NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 1881 Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: RFx No. 3000026048, Statewide Remediation Services, 4/07/26 Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.la.gov/doa/osp/ or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Amy Vincent Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 March 17,2026 12166911

Public Notice Pursuant to La. R.S. 22:691.4.E.(2) notice Is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Insurance, located at 1702 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 will hold a public hearing concerning the acquisition of Bankers Life Insurance Company of Louisiana by DB Insurance Co Ltd and Nam Ho Kim (Individual). The Hearing will begin at 10:00 am in the Poydras Hearing room located on the first floor. Any written comments or questions must be submitted to the above address marked attention "Company Licensing" and be received no later than two days before the Hearing date. Email comments or questions can be submitted to publiccomments@ldi.la.gov. Interested parties may also participate electronically by going to ldi.la.gov/public-hearings and clicking on the link provided therein on the date and time stated above. Timothy J. Temple Commissioner of Insurance Louisiana Department of Insurance March 16, 17, 18 2026 LLOU0475530 $55.89

RFQ INVITED RFQ electronically submitted are hereby invited by Henry Whitehorn Sr., Sheriff, Caddo Parish Louisiana for the following: OUTSTANDING COURT FINES & FEES AND TRAFFIC CITATIONS Electronic RFQ must be returned to the Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office via email to: Purchasing Agent (jacqueline.williams@caddosheriff.org). OUTSTANDING COURT FINES & FEES AND TRAFFIC CITATIONS Electronic RFQ is available at www.Bidnetdirect.com. Vendors desiring to submit electronic RFQ must register with Bidnet Direct, no fee is required. All RFQs submitted electronically shall include a digital signature. As required by Louisiana State Law, ALL RFQs must be submitted by 2:30 p.m. onAPRIL 7, 2026 (i.e., electronic RFQs must be finalized in Bidnet Direct) NO RFQs WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS TIME. At 3:00 p.m. on April 7, 2026, ALL RFQs will be read publicly at the Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office, 505 Travis Street, Suite 700, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101-3029; meaning, at the indicated hour, electronic RFQs will be downloaded. Please refer to the provisions and requirements of the Louisiana Public Bid Law (Louisiana Revised Statute4s 38:2211 et seq.,) the requirements stated in the advertisement for bids, and the requirements set forth in the bidding documents. HENRY WHITEHORN, SR. SHERIFF, CADDO PARISH LOUISIANA 12170183 3/17 3/24/26 ($141.20)

LEGAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PARISH OF CADDO, LOUISIANA. Notice is hereby given of violation(s) of Chapter 30, Section 30-52 of the Code of Ordinances, Parish of Caddo. The property is a residential locality at 464 Dixon Rd, Shreveport, Louisiana. GEO number: 161414-012-0029-00. The owner is George Noble Gregory, of 464 Dixon Ave, Shreveport, Louisiana. After inspection of the property the department found the property to have a high volume of junk and trash on the property and 1 inoperable recreational vehicle . This is the NOTICE OF VIOLATION informing them and any interested parties that the violation(s) need to be abated or corrected within 14 days. If the violations are not abated or corrected the Caddo Parish Public Works Department will take actions after the 14 days to have the violations corrected. The cost of correcting the violations will be that of the owners, plus an administrative cost of $150.00 will be charged to the owners and if not paid within 30 days a lien will be placed on the property. Contact the Public Works Department at 318-226-6930, CELL 318-272-0472 or in person at 505 Travis Street, Suite 820, Shreveport, Louisiana for further information. 12169937 3/17 3/24/26 ($74.78)

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SHREVEPORT Public Notice is hereby given in compliance with Section 38-84(2) of the Shreveport Code of Ordinance (the Ordinance), that the following name property owners are required to abate the properties within ten (10) days for care of premises, securings and inoperable vehicles, and thirty (30) days for demolitions, from the date of publication of this notice. The city shall have the authority to abate any violations(s) enumerated under the provisions of this chapter by the utilization of city resources or a private contractor. Any costs or expenses incurred by the city relative to the abatement of any violations(s) under the provisions of this chapter including, but not limited to orders of the director, the hearing officer, or the city council, shall be the responsibility of the owner in accordance with Section 38-85. Should you appear in Environmental Court, any person found guilty and convicted of violating any provisions of the Ordinance, may be fined in accordance with the schedule of penalties indicated in Section 38.5-7 of the Ordinance. Daily fines shall not exceed $75.00 per day per violation for residential properties and $300.00 per day per violation for commercial properties. Fines for residential properties shall not exceed $5,000.00. Upon proof of age, all senior citizens, 65 and older, shall be given an additional 30 days prior to enforcement under subsection 38.5-8(b). In addition to the above civil penalties, criminal penalties may be assessed by the City in accordance with Section 38-115 of the Ordinance, including additional fines and/or potential imprisonment. If the re-inspection reveals that you have not complied with the Ordinance, the City will issue a contract to have the work