or other Tribal Council authorized designee or representative. V. ASSISTANCE TO BE PROVIDED TO THE SUCCESSFUL PROPOSER Information and assistance – the Tribal Council and administrative personnel of the Tribe as well as the key Tribal staff, or their respective designees, will be available during this project to assist in providing information, documentation and explanations. Work area – The Tribe will provide the successful Proposer with sufficient access to the areas identified for this new facility. Coordinating any activities will be the responsibility of the successful entity and must ensure minimal impact to ongoing operations of the Tribal Government and the Public. AS-BUILT preparation – Final as-built preparation, (*.pdf and *.dwg) including specifications, materials and materials testing will be provided to the owner prior to project close-out. VI. PROPOSAL SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED FORMAT Scope of work – The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to perform the following services: Preliminary Planning, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Drawings, Bidding and Contracting, as well as all required disciplines needed to complete the scope. Preliminary Project Planning Successful entity will work in conjunction with the Tribe to assess and evaluate the proposed location and plan and to refine as progress is made during the planning functions. This includes but may not be limited to: - Parcel Identification - Overall site layout and required infrastructure improvements - Preliminary facility sizing - Preliminary budgeting - Amenities recommended - Ingress and Egress accommodations - Impact to adjacent areas - Other Schematic Design Successful entity will work to successfully design the improvements as directed by the Tribe. This will include: - Facility sizing requirements, overall shape and placement of the selected parcel. - Meet with the Police, Fire and Administration to determine the required space allocations. - Design of the required safety systems, (security, fire, access control, etc.) if any. - Prepare a refined Opinion of Probable Cost for the identified improvements. - Other areas as required or deemed necessary. Design Development The successful entity will further the Schematic Design to advance the preliminary drawings into a more detailed design development package for review by the Tribe. This includes, but is not limited to: - Refine drawings to providing detailed specifications of allocated space, required systems and other critical components of the project. - Provide an updated Opinion of Probable Cost. - Assure the project is biddable and buildable. - Assure the project and associated design and construction are in accordance with any federal, regional or local code requirements. - Communicate with the Owner’s Representative Construction Drawings The successful Proposer will prepare a complete set of construction drawings, specifications and contract documents for public bidding. Coordination with the Tribe’s Legal Counsel on the contract documents will be required. All construction drawings, specifications and the contract documents will be issued to the Tribe in both AutoCAD format, (geo-referenced), and in Adobe *.pdf format. Bidding and Contracting The successful Proposer will be required to prepare and submit all required public notices / advertisements, commensurate with the Tribe’s Procurement Policy. Management of the bidding process and public bid opening is required of the successful Proposer. Any and all construction contracts / documents must be reviewed by the Tribe’s Legal Counsel prior to issuance. Successful coordination with the Owners Representative is critical. Required Disciplines to support the Project It will be the responsibility of the successful Proposer to engage and manage all required disciplines, (civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, access control, etc.) Safe-Keeping of All Documentation – All working papers must be retained by the successful Proposer for a minimum of five (5) years. The successful entity must make the working papers available, upon appropriate request, to Tribal management. The successful Proposer shall deliver to the Tribe a digital copy of all documentation as well as a digital, and geo-referenced *.dwg file of any designs to the Tribe. Vendor and Licensing requirements –The selected firm must submit the required documentation and satisfy the Vendor requirements of the Tribe as well as satisfy state licensing and certification requirements. Entity must submit a copy of the Certificate of Insurance; however, the Tribe may require additional coverage and limits. Conflicts of interest – The firm, its officers, members, partners or employees must have no interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict or compromise in any way or degree, the performance of the services requested. The firm must periodically inquire of its officers, members, partners and employees concerning such interests. Any such interests discovered shall be promptly brought to the attention of the Tribe. Gratuities – The firm must warrant that it has not employed any company or person other than a bona fide employee working solely for the firm or a company regularly employed as the firm’s marketing agent, to solicit or secure the contract, and that it has not paid or agreed to pay any person or company