PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ReNEW-Reinventing Education will introduce the 2026-27 budget and hold its first public hearing on the 2026-27 budget on May 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm at Edgar P Harney Building located at 2503 Willow St., New Orleans, LA 70113 (LA R.S. 39:1307). ReNEW-Reinventing Education is the charter school management organization operating ReNEW Laurel Elementary, ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Elementary, ReNEW Schaumburg Elementary, and ReNEW Moton Lakefront Elementary. A physical copy of the 2026-2027 budget is available at 10001 Lake Forest Blvd., Suite 710, New Orleans, LA 70127. 186911-may 9-aug 27 $

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - The Louisiana Office of State Parks is requesting proposals for a Public-Private Partnership project to design, construct, and operate a high-quality recreational vehicle campground and related amenities. For more information go to opportunitiesinlouisiana.com. 192988-jul 2-aug 15-45t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TITLE: DEPENDENT ELIGIBILITY AUDIT SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4740 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: JULY 22, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: AUGUST 21, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: AUGUST 7, 2026 @10:00 A.M. TEAMS: MEETING ID: 220 409 743 584 302 PASSCODE: nb27mm9i Dates are subject to changes via an addendum posted by the Bureau of Purchasing on the Citys supplier portal. If this solicitation is federally funded, prospective bidder/respondent must pay particular attention to all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and the State of Louisiana. The Bureau of Purchasing uses commodity codes to notify suppliers of the release of a sourcing event and subsequent modifications via addendum. Note that you would receive those notifications if you selected the following commodity code(s) before the release of the sourcing event: COMMODITY CODE(s): 946-20 The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages minority-owned and women-owned businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses and small businesses to respond to this solicitation, or to participate in subcontracting opportunities pursuant to this solicitation. Any person with disabilities requires special accommodation must contact the buyer listed within the bid no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. For more information about this sourcing event, go to www.nola.gov and click on BRASS Supplier Portal under BIDS & CONTRACTS. Once on the Supplier Portal, search Open Events. Thank you for your interest in doing business with the City of New Orleans. James C. Simmons, Jr. Chief Procurement Officer Advertising Dates: July 22, 29 and August 5, 2026 195000-jul 22-29-aug 5-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026, 1:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CITY HALL, 1300 PERDIDO STREET CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (CITY HALL - 1E07) The City Planning Commission, in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended, will hold a public hearing. The public hearing will consider the following proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans. Materials for these items may be viewed via https://onestopapp.nola.gov/ The public comment deadline is 5 pm on the Monday that is 8 days before the meeting date. Zoning Docket 074/26 Applicant(s): Farr Family Trust Request: Conditional use to permit the expansion in floor area of an established multi-family dwelling in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District Property description: Square 46, Lots 16, 17, and 18, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Calhoun Street, Perrier Street, Prytania Street, and Henry Clay Avenue Address(es): 1227-1229 Calhoun Street Zoning Docket 075/26 Applicant: Eldridge Stephens Request: Zoning change from an HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District to an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and a conditional use to permit the retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages Property description: Square 1077, Lot C1, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by North Galvez Street, Desire Street, North Miro Street, and Piety Street Address(es): 3315-3319 North Galvez Street Zoning Docket 076/26 Applicant(s): Pauger McShane, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a hotel over 10,000 square feet in floor area in an HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Trem/Bywater Commercial District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District Property description: Square 377, Lots A and B-1, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Pauger Street, Joseph Guillaume Place, North Rampart Street, and Saint Anthony Street Address(es): 1722-1732 Pauger Street Zoning Docket 077/26 Applicant(s): Trinity Church Request: Amendment to Ordinance No. 28,694 MCS (Zoning Docket 009/21) to expand the Trinity School campus to include Lot 6 on Square 172 (1223 Josephine Street) and to authorize the construction of a nursery school building on Lots 6 and 8A (proposed Lot 8B) on Square 172, in an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District Property description: Lots 6 and 8A (proposed Lot 8B) on Square 172; Lot 16-A on Square 203; Lots 13, 14, 15, 1-A, TE1, TE2, and an undesignated lot on Squares 171 and 178, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Jackson