performed, and you will be responsible for the payment of all costs incurred by the City for having the work performed, plus an administrative charge of $500.00 (Section 38-72(a)). The City shall be entitled to enforce its lien in accordance with the provisions of this section ad applicable provisions of state law (Section 38-72(b). Demolitions: 1532 Ashton St Jay Calvin Lucas;Almeater Mitchell Lucas;1415 Clanton St Rilla B Reed;1119 Texas Ave Texas Ave Community Assoc;Jason Brown;Tom Chavanne;Charles G Bailey;934 Windsor Dr David James Plater;Amerinational Community Services Inc thru CT Corp System;Amerinational Community Services Inc;5620 Prentiss Ave Kenneth Ray Brown;Kathy Renee Williams Brown;2121 Texas Ave James Irl Harvey III;230 West 74th St Chase Pittman;119 E 79th St Yellowbird Investments LLC;Robin Tillman ;Shirley Tillman ;Cody Investments LLC;R Lee Harvill;Diann F Harvill;Reliable Financial Services of Shreveport;Reliable Financial Services of Shreveport Inc c/o James Nolan;249 W 75th St OLR LLC;Michael Faulk;JWH Properties LLC c/o Jason W Hyde;424 Topeka St Dillon Lea Matlock;6171 Rightway Bl Racheal Gabriell Hines 9/80 etal;Clarence Hines Jr 9/40;Esther Lee Hines 1/8 (Unopened Succession of) c/o Racheal Hines;Brenda Faye Hines 9/40;Darrell Wayne Hines 1/10;Roland Talbert Hines 1/10;Cato Hines 9/80;2832 Catherine St Kenneth Wayne Sweat;Lillie Mary Jenkins Sweat;US Bank NA as Trustee for JP Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp 2006-WMC1;JPMorgan Chase Bank NA;3210 Kentucky Ave Nakyle C Toreyon Delong;1101 Texas Ave Texas Ave Community Assoc;Jason Brown;Tom Chavanne Care of Premises: 4008 Curtis Ln Mario Singer;2924 Catherine St Eunice Wilkerson;6635 Line Ave Young Moon LLC;Jiyoun Son;ABTB Louisiana LLC;Incorporating Services Ltd;Judd Wishnow, Mgr ABTB La LLC;5620 Prentiss Ave Kenneth Ray Brown;Kathy Renee Williams Brown;613 E 67th St Mardie Christopher Cain;9325 Kildare Park Rd Christopher C Duhe;230 West 74th St Chase Pittman;2121 Texas Ave James Irl Harvey III;1415 Clanton St Rilla B Reed;2560 Regent St Dessie Lee Mosley;249 W 75th St OLR LLC;Michael Faulk;JWH Properties LLC c/o Jason W Hyde;836 River Oaks Dr William R Geaslin;435 Sandefur Dr Ernest Leon Cowger Jr;424 Topeka St Dillon Lea Matlock;2890 Willie Mays St Red River Corp;Stanton Dossett II;4607 Fern Ave Michael Webster Woolley;Virginia Garcia Woolley;373 Sandefur Dr Marsha Renee Patterson;1115 Southland Park Dr Teresa Byrd ;Glenn Cooper ;1107 Southland Park Dr Betty F Jennings;1532 Ashton St Jay Calvin Lucas;Almeater Mitchell Lucas;9408 Shartel Dr Barry G Ypya;Mary J Ypya;6171 Rightway Bl Racheal Gabriell Hines 9/80 etal;Clarence Hines Jr 9/40;Esther Lee Hines 1/8 (Unopened Succession of ) c/o Racheal Hines;Brenda Faye Hines 9/40;Darrell Wayne Hines 1/10;Roland Talbert Hines 1/10;Cato Hines 9/80;3314 Alabama Ave Major McDuffy ;Crystal Joy Davis ;2832 Catherine St Kenneth Wayne Sweat;Lillie Mary Jenkins Sweat;US Bank NA as Trustee for JP Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp 2006-WMC1;JPMorgan Chase Bank NA;1102 Sheridan Ave IKAZI Inc;Iram Kareemi Zando;322 W 86th St Rose Marie Alexander;9026 Sara Ln Alfred Ralph Sepulvado;202 E Elmwood St A & M Homes LLC;Floyd Aker;7608 Saint Vincent Ave Fredrick Hemphill;Hermenegildo Metgar Garcia;Karen Castellon-Orozco;332 Olive St Gatorman Properties LLC;Derrek Brown;Registered Agents Inc;7715 Lotus Ln Glenn Dewayne Pollard;719 E 71st St Noman Hassan;9808 Driftwood Cir Robert Fred Welch Jr;2812 Catherine St Robert Williamson;Velma Marie Kyles Freeman Inoperable Vehicles: 2805 Standard Oil Rd (Red/Mazda 6) Heather Michelle P Screws ;Dustin Grey Pickard ;613 E 67th St (Beige/Cadillac DTS) Mardie Christopher Cain;435 Sandefur Dr (Red/Toyota Truck) Ernest Leon Cowger Jr;446 E Dalzell St (Beige/Dodge Ram;Blue/Ford F-350) Drummie A Turner;9410 Pitch Pine Dr (White/Dodge Ram) Kelvin Taylor;Parthenia Taylor;2918 Catherine St (Blue/GMC 3500) Darrick Allen;2816 Catherine St (Maroon/Cadillac Brougham;Maroon/Chevy Impala) Frank Farris;2905 Catherine St (White/Ford Taurus;Gray/Chevy Tahoe) Delores Marshall Hall;2812 Catherine St (Silver/Chevy Cruze;Blue/Chevy Caprice;White/Chevy 1500) Robert Williamson;Velma Marie Kyles Freeman;2819 Catherine St (Brown/Chevy 1500) Jake Cullick Real Estate Inc;Harold D Cullick;1115 Southland Park Dr (Green/Ford Truck) Teresa Byrd ;Glenn Cooper ;277 E 67th St (Blue/Black/Chevy Tahoe) Stanley Chatman;448 E 6th St (Grey/GMC Sierra) Vera Marie Landrum;253 Olive St (White/Ford Explorer;Red/White/Ford F-150) Craig M Veal;Ruth W Veal;6143 Rightway Bl (Burgundy/Chrysler Town & Country;Gray/Cadillac Fleetwood) Troshun Mostey/Mosley Securings: 3825 Hearne Ave Robert Wright;3157 Fulton St Leonard T Wafer;332 Olive St Gatorman Properties LLC;Derrek Brown;Registered Agents Inc Any person or persons acquiring any interest in and to said property will be subject to the requirements of this Notice. Written appeals can be made within TEN (10) days of Publication of PUBLIC NOTICE, pursuant to Section 38-105 and 38.5-6 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances, to the City of Shreveport, Environmental Court, Attn: Department of Property Standards, P. O. Box 31109, Shreveport, LA 71130. 12168213 3/17 3/18/26 ($353.30)

FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT GATEWAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 33:9038.39 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY SALES AND USE TAX AND HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the City Council), acting as the governing authority of the Film and Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the District) will meet at its meeting place, Council Chambers, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, on April 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM, at which time the District intends to take action regarding the levy and collection of a two percent (2%) sales and use tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, the distribution and the storage for use or consumption, of each item of tangible personal property or digital product and on the sales of services, and upon any other transactions, items, or categories that may hereafter be made subject to State sales or use tax unless otherwise prohibited, in the District, as defined by law, and a two percent (2%) hotel occupancy tax upon a fee or rent for occupancy of hotel rooms located within the District commencing on July 1, 2026, all in the manner and subject to the provisions and terms of those portions of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, applicable to sales and use taxes and hotel occupancy taxes levied by the District, for the purposes of funding construction of, acquisition of, and upgrades to capital improvement and economic development projects within the Districts boundaries and any and all authorized purposes under the applicable provisions of Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31, et seq.). 12166989 3/17 3/18/26 ($101.18)

Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District Minutes March 9, 2026 The meeting of the Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District was called to order by Tabatha Taylor at 4:43 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, in the Government Chamber in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). The meeting was called to consider the adoption of a resolution. Tabatha Taylor asked for public comments. Craig Lee and Mike Busada spoke in support. Motion by James Green, seconded by Alan Jackson, to approve the minutes of the Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District, Monday, January 12, 2026 meeting. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Tabatha Taylor, Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Alan Jackson, James Green and Ursula Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Grayson Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION 2 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT A TWO PERCENT (2%) SALES AND USE TAX AND A TWO PERCENT (2%) HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX SOLELY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT GATEWAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT SUCH SALES AND USE TAX AND HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31, et seq.) (the EDD Act) authorizes municipalities, parishes and certain other local governmental subdivisions to create economic development districts to carry out the purposes of the Act, which economic development districts are political subdivisions of the State of Louisiana and possess such power and authority and have such duties as provided by the EDD Act and other law; and WHEREAS, the Section 33:9038.39 of the EDD Act permits economic development districts to levy sales taxes for authorized purposes in addition to any other sales taxes then in existence or permitted to be in existence therein, and provided that in the event there are no qualified electors in the district in question, as certified by the Registrar of Voters, no election shall be required prior to the levy of such sales taxes; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the EDD Act, this the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the City Council) acting as the governing authority of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the City), adopted an ordinance on September 23, 2025, which created the Film and Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District (the District), in accordance with La. R.S. 33:9038.32; and WHEREAS, the City Council, acting as the governing authority of the District, intends to levy a two percent (2%) sales and use tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, the distribution and the storage for use or consumption, of each item of tangible personal property or digital product and on the sales of services, and upon any other transactions, items, or categories that may hereafter be made subject to State sales or use tax unless otherwise prohibited, in the District, as defined by law, and a two percent (2%) hotel occupancy tax upon the fee or rent for occupancy of hotel rooms located within the District commencing on July 1, 2026,, all in the manner and subject to the provisions and terms of those portions of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, applicable to sales and use taxes levied by the District (the District Tax) for the purposes of funding construction of, acquisition of, and upgrades to capital improvement and economic development projects within the Districts boundaries and any and all authorized purposes under the applicable provisions of Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31, et seq.), all in accordance with La. R.S. 33:9038.39; and WHEREAS, pursuant to La. R.S. 33:9038.39, this City Council, acting as the governing authority of the District, desires to give notice of intention relative to the aforesaid action; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the City and the District, that: SECTION 1. Intention to Levy Sales and Use Tax and Hotel Occupancy Tax. In accordance with the EDD Act, and particularly La. R.S. 33:9038.39, this City Council, in its capacity as governing authority of the District, does hereby give notice of its intention to levy and collect the District Tax within the District. SECTION 2. Notice of Intention. The Clerk of Council is hereby authorized and directed to publish a notice of intention, in substantially the following form, which notice shall be published in two consecutive weekly issues of the Citys official journal, starting at least fourteen (14) days before the date when