any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or any other compensation or consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award of the contract under this RFQ. Vendor relationship – The firm must acknowledge its status as an independent contractor, and that no principal-agent relationship or employer-employee relationship is contemplated or created by the parties to the contract provided for in this RFQ. The firm must acknowledge that as an independent contractor, it is solely liable for the acts and omissions of its employees or agents. The firm must also warrant that it alone is responsible for the selection, supervision and compensation of all individuals employed by it under this RFQ and the resulting contract. The firm must also acknowledge its responsibility for the payment of compensation to its employees and contractors of all wages, salaries, taxes, withholding payments, penalties, fringe benefits, fees, professional liability insurance, contributions to pensions or deferred compensation plans, including Social Security and worker’s compensation coverage, licensing fees, and for the filing of all documents and returns relative to the above. The firm must agree to hold the Tribe harmless against any and all claims, including but not limited to, the foregoing payments, withholdings, contributions, taxes, and income tax returns. The firm must also agree not to assign, convey, transfer or delegate any of its responsibility or obligations under the contract awarded as a result of this RFQ, without the written consent of the Tribe. Governing laws and regulations – The firm must agree that the contract awarded under this RFQ is governed by the laws and jurisdiction of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana and the firm must agree to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Terms of contract – the contract contemplated by this RFQ shall extend for a sufficient period to cover the project. Invoicing, progress payments and retainages – the firm must agree to submit invoices, in arrears, to the Tribe. Progress payments are permitted based on the percentage of the services completed and determined by the work plan submitted in the proposal, providing that the progress payments include all supporting documentation. Progress payments are not allowed more frequently than monthly. Proposal format – The submittals to the RFQ must be in the following format: - Title page, indicating the subject matter of the proposal, proposing firm’s name, name, address and telephone number of the contact person, and date of the proposal. - Table of contents - Detailed proposal: - Background information and firm profile - Scope of services offered - Qualifications and experience - Price / rate proposal The required content, of the four sections of the detailed proposal, is discussed in detail in the following section. The detailed proposal should be prepared simply and economically, providing a concise description of the Proposer’s capabilities to provide the services contemplated by this RFQ. While additional details may be presented, such details are not essential, beyond that needed to respond to the requirement of the RFQ. VII. REQUIRED CONTENT Background information and firm profile – The detailed proposal should provide information about all primary components of an individual Proposer or if multiple entities are utilized, then for each material participant. The Tribe can provide guidance to this requirement if needed. The proposal must contain the following: - History of the firm - Licensing or registration of the firm and significant staff assigned - Independence for the engagement - Entity reputation in prospective industry - Other information believed helpful to the evaluation committee which demonstrates how the firm meets the general, technical and specific requirements of the RFQ. - Significant litigation or material errors and omissions, or other claims or actions involving the firm or entity. Scope of services offered – The detailed proposal should identify: - Each activity in detail and its corresponding methodology - Any required or other supplemental information to be included therein - Reports issued as a result of the engagement - Proposer shall acknowledge in writing, its full compliance with all Tribal and State regulatory requirements - Specific and prior approved plan to minimize the disruption during any project life cycle activities - Planned use of specialists, if any - Extent of assistance expected from Tribal personnel or designees - Other information believed to be helpful to the evaluation committee, necessary to understand the firm’s planned approach to the conduct of this project Qualifications and experience – The firm should include the following information: - Names, designations, licensing and firm positions of the individuals assigned to the engagement - Brief biographical information on those individuals (education, professional affiliations/memberships, and work history) - Firm’s policy for substituting individuals in the project - Comparable engagements performed by the firm recently (last five years), and if public information, names of the entities and contact persons - Individuals assigned to this engagement who participated in those assignments - Other information about the firm and the assigned personnel that demonstrates the firm’s ability to provide the services requested or otherwise meet the requirements of the RFQ. Price – The price proposal must be submitted with the original proposal. Pricing information should include: - Planning - Surveying, if any - Permitting, if any - Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Drawings - Construction estimates and Construction related activities. - Construction Monitoring / Inspections VIII. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SCORING Proposed evaluation process – Proposals received timely will be evaluated by a committee using the criteria stated above, based on the content and overall responsiveness of the proposal to the requirements of the RFQ. The technical portion of each proposal (without the price proposal) will be considered by each member of the committee individually (including scoring) prior to consensus scoring by the committee. The committee will then meet and arrive at a consensus score for the technical portion of each proposal using the maximum possible points) on the technical portion of the evaluation to be considered for the awarding of the contract. Firms who do not score at least 49 points on the technical portion of the evaluation will not be considered further. After the consensus technical scoring has been completed, the price proposals of the firms who meet the minimum technical scoring requirements will be evaluated and added to the technical points. The firm with the highest total points will be recommended to the Tribal Council for award of the contract. Proposal scoring – Proposal will be evaluated for content and responsiveness to the RFQ requirements. The maximum scores for each portion of the proposal are as follows: Technical scoring: - Background information and firm profile 10 points - Scope of services 30 points - Qualifications and experience 30 points Total possible technical score 70 points Price proposal (minimum of 49 technical points required) 30 points Total possible points 100 points Price scoring – The evaluation committee will evaluate the price proposals only after it has been determined that the consensus technical score equals or exceeds 49 points (70% of the possible technical score). Firms scoring less than 49 technical points will be eliminated from further consideration. The firm meeting the minimum 49 technical points which offers the lowest total cost of services will be awarded the maximum 30 points. June 24 & July 1, 2026

The Mayor and Council of the City of Franklin met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 300 Iberia Street, Franklin, Louisiana. Mayor Eugene P. Foulcard called the meeting to order. Also present were Councilmembers Chuck Autin, Pearl Rack, Lester Levine, Jaime Robison, and City Clerk Karen LeBlanc. Absent were Councilman Joseph Garrison and City Attorney Russel J. Cremaldi. The invocation was offered by Mayor Foulcard and Councilwoman Rack led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. GUESTS: None. PUBLIC COMMENT (for items on the agenda): None. MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilwoman Rack to accept the May 19, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes. Second by Councilman Levine and carried. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Levine, Rack, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison MAYOR’S EXECUTIVE REPORT: Mayor Foulcard asked the public to stay weather aware as there is a tropical system expected to pass through the area over the upcoming weekend. He mentioned that the flood gates will be closed and that pumps are all functional. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Mayor Foulcard stated that the April 2026 Financial Statements were presented to the council. RESOLUTIONS: A motion was made by Councilman Autin to adopt a Resolution authorizing Mayor Eugene P. Foulcard, on behalf of the City of Franklin, to sign a cooperative endeavor agreement with City of Patterson for the improvement of fire protection within the city of Patterson. Second by Councilman Levine and carried. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Levine, Rack, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison A motion was made by Councilman Robison to adopt a Resolution lifting the fireworks and noise restrictions for the City of Franklin’s America 250th Anniversary Celebration. Second by Councilman Levine and carried. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Levine, Rack, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison A motion was made by Councilman Autin to expand the agenda to include a Resolution of the City of Franklin, Louisiana, authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Franklin and the Centerville Volunteer Fire Company for a cooperative endeavor to apply for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the procurement of portable radios and to provide for the cost sharing of required matching funds in the event of a grant award. Second by Councilwoman Rack and carried. No public comment heard on the expansion. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Levine, Rack, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison A motion was made by Councilwoman Rack to adopt a Resolution of the City of Franklin, Louisiana, authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Franklin and the Centerville Volunteer Fire Company for a cooperative endeavor to apply for a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the procurement of portable radios and to provide for the cost sharing of required matching funds in the event of a grant award. Second by Councilman Autin and carried. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Levine, Rack, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Foulcard announced the upcoming Inauguration and Special meeting and invited the public to attend. He also promoted the Soul Food Fest and related events as well as the fireworks display to be held at Parc Sur La Teche on July 4th in recognition of America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Levine. Second by Councilman Autin and carried. CITY OF FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA EUGENE P. FOULCARD, MAYOR ATTEST: Karen LeBlanc Clerk of the Council June 24, 2026