Avenue, Prytania Street, Josephine Street, Chestnut Street, Saint Andrew Street, and Camp Street Address(es): 1207, 1227-1329, and 1401-1411 Jackson Avenue; 2112 and 2119-2125 Coliseum Street; 1200-1326 and 1223-1233 Josephine Street; and 2111-2129 Camp Street Zoning Docket 078/26 Applicant(s): First Emanuel Baptist Church Request: Zoning change from an HU-RM1 Historic Urban Multi-Family Residential District to an MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District or HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and a conditional use for a parking lot (principal use) Property description: Square 238, Lot X-1, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Carondelet Street, Saint Andrew Street, Saint Mary Street, and Saint Charles Avenue Address(es): 1900 Carondelet Street Zoning Docket 079/26 Applicant(s): 4001 Magazine Owner, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a standard restaurant in an HU-B1 Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District and the Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District Property description: Square 227, Lot X, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Magazine Street, Constantinople Street, Camp Street, and Marengo Street Address(es): 4001 Magazine Street and 910 Constantinople Street Zoning Docket 080/26 Applicant(s): Sanaro, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a hotel in the CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District Property description: Square 218, Lots A and 6 or 21, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Carondelet Street, Girod Street, Julia Street, and Saint Charles Avenue Address(es): 714-716 Carondelet Street and 730 Girod Street In person public comment: The City Planning Commission, in accordance with Article 4 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended, will hear proponents and opponents to the above proposed changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Law of the City of New Orleans. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and all relevant comments concerning the proposed changes are encouraged. The CPC has established public hearing rules within its Administrative Rules, Policies, & Procedures, which are available on the CPC website (www.nola.gov/cpc). Written public comment: You may also submit written comments to the Executive Director in advance by mail (1300 Perdido Street, 7th floor, New Orleans LA 70112) or email (CPCinfo@nola.gov). All written comments must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, August 3. July 22, July 29 and August 5, 2026 Robert Rivers, Executive Director NOCP 9166 194997-jul 22-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) by the Procurement Department, Room 5055, 2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114, until 2:00 PM (CDT) on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time, and a tabulation will be made for consideration by the Owner in awarding the Contract. Bids received after the above-designated date and time will not be opened and will be rejected. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: GYMNASIUM MECHANICAL IMPROVEMENTS @ Elijah Brimmer School 5624 Freret St New Orleans, LA 70115 PROJECT NUMBER: 1TB No. 26-FAC-0110 Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from: Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC 4001 Division St, Metairie, LA 70002 Attn: Stephen Gholston sgholston@infinityec.com (504)304-0548 Bid documents will be emailed by Engineer or a downloadable link will be provided to obtain bid documents in PDF format. 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 the Orleans Parish School Board Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board, 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 Bond and a 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. If the Surety is not listed on the Treasury List, and has less than an "A-" rating (as shown in the latest edition of A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide) the maximum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars), or fifteen percent of the Surety's policyholders' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance), whichever is less. If the Surety is not listed on the Treasury List, and has at least an "A"- rating or better (as shown in the latest edition of A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide), the maximum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is fifteen percent of the Surety's policyholders' 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, and shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Elijah Brimmer School Gymnasium located at 5624 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115. Attendance at this conference is NOT required but highly encouraged and Bidders are advised that they will be required to state on the Bid Form that they are familiar with the Project site located at 5624 Freret St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Mechanical and Electrical Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(a). 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 (B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. NOTICE OF PUBLIC FUNDING: Notice is hereby given that this Project is to be financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time the Bids are received. As a result, pursuant to La. R.S. 38:2215, the Owner is exempt from the requirement of acting to award the Contract or reject all Bids within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt of the Bids. Pursuant to this Statute, the Owner specifically reserves the right to hold all Bids for greater than forty-five (45) calendar days. The Orleans Parish School Board shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. INCORPORATION OF INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS INTO ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Instructions to Bidders contained in the Bid Documents (referenced above), and all requirements contained therein, are incorporated into this Advertisement for Bids as if completely set forth herein. By: Mr. Paul Lucius Executive Director of Procurement Insertion dates: (1) Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (2) Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (3) Wednesday, August 5, 2026 194756-jUL 22-29-AUG 5-3T