this City Council, acting as the governing authority of the District, will meet in open and public session to hear any objections to the aforesaid actions: * * * * * FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT GATEWAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTPURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 33:9038.39 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEVY SALES AND USE TAX AND HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the City Council), acting as the governing authority of the Film and Entertainment Gateway Economic Development District, State of Louisiana (the District) will meet at its meeting place, Council Chambers, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, on April 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM, at which time the District intends to take action regarding the levy and collection of a two percent (2%) sales and use tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, the distribution and the storage for use or consumption, of each item of tangible personal property or digital product and on the sales of services, and upon any other transactions, items, or categories that may hereafter be made subject to State sales or use tax unless otherwise prohibited, in the District, as defined by law, and a two percent (2%) hotel occupancy tax upon a fee or rent for occupancy of hotel rooms located within the District commencing on July 1, 2026, all in the manner and subject to the provisions and terms of those portions of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, applicable to sales and use taxes and hotel occupancy taxes levied by the District, for the purposes of funding construction of, acquisition of, and upgrades to capital improvement and economic development projects within the Districts boundaries and any and all authorized purposes under the applicable provisions of Part II, Chapter 27, Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (La. R.S. 33:9038.31, et seq.). * * * * * SECTION 3. Public Hearing. At the date, time, and place mentioned in the aforesaid Notice of Intention, or at such other time and place as may be determined by the Mayor and properly advertised, this City Council, acting as the governing authority of the District, will meet in open and public session, to hear any objections to the levy and collection of the District Tax within the boundaries of the District, as described above. SECTION 5. Authorization of Officers. The Mayor and the Clerk of Council are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to do any and all things necessary and incidental to carry out the provisions of this Resolution. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Tabatha Taylor, Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Alan Jackson, James Green and Ursula Bowman. 6. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: Grayson Boucher. 1. Abstentions: 0. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to come before the board, the meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m. //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chair of the District //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of the District 12166951 3/17/26 ($194.57)

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Shreveport proposes to take final action on the following Resolutions and Ordinances Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza, (505 Travis Street). Any rescheduling of the meeting or transition to a video/telephone conference will be announced by official notice. RESOLUTION NO. 23 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT SPORTRAN UPDATED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCY SAFETY PLAN AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, as a recipient of federal revenues, the City of Shreveport is required to comply with federal regulatory requirements for the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, established by 49 C.F.R. Part 673; and WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requested that the City of Shreveport provide a Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan that ensures commitment to developing, implementing, and consistently improving strategies and processes to ensure that transit achieves the highest practicable level of safety; and WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport has developed the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan based on best practices that meet FTA guidelines; and WHEREAS, updates were made to the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan on September 16, 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan attached hereto as Attachment 1 is hereby adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents on behalf of the City of Shreveport relative to the authority granted in the preceding paragraph. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or application, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. RESOLUTION NO. 24 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ENTITY/STATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Shreveport and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) desire to cooperate in the delivery of the project as described herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, acting as the governing authority of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana (the "City"), in due, legal, and regular session convened, that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, be and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Shreveport an Entity/State agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) titled: State Cross Lake Dam Rehabilitation Caddo Parish, State Project No. H.016752 and FEMA Grant No. EMT-2024-GR-05003. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this Resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this Resolution which can be given affect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. RESOLUTION NO. 25 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION GIVING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR THE MAYOR TO PAY THE PREMIUMS AND EXECUTE DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE FOR CITY BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2026, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, Section 10.02 (r) of the Shreveport city Charter requires that the City Council, upon recommendation of the Mayor, shall approve the purchase of insurance to cover the Citys buildings, facilities and activities; and WHEREAS, the Mayor, after consultation with the Director of Finance and the Citys insurance consultants, recommends that the City Council approve the amount and type of the insurance premiums listed below for the calendar year beginning April 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, payment of the following insurance premium invoices for various categories of insurance recommended by the Mayor: LINE OF COVERAGE ESTIMATED PREMIUM Commercial Property $4,302,803 Active Assailant/Deadly Weapon 49,796 $15M Casualty 4,066,912 Airport Liability 91,005 Pollution Liability 122,045 Cyber Liability 157,589 Garbage Truck Fleet Physical Damage 9,000 Crime 3M Limit 34,584 City, Airport, Fire Dept. Package 1,493,864 Drone Coverage 22,202 Estimated Total $10,349,800 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Shreveport, in due, legal and regular session convened, that the City Council approves the invoices for premium payments and that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor, be and he is hereby authorized to direct payment of these invoices and to execute, on behalf of the City, any and all documents necessary to obtain these insurance coverages for the period beginning April 1, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision of item of this resolution or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. RESOLUTION NO. 26 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT AND THE CADDO PARISH SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT TO OPERATE A COMPREHENSIVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES CENTER, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO BY: COUNCILMAN BOUCHER WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport finds that it is necessary to provide a holistic approach to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of interpersonal violence; and WHEREAS, a multi-disciplinary services center can provide coordinated support to survivors under one roof; and WHEREAS, a multi-disciplinary services center can also help survivors navigate the often complex systems of law enforcement, legal aid, and social services; and WHEREAS, Section 26-274(d) of the City of Shreveport Code of Ordinances requires city council approval of all contracts exceeding the sum of $1,000,000; and WHEREAS, the Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office has the capacity to coordinate such a comprehensive multi-disciplinary services center; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Shreveport finds that a substantial public purpose of public health and safety would be served by this effort. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Shreveport, a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Caddo Parish Sheriffs Office for a comprehensive domestic violence multi-disciplinary services center, and any other documentation associated therewith. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any provision or item of this resolution or application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or application, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ORDINANCE NO. 25 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2026 WATER AND SEWERAGE ENTERPRISE FUND BUDGET AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2026 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, in due, regular and legal session convened, that: Ordinance Number 123 of 2025, the 2026 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Budget, is hereby amended as follows: In Section 2. (Appropriations): Decrease Operating Reserves by $3,158,100 Increase Improvements and Equipment by $260,000 Increase Transfer to Capital by $2,898,100 Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 123 of 2025 as amended, shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THUS, DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. ORDINANCE NO. 26 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, 2026 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED HEREIN AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, the City Council provides for the amendment of any previously adopted budget, and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2026 Capital Projects Fund Budget to adjust appropriations and for other purposes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 113 of 2025, the 2026 Capital Projects Fund Budget, be further amended and re-enacted as follows: In Program E (Water Improvements): Increase Project E21001, Citywide Water Infrastructure, by $2,000,000. Funding Source is Water and Sewer Revenue. In Program F (Sewer Improvements): Increase Project F20001, Citywide Sewer Infrastructure, by $898,100. Funding Source is Water and Sewer Revenue. Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 113 of 2025, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that is any provisions or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ORDINANCE NO. 27 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, THE 2026 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT F DISTRICT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED HEREIN AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City Council provides for the amendment of any previously adopted budget, and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2026 Economic Development District F District Special Revenue Fund Budget to adjust appropriations and for other purposes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 134 of 2025, the 2026 the Economic Development District F District Special Revenue Fund Budget be further amended and reenacted as follows: In Section 2. (Appropriations): Decrease Operating Reserves by $100,000 Increase Contractual Services by $100,000 Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 134 of 2025, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that is any provisions or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ORDINANCE NO. 28 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, 2026 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED HEREIN AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City Council provides for the amendment of any previously adopted budget, and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to amend the 2026 Capital Projects Fund Budget to adjust appropriations and for other purposes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in due, regular and legal session convened, that Ordinance No. 113 of 2025, the 2026 Capital Projects Fund Budget, be further amended and re-enacted as follows: In Program D (Drainage Improvements): Increase Project D25001, Neighborhood Drainage Improvements, by $250,000. Funding Source is 2024 GOB Prop #1 Adjust totals and subtotals accordingly. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the remainder of Ordinance 113 of 2025, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that is any provisions or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 12166916 3/17/26 ($349.01)

SUMMARY MINUTES SHREVEPORT CITY COUNCIL ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE March 9, 2026 The Administrative Conference of the City Council of the City of Shreveport, State of Louisiana, was called to order by Chairwoman Taylor, at 3:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026, in the Government Chamber of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. Invocation was given by Councilman Green and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackson. On roll call, the following members were present: Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor, Councilmen Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Councilwoman Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: Councilman 0. The Council met and set the following agenda for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, agenda: * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE March 9, 2026 AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA March 10, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 2026 FEBRUARY 24, 2026 5. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS, COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS, AND REQUIRED REPORTS A. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES B. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS BY THE MAYOR, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN MINUTES C. COMMUNICATIONS OF THE MAYOR RELATIVE TO CITY BUSINESS OTHER THAN AWARDS AND RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS D. REPORTS: Property Standards Report (resolution 7 of 2003) Revenue Collection Plan & Implementation Report (resolution 114 of 2009) Master Plan Committee Report (resolution 132 of 2012) Budget to Actual Financial Report (resolution 183 of 2017) 6. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE 7. ADDING ITEMS TO THE AGENDA, PUBLIC COMMENTS, CONFIRMATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. A. ADDING LEGISLATION TO THE AGENDA (REGULAR MEETING ONLY) AND PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MOTIONS TO ADD ITEMS TO THE AGENDA B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.11 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE) (PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ITEM IS ON THE AGENDA) Jon Glover asked questions about Resolution No(s) 22, 26 and Ordinance No(s) 11 and 12 of 2026. Craig Lee made general comments as it relates to the Entertainment District. Robin Perrero made general comments as it relates to Ordinance No. 22 of 2026. Robert Bruchun made general comments as it relates to Resolution No. 22 of 2026. C. CONFIRMATION AND APPOINTMENTS: Assistant Director of Community Development Thea Scott, Division Manager of Administration - Community Development Cathy Fuller Mitchell 8. CONSENT AGENDA LEGISLATION A. TO INTRODUCE ROUTINE ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE B. TO ADOPT ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: NONE ORDINANCES: NONE 9. REGULAR AGENDA LEGISLATION A. RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE OR WHICH WILL REQUIRE ONLY ONE READING 4 Authorizing the mayor to execute a lease agreement between the City of Shreveport and North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory Commission and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 15 Recognizing Mariah Dawne Hester, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. (A/Taylor) 17 Granting a variance from certain provisions of Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances relative to flood hazard prevention and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 18 Declaring the official intent of the City of Shreveport to reimburse certain capital expenditures from proceeds of lease-purchase agreement and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 19 Authorizing the mayor of the City of Shreveport to execute a change order with Aillet, Fenner, Jolly & McClelland, Inc. for additional design, project management, and traffic engineering services associated with the improved Kings Highway Healthcare and Development Corridor Project, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. 