ST. MARY PARISH LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL May 12, 2026 5:00 P.M. St. Mary Parish Library – West End Branch 100 Charenton Road Baldwin, LA 70514 Carla Davis, vice-chair, called the meeting order at 5:02 P.M. In attendance at the roll call were Mary Bailey, Carla Davis Jason Watson, Cherie Laiche, Adriane Kramer, and Ashton Myers. Absent were Don T. Caffery and Karla Vappie Staff present was April Boudreaux, Business Manager. One guest was in attendance, Kristin Holcombe, Kolder and Slaven, LLC. A motion to amend the agenda to include the 2025 financial audit report was made by Mary Bailey and seconded by Adriane Kramer. Motion carried. A motion was made by Adriane Kramer and seconded by Jason Watson to approve the minutes of March 17th regular meeting. Motion carried. There was no public comment. Financial Reports: Ashton Myers presented the budget to actual as of April 30, 2026. Maintenance Report: Ashton Myers gave the maintenance report. The Amelia roof is complete and the final invoice has been paid. The Franklin roof project will begin in June. A schedule of monthly meetings between the library, contractor and architect have been scheduled and the dates have been forwarded to the board. Old Business: The security camera project is ongoing and expected to complete in June. New Business: A motion was made by Cherie Laiche and seconded by Jason Watson to approve amendments to the 2026 budget. Motion carried. Director’s Report: Ashton Myers gave her directors report. A motion was made by Mary Bailey to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Jason Watson. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:05 PM. June 24, 2026

Franklin Banner Daily Review PUBLIC NOTICE The St. Mary Parish Sheriff has amended his 2025-2026 General Fund budget to reflect changes in revenues and expenditures. The following report is a summary. Detailed amended budget figures are available and on file in the finance office of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff. This notice is prepared in compliance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:1304 – 1314. Interested persons may examine the budget document in the finance office of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff at the Parish Courthouse, 500 Main Street, 4th Floor, Franklin, LA 70538 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. General Fund Revenues: Ad valorem taxes $7,050,000 Sales taxes 3,190,000 Intergovernmental revenues 1,961,800 Fees charged for services 2,452,500 Investment income 386,300 Miscellaneous revenues 49,400 Total Revenues $15,090,000 Expenditures: Personnel and related benefits 10,785,000 Operating services 1,448,000 Materials and supplies 1,819,000 Debt Service 15,000 Capital outlay 1,431,600 Total Expenditures 15,498,600 Excess (deficiency) of revenues (408,600) over expenditures Other financing sources: Transfers In (Out) (343,414) Net Change in fund balances (752,014) Fund Balance, beginning of year 12,199,249 Fund Balance, end of year $11,447,235 Publish on Wednesday, June 24, 2026

TOWN OF BALDWIN TOWN HALL MEETING 305 HIGHWAY 83 BALDWIN, LA 70514 June 11, 2026 5:45P.M.: Public Hearing call to order to obtain public comments for approval of FYE 2025-2026 Budget Amendments Ordinance. There being none, Hearing closed. 5:50P.M.: Public Hearing call to order to obtain public comments for approval of FYE 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Ordinance. There being none, Hearing closed. 1. REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL: All present 3. INVOCATION: Alderwoman Lanceslin - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Tom Watkins, SCPDC - ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES – Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting: Motion by Ms Tillman, 2nd by Mrs Colar. All in favor, motion carried - ACCEPTANCE OF TREASURERS REPORT- Motion made by Mrs Colar; 2nd by Ms Tillman to accept Financials for May 31, 2026. All in favor, motion carried . REQUESTS TO ADDRESS MAYOR AND COUNCIL (2 Min.)- None 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. Town Hall will be closed June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth B. Town Hall will be closed July 3, 2026 in observance of 4th of July C. Department of Treasury adjusted population count for Town of Baldwin now at 1903 9. OLD BUSINESS: A. Motion by Mr Connor to accept and adopt FYE 2025-2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance pending Atty General’s review. 2nd by Ms Lanceslin. Roll call vote: YES - Ms. Bowser, Mrs. Colar, Mr. Connor, Ms. Lanceslin, Ms. Tillman B. Motion by Mr Connor to accept and adopt FYE 2026–2027 Proposed Budget Ordinance pending Atty General’s review. 