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Bid #3161 Southern University at New Orleans is soliciting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to provide Dumpster Rental and Garbage Disposal Services. Rental services include dumpsters on both the Main and Park Campus. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Monday, August 0, 2026 at 10:00 am and the Opening Bid Conference Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:00 am. Both meetings are located at 6400 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA 70126 in the Emmitt Bashful Building (Admin. Bldg.), 3rd Floor, Rm. #306. Sealed bids will be received by Southern University at New Orleans in the Purchasing Department, Emmitt Bashful Bldg. Rm. #202 up to 10:00 am August 25, 2026. To be shown in the newspaper: July 22, July 29, and August 5, 2026 Contact Person: Marilyn Gilmore-Manuel, Purchasing Director mmanuel@suno.edu or (504) 286-5020 194582-jul 22-29-aug 5-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS St. John the Baptist Parish Council will receive Proposals for: Fire Department Property & Casualty Insurance St. John the Baptist Parish (herein referred to as the Parish) hereby issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified companies (herein referred to as Company) for Fire Department Property & Casualty Insurance. Proposals shall be addressed to the St. John the Baptist Parish Council and delivered to the receptionist at The St. John the Baptist Parish Government Complex, 1811 West Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA not later than 9:45 A.M. local time on August 13, 2026. Proposal package shall be clearly marked: RFP 2026.18 Fire Department Property & Casualty Insurance. Any proposals received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed proposals will be read aloud at 10:00 A.M. local time on August 13, 2026 in the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Complex Council Chambers located at 1811 West Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA. Proposal documents may be viewed on or downloaded from the parish website, www.sjbparish.com; obtained by contacting Peter Montz or Mellissa Levandoske at the above address, phone 985-652-9569, or p.montz@Stjohn-la.gov or m.tassara@Stjohn-la.gov or downloaded and proposals electronically submitted on www.centralbidding.com. Questions and comments regarding this Proposal must be submitted in writing to St. John the Baptist Parish, Purchasing & Procurement Department, ATTN: Peter Montz, 1811 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068 or via e-mail to p.montz@stjohn-la.gov no later than 10:00 A.M. on August 7, 2026. The Parish reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities or informalities incidental thereto, and to accept any proposal, which the Parish feels serves its best interest. Such action will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statues. Any person with disabilities requiring Special Accommodation must contact the St. John the Baptist Parish Council Office at (985) 652-9569 no later than seven (7) days prior to proposal opening. Participation by minority and female owned business, as well as businesses located in this Parish, is encouraged. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL Publish: July 22, 2026 July 29, 2026 August 5, 2026 194581-jul 22-29-aug 5-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Port of South Louisiana hereby advertises for bids for: Project: Port of South Louisiana Project Name: Riverplex Megapark Heavy Haul Road and Construction Bridge Location: Ascension Parish, LA NOTICE: Pursuant to La. Stat. Ann. 38:2215, public notice is hereby given that for this project the funding will not be readily available at the times the bids are received and therefore the statutory time periods for holding bids, issuance of work orders and to commence work shall not be applicable as the contract is to be financed by bonds which are required to be sold after opening of bids on the contract, or the contract is to be financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time bids are opened. By submitting a bid, prospective bidders acknowledge this notice The Port of South Louisiana shall incur no obligation to the bidder until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. Description of Basic Work: Scope of work consists of the construction of: A. Mobilization and Demobilization 1. Mobilization and demobilization of all equipment, manpower, and all other items necessary to complete the work outlined in the attached documents. B. Site Clearing 1. Contractor shall be responsible for clearing and grubbing the project site in accordance with the Project Drawings and as delineated in the Technical Specifications. C. Survey 1. Contractor shall be responsible for all survey and layout work necessary for the construction of the Marine Offloading Facility, Heavy Haul Road, and Mega-Bridge Structure in accordance with the Project Drawings and as delineated in the Technical Specifications. D. Marine Offloading Facility 1. Contractor shall be responsible for the design, procurement, fabrication, and installation of the temporary Marine Offloading Facility, including steel pipe piles, cast-in-place concrete pile caps, and removable steel frame bridge panels in accordance with the Project Drawings and as delineated in the Technical Specifications. Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring the river elevation projections and adding or removing the temporary spacer frames and deck panels as needed for operational purposes. +15 at Donaldsonville gage E. Heavy Haul Road 1. Contractor shall be responsible for the construction of the temporary earthen Heavy Haul Road, including procurement and installation of fill material and fabrication and installation of the concrete abutment in accordance with the Project Drawings and as delineated in the Technical Specifications. F. Mega-Bridge Structure 1. Contractor shall be responsible for the design, procurement, fabrication, and installation of the temporary Mega-Bridge Structure, including support piling , steel beam framing, steel decking, and guardrail in accordance with the Project Drawings and as delineated in the Technical Specifications. G. Mooring and Breasting Dolphins 1. Contractor shall be responsible for the procurement, fabrication, and installation of two (2) mooring dolphins, including all mooring hardware, and three (3) breasting dolphins, including fenders, in accordance with the Project Drawings and as delineated in the Technical Specifications. Contractor shall also be responsible for the fabrication and installation of a temporary floating pontoon for barge breasting as shown in the Project Drawings. H. Maintenance of Heavy Haul Road 1. Contractor shall be responsible for the periodic maintenance of the earthen heavy haul road for a period of three (3) years after completion of construction. Contractor shall perform monthly inspections of the heavy haul road and add fill material as needed to maintain the design elevation and side slopes as shown in the Project Drawings, particularly after high river periods. Contractors shall also provide adequate drainage for heavy haul road. Description of Alternate No. 1: __________N/A____________________. Description of Alternate No. 2: ___________N/A_____________________ Sealed Bids must be received by the Port of South Louisiana, 1720 Louisiana Highway 44. Reserve, Louisiana 70084, either by mail, hand delivery or electronic bid, NO LATER THAN AUGUST 26, 2026 at 2 PM, local time, Attn: Julia Fisher-Cormier, Sealed Bid Enclosed- [project name], Contractors License Number and Contractors name should be printed outside of the sealed bid. Promptly thereafter, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Port of South Louisiana, 1720 Louisiana Highway 44. Reserve, Louisiana 70084. Electronic bids are accepted on the Central Auction House Bidding Website: www.centralauctionhouse.com Complete Bidding Documents may be examined at the Port of South Louisiana, 1720 Louisiana Highway 44, Reserve, Louisiana 70084 or at www.centralauctionhouse.com upon deposit of twice the actual cost of reproduction for each set of documents. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished prime bidders shall be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction shall be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Contact information shall be provided by persons requesting bidding documents including email, mobile phone, fax number and physical address information for the purpose of addenda distribution. by either facsimile transmission, e-mail, other electronic means, by hand, or by overnight delivery using a nationally recognized carrier. All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. In accordance with La R.S. 38:2212 B. (5) 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 following conditions are met: (a) The signature on the bid is that of any corporate officer listed on the most current annual report on file with the secretary of state, or the signature on the bid is that of any member of a partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or other legal entity listed in the most current business records on file with the secretary of state. (b) The signature on the bid is that of an authorized representative as documented by the legal entity certifying the authority of the person. (c) The legal entity has filed in the appropriate records of the secretary of state of this state, an affidavit, resolution, or other acknowledged or authentic document indicating the names of all parties authorized to submit bids for public contracts. Such document on file with the secretary of state shall remain in effect and shall be binding upon the principal until specifically rescinded and canceled from the records of the office. See the Contract Documents for Certificates of Insurance requirements. BID PROTEST PROCEDURE By submitting a bid, bidders agree that any and all disputes arising from or connected with the bidding on or award of the contract for this project shall be resolved by way of the following which bidders acknowledge as the available administrative remedy: 1. Any and all bidders' information shall be available upon request as a public record, either no sooner than nine (9) working days following the bid opening or after the recommendation of award by the public entity or the design professional, whichever occurs first, and the requester shall pay reasonable reproduction costs. 