20 Approving the pay scale for Police Civil Service Personnel of the City of Shreveport, effective May 1, 2026, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 21 Approving the pay scale for Fire Civil Service Personnel of the City of Shreveport, effective May 1, 2026, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 22 To allocate funds to specific not-for-profit organizations from funds budgeted in the 2026 General Fund and Riverfront Fund budgets and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. B. INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTIONS (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (MARCH 24, 2026) 23 Authorizing adoption of the City of Shreveport Sportran updated public transportation agency safety plan and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 24 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Entity/State Agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Department of Transportation and Development and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 25 Giving City Council approval for the Mayor to pay the premiums and execute documents in connection with the purchase of insurance for city buildings, facilities and activities for the period beginning April 1, 2026 and otherwise providing with respect thereto 26 Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Shreveport to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City of Shreveport and the Caddo Parish Sheriffs Department to operate a comprehensive domestic violence services center, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES (NOT TO BE ADOPTED PRIOR TO (MARCH 24, 2026) 25 Amending the 2026 Water and Sewerage Enterprise Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 26 Amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 Capital Projects Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 27 Amending the City of Shreveport, 2026 Economic Development District F District Special Revenue Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 28 Amending the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, 2026 Capital Projects Fund Budget, appropriating the funds authorized herein and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 29 To amend Chapter 26 Article VI. Division 3 concerning construction management at risk project contact methods and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 30 To amend Shreveport Code of Ordinances Section 26-210.21, subsection (b), to authorize use of monies generated through the City Prosecutors Pretrial Diversion Program for the Public Safety Fund in addition to program administration; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. D. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE (NUMBERS ARE ASSIGNED ORDINANCE NUMBERS) 11 Amending the 2026 Public Safety Special Revenue Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor, C/Taliaferro, D/Boucher) 12 Amending the 2026 General Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (A/Taylor, C/Taliaferro, D/Boucher) 13 Amending the 2026 Community Development Special Revenue Fund Budget and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 14 Closing and abandoning a portion of a 20 wide drainage dedication in the North Shreveport Business Center District No. 3 Subdivision, in Section 23 (T18N-R14W), and to otherwise provide with respect thereto 15 Declaring a public emergency in connection with the emergency repairs to the sewer main and drainage infrastructure located on Browning Street near Wyngate 16 Declaring a public emergency in connection with the emergency replacement of the transformers at the Lucas Wastewater Treatment Plant for turblex blowers. 17 Levying and authorizing the collection of various taxes totaling 17.000 mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, for the year 2026, in the amounts and for the purposes described herein, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 18 Levying and authorizing the collection of a tax of 11.318 mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the City of Shreveport, Louisiana for the year 2026, for the purpose of paying principal and interest on the outstanding general obligation bonds of the City of Shreveport, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 19 Levying and authorizing the collection of a tax of 9.040 mills per dollar on all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the bounds of the Downtown Development District of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, as defined by La. R.S. 33:2740.38, for the year 2026, in the amounts and for the purposes described herein, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. 20 Zoning Case No. 25-35-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the north side of Fuller Street, approximately 200 feet east of Bernstein Avenue, from R-1-5 (Single Family Residential) to R-1-5 (CZD) (Single Family Residential - Conditional Zoning District) and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) 21 Zoning Case No. 25-155-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the Zoning Map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the east side of Woolworth Road, approximately 730 feet south of Sagewood Drive from R-A Rural Agricultural District to I-1 Light Industrial District, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman) 22 Zoning Case No. 25-157-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the southwest corner of Wilkinson Street and William Avenue from, R-3 Multi-Family Residential to C-4 Heavy Commercial, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (B/Brooks) 23 Zoning Case No. 25-158-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located on the east side of Pines Road, approximately 250 feet south of Five Oaks Drive, from C-2 corridor commercial zoning district to C-3 general commercial zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (G/Bowman) 24 Zoning Case No. 25-159-C: An ordinance to approve the amendment of the zoning map of the UDC, by rezoning property located between Walker Road and Dean Road, from R-1-12, Single Family Residential zoning district to R-E, Residential Estate zoning district, and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. (D/Boucher) 10. TABLED LEGISLATION A. ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS: APPEALS PROPERTY STANDARDS APPEALS: NONE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE APPEALS: NONE METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZBA APPEALS: NONE OTHER APPEALS SOB APPEALS: NONE TAXI APPEALS: NONE REPORTS FROM OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES CLERK'S REPORT: NONE ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the council, the city council meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m. //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chairwoman //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of Council 12166890 3/17/26 ($284.00)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 1879 Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: RFx No. 3000026048, Statewide Remediation Services, 4/07/26 Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.la.gov/doa/osp/ or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Amy Vincent Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 March 17,2026 12166881

Public Notice Pursuant to La. R.S. 22:691.4.E.(2) notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Insurance, located at 1702 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 will hold a public hearing concerning the acquisition of Bankers Life Insurance Company of Louisiana by DB Insurance Co Ltd and Nam Ho Kim (Individual). The Hearing will begin at 10:00 am in the Poydras Hearing room located on the first floor. Any written comments or questions must be submitted to the above address marked attention "Company Licensing" and be received no later than two days before the Hearing date. Email comments or questions can be submitted to publiccomments@ldi.la.gov. Interested parties may also participate electronically by going to ldi.la.gov/public-hearings and clicking on the link provided therein on the date and time stated above. Timothy J. Temple Commissioner of Insurance Louisiana Department of Insurance March 16, 17, 18 2026 LLOU0475521 $77.96

INVITATION FOR BID SEALED or ELECTRONIC BIDS, addressed to the Purchasing Agent for the City of Shreveport, must be received in the Purchasing Division, Government Plaza, Suite 610, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, not later than 2:00 p.m. on April 7, 2026. Shortly thereafter, bids will be publicly opened and announced in the Finance Departments Conference Room 690, Government Plaza, for the following project: IFB 26-015 WWT-156 Replacement of Influent Screw Pumps at N. Regional WWTP PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Municipal and Public Works Construction Designers Estimate: $3,108,000.00 NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING Microsoft Teams Meeting Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (CST) Meeting I.D.: 250 943 908 913 41 Passcode: K37YE6TT Download bid documents at www.shreveportla. gov/Solicitations or email kimberly.floyd@ shreveportla.gov. Reference the IFB number as shown above. Receive bid notices by email by registering with BidNetDirect for free. Vendors/Contractors may submit responses to IFBs electronically or by paper copy. It shall be the responders responsibility to make inquiry as to the addenda issued. BidNetDirect shall be the official source for bid documents. Outside of the bid envelope, list the Bidders name, address, license number, bid number, project name, opening date/time and the Citys address. The City of Shreveport in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d-d4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. An acceptable bid bond, cashiers check, or certified check payable to the City of Shreveport, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the bid, including additive alternates, must accompany the bid. Negotiable bid bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder as soon as possible, or not more than 45 days after the opening of bids. All bonds applicable to this transaction must be accompanied by an original power of attorney. An acceptable performance bond equal to 100% of the amount of the contract and a 50% payment bond and 10% two-year maintenance bond will be required of the successful bidder. The lowest responsible and responsive bidder will be requested to adhere to the Citys Fair Share requirements. On any bid submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he or she is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150 et seq. and show his/her license number in the bid and on the envelope or in the designated place in the electronic bid. The licensee shall not be permitted to bid or perform any type or types of work not included in the classification under which his/her license was issued. The bidders attention is called to the Equal Opportunity Clause set forth in the bid documents. Before the contract is awarded the contractor shall pay all taxes, licenses, fees, and other charges which are outstanding and due to the City. The City of Shreveport reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids for just cause. Renee Anderson, Purchasing Agent MBA, CPP0, CPPB, NIGP-CPP 3/10, 3/17, 3/24/26 ($266.51)