2nd by Ms. Tillman. Roll call vote: YES - Ms. Bowser, Mrs. Colar, Mr. Connor, Ms. Lanceslin, Ms. Tillman C. BC-1009 Inspection/Demolition update – SCPD Tom Watkins: Savoy’s have completed clean up; Motion by Mr Connor and 2nd by Ms Tillman to remove from demolition. All in favor, motion carried D. BC-1010 Inspection/Demolition update – SCPD Tom Watkins: Savoy’s have completed clean up; Motion by Mr Connor and 2nd by Ms Tillman to remove from demolition. All in favor, motion carried 10. NEW BUSINESS: A. Committee Reports – Acknowledge Mrs Jennifer C. Lanceslin passed away, part of the Beautiful Club B. Resolution of Respect – Mrs. Bernadette L. Stewart. Motion by Ms Bowser; Unanimous 2nd , All in favor, motion carried C. Chief Gibson: Permission to move David Ageous status from PT Officer to Reserve Officer. Motion made by Ms Lanceslin; 2nd by Mr Connor. All in favor, motion carried D. Chief Gibson: Permission to hire LaTayzia Brown as PT Officer. Background check cleared by Atty Tabb. Motion by Mr Connor, 2nd by Ms Tillman. All in favor, motion carried E. Mayor: To enter agreement with SCPDC to evaluate property located at 409 Rosebud, Baldwin LA. Motion by Ms Lanceslin, 2nd by Ms Tillman. All in favor, motion carried F. Resolution – Recognizing Mrs. Gladys Gabriel Brandon as the oldest senior citizen, at 101 yrs, for Town of Baldwin. Motion by Mr Connor; Unanimous 2nd. All in favor, motion carried June 11, 2026 – Page 2 G. Motion to expand the Agenda to introduce a Resolution of Respect for Mrs. Jennifer Collins Lanceslin. Motion by Ms Tillman; 2nd by Ms Bowser. All in favor, motion carried H. Motion by Ms Bowser, Unanimous 2nd, to accept a Resolution of Respect for Mrs. Jennifer Collins Lanceslin. All in favor, motion carried 1. ADJOURN June 24, 2026

TOWN OF JONESBORO ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AIRPORT MOWING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Jonesboro, Louisiana, at Town Hall, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251, until 10:00 A.M. CST on July 10, 2026, for Airport Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Services at the Jonesboro Municipal Airport (F88). At the time and place stated above, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The successful bidder shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, fuel, and transportation necessary to perform mowing and grounds maintenance services for approximately 147 acres of airport property, including but not limited to: • Mowing of all airport grounds; • Weed eating and trimming; • Bush hogging as required; • Herbicide application as necessary; • Debris removal associated with grounds maintenance; • Tree trimming and vegetation control; • Maintenance of areas surrounding runway lighting, taxiways, navigational aids, drainage areas, and other airport facilities. Services should be performed on a bi-weekly basis or more frequently as necessary to maintain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliance and airport safety standards. The contract term shall be for one (1) year. The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience upon thirty (30) days’ written notice. Bidders shall submit a fixed monthly price for all services. Each bidder shall provide proof of: • Current business license; • General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000; • Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by Louisiana law; • References demonstrating similar grounds maintenance experience. Subcontracting shall not be permitted without the prior written approval of the Mayor of the Town of Jonesboro. Bid documents may be obtained from Town Hall, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251, during regular business hours. The Town of Jonesboro reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town of Jonesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TOWN OF JONESBORO Publish: June 24, 2026 July 1, 2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $48.00 on Jun 24 & Jul 1, 2026.

SHERIFF'S SALE PARISH OF JACKSON STATE OF LOUISIANA VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC # 38157 MARLON M. JARRELL, JR., MARLON JARRELL, JR., MARLON JARRELL By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 5th day of August, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit: 2006 CMH LOCEL MOBILE HOME BEARING SEARING NUMBER CS2008343TNAB, IMMOBILIZED ONTO AND INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOT 2, 3, 4, & 5 OF BLOCK 1 OF EROS, LOUISIANA, AS SHOWN BY ORIGINAL PLAT AND SURVEY OF SAID TOWN OF EROS, NOW ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATED IN EROS, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA. Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITH benefit of appraisal. BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER June 24, 2026 July 29, 2026 S/LISA BURRIS, DEPUTY Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jun 24 & Jul 29, 2026.

A public hearing will be held at the Eros Village Hall on July 6, 2026 at 5:15 pm to discuss the proposed Ordinance to adopt the Louisiana Revised Statute Title 32 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation as the official enforceable law for the Village of Eros. The regular monthly Board of Aldermen meeting is set to follow at 5:30 pm. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jun 18, 21, 24 & 26, 2026.