2. Any protest of the responsiveness of a bid or responsibility of a bidder shall be submitted in writing and received by the Port of South Louisiana and the design professional of record within fourteen (14) working days following the bid opening. Any protest of the award of the contract shall be submitted in writing and received by the Port of South Louisiana and the design professional of record within three (3) working days following the award. 3. A written protest shall fully identify the reasons and the evidence offered to support the protest. 4. At the discretion of the Port of South Louisiana, either an informal hearing will be conducted or a decision on the protest will be issued within three (3) working days of receiving the protest. Disqualification of a potential bidder or as the low bidder on grounds that such bidder is not a responsible bidder shall be conducted pursuant to La. Stat. Ann. 38:2212 X. A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD On Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Port of South Louisiana / Administrative Building / Board Room 1720 LA-44, Reserve, LA 70084. All prospective bidders shall be present at the beginning of the pre-bid conference and shall remain in attendance for the duration of the conference. Any prospective bidder who fails to attend the conference on time or remain for the duration may be disqualified as a bidder or prohibited from submitting a bid for the project. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Highway, Street, and Bridge construction, Heavy construction. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days after the actual date of opening thereof except as provided by La R.S. 38:2214(C). The parties may mutually agree to extend the bid for additional days. Pursuant to La R.S. 38:2214(B) the Owner reserves its right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the bidding documents shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. Julia Fisher-Cormier Executive Director Port of South Louisiana Advertisement Dates: July 22, 2026 July 29, 2026 August 5, 2026 END OF DOCUMENT 194579-jul 22-29-aug 5-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received until the hour of 11:00 a.m. Wednesday August 12, 2026 at the Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office Administrative Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La. 4th floor, room 411. Bids will be opened at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday August 12, 2026 and read aloud for: Pro-Guard Products Detailed list of specifications is available at the above address. The Sheriff, Parish of Jefferson, reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part and waive formalities. JOSEPH LOPINTO III, SHERIFF PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LA. Bid # 26-AUG-1202 ADV: The New Orleans Advocate July 22, 29 and August 5, 2026 194418-jul 22-29-aug 5-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Sealed Bids for the Cooling Tower Renovation will be received at the Jackson Barracks 6400 Saint Claude Bldg. 3022 New Orleans, Louisiana. 70117 until 11:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY JOHN WALKER OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from Louisiana Military Department (CFMO) (318) 664-4558. Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at 420 F Street, Pineville, Louisiana 71360. Attention: John Walker, E-Mail Address: John.F.Walker3.ctr@army.mil or via phone (318) 664-4558. A Mandatory Pre-Bid conference and site visit is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CT on, Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Jackson Barracks Jackson Barracks 6400 Saint Claude Bldg. 3022 New Orleans, Louisiana. 70117 . Attendance at this Conference is mandatory. Prospective bidders must attend the entire mandatory Pre-Bid conference in order to submit a bid. The Pre-bid conference shall be conducted within current appropriate guidelines concerning COVID-19. The Military Department and CFMO point of contact is John Walker, Email: John.F.Walker3.ctr@army.mil , Bldg. 420 F St., Room 233, Pineville, LA 71360. BIDS SHALL BE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM CONTRACTORS THAT ATTEND THE ENTIRE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY JOHN WALKER OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS BEFORE THE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE. All Bids must be accompanied by Bid Security equal to five percent (5%) of the Base Bid and Additional Bid Items (ABI) and must be in the form of a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B) (5). The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana, equal to 100% of the Contract amount, including Additional Bid Items (ABI), if required. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of Bids except under the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214. Electronic Bid Documents may be submitted by Contractors to the Construction & Facilities Management Office by submitting their bid along with their bid security to https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/. Electronic bids must be submitted to be posted prior to 11:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Hard copies of the contractors electronically submitted packet must be sent to Construction Facility Management Office, ATTN: John Walker, 420 F Street, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA. 71360, telephone (318) 664-4558. Contractors MUST attend the mandatory Pre-Bid conference scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, August 12, 2026., at the above listed location in order to submit an electronic bid. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Bids for just cause. In accordance with directives and guidance published by Facility Planning and Control, the Louisiana Revised Statutes, the provisions and requirements of those stated in the advertisement for bids and those required on the bid form shall not be waivered. The Louisiana Military Department Deputy Director for Contracting and Purchasing and the State Contracting Officer do not possess authority to waive any informality incidental thereto. The Owner shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. The Louisiana Military Department is a participant in the Louisiana Initiative for Small Entrepreneurships (SE) Program (the Hudson Initiative) and the Veteran-Owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Entrepreneurships Program (the Veteran Initiative). Bidders are encouraged to consider participation. 193102-jul 22-29-aug 5-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE ADVERTISEMENT OF ONLINE AUCTION The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office will proceed to sell used fleet vehicles and surplus equipment to the highest bidder. The auction will be held ONLINE ONLY. The auction will open online on August 19, 2026 and close on August 25, 2026 JJKANE Southeast Region timed auction. Items will be viewable online beginning August 12, 2026. To register and view auction items, please visit www.jjkane.com. Direct all inquiries to Jordan Bane at 769-231-2679. JOSEPH LOPINTO III, SHERIFF PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LA. ADV: The New Orleans Advocate Adv: July 22, 29 and August 5, 2026 193039-jul 22-29-aug 5-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) by the Procurement Department, Room 5055, 2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114, until 2:00 PM (CDT) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time, and a tabulation will be made for consideration by the Owner in awarding the Contract. Bids received after the above-designated date and time will not be opened and will be rejected. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: HVAC Replacement at Warren Easton High School 3019 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 PROJECT NUMBER: ITB26-FAC-0043 Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from: Crumb Engineering, LLC 4609 Fairfield Street Metairie, LA 70006 Attn: Jason Crumb jcrumb@crumbengineering.com 504-455-4450 Bid documents will be emailed by Architect or a downloadable link will be provided to obtain bid documents in PDF format. 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 the Orleans Parish School Board Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board, 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 Bond and a 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. If the Surety is not listed on the Treasury List, and has less than an A- rating (as shown in the latest edition of A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide) the maximum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars), or fifteen percent of the Suretys policyholders' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance), whichever is less. If the Surety is not listed on the Treasury List, and has at least an A- rating or better (as shown in the latest edition of A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide), the maximum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is fifteen percent of the Suretys policyholders' 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, and shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Warren Easton High School located at 3019 Canal Street., New Orleans, LA 70119. Attendance at this conference is NOT required but highly encouraged and Bidders are advised that they will be required to state on the Bid Form that they are familiar with the Project site located at 3019 Canal Street, New Orleans, La 70019 Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Mechanical Work. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(a). 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 (B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. NOTICE OF PUBLIC FUNDING: Notice is hereby given that this Project is to be financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time the Bids are received. As a result, pursuant to La. R.S. 38:2215, the Owner is exempt from the requirement of acting to award the Contract or reject all Bids within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt of the Bids. Pursuant to this Statute, the Owner specifically reserves the right to hold all Bids for greater than forty-five (45) calendar days. The Orleans Parish School Board shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. INCORPORATION OF INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS INTO ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Instructions to Bidders contained in the Bid Documents (referenced above), and all requirements contained therein, are incorporated into this Advertisement for Bids as if completely set forth herein. By: Mr. Paul Lucius Executive Director of Procurement Insertion dates: (1) Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (2) Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (3) Wednesday, August 12, 2026