The Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) as Administrator of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System is currently considering the application of Jason LeBlanc to build dock and camp. Copies of the application can be reviewed at the LDWF main office, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA. The public is invited to comment on this permit request for a period of forty-five (45) days. Responses should be mailed to LDWF Scenic Rivers Program, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000. 2/19/202612092896

DEMCO ADVERTISEMENT FOR Request for Proposal (RFP) Disaster Recovery Hazardous Tree Identification/Documentation and Supervision of Contract Personnel The purpose and intention of this invitation is to provide Hazardous Tree Identification Services for DEMCO Hurricane Ida Project 751768-Dead Tree Removal: Hazardous Tree Identification and Documentation by Licensed Arborist. Submittals will be received by DEMCO Until 12:00 p.m. CDT, on Thursday, March 5, 2026 Any proposals received after this time will not be considered. Contractor should be prepared to provide qualified/licensed personnel and equipment sufficient to identify and document required information associated with hazardous trees related to the project. In addition, Contractor shall provide equipment, software, and personnel sufficient to accurately record, monitor, and supervise the removal of hazardous trees related to the project. The contractor shall provide a daily work plan to DEMCO which shall include, but not be limited to a daily roster, type of work being performed, and work location. Contractor supplied laptops shall be used by each arborist to perform planned work uploads daily. Detailed specifications and proposal submission requirements are available through the DEMCO Euna/Bonfire procurement portal. Vendors must register at:https://demco.org/vendor-contractor-registration Proposals shall be submitted electronically through Euna/Bonfire. In the event of technical difficulties, respondents may contact DEMCO Purchasing at purchasing@demco.org for assistance. Respondents are responsible for monitoring the Bonfire portal for addenda and procurement updates. This procurement shall be conducted in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. All respondents must not be debarred or suspended from participation in federal programs. Verification will be conducted through SAM.gov. DEMCO reserves the right to consider and/or reject any and all submittals in accordance with Louisiana Public Bid Law. DEMCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting emerging small businesses, minority-owned businesses and women-owned businesses, and to utilizing labor surplus firms. For publication: 12086584 2/19 2/26/26 ($148.84)

Zoning Commission Public Hearing March 11, 2026 The Parish of Ascension Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday March 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Courthouse Annex Council Meeting Room, 1st Floor, 607 East Worthey St., Louisiana, to consider the following item(s): 1. Zoning Review ID PZ-3883.26 Lot 12 for Joseph Braud Located on the north side of LA Hwy 1 N approximately 370 west of Stewart Road to amend The Ascension Parish Zoning Map from Medium Intensity Residential (RM) District to Medium Industrial (MI) District and being more particularly described as follows: Three (3) certain tracts or parcels of ground, designated as the Beulah LeBlanc Rome Tract, the Grandison Garnett Lot, and the Van Gaudin Lot, totaling 3.877 ac. (168,880 Sq. Ft.), together with all improvements thereon, located in Section 25, T-11-S, R-14-E Southeast Land District, West of the Mississippi River, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Commence at a point and corner at the intersection of the northerly right-of -way of LA Highway 1 North and the property line common to said Van Gaudin Lot and a 1.44-Acre Tract owned by Monique L. Christy (now or formerly), said point also being the Point of Beginning; Thence, along said right-of-way, N724207 W a distance of 197.26 feet to a point and corner; thence, departing said right-of-way, N155244 E a distance of 1192.97 feet to a point and turn; thence, N894604 E a distance of 98.78 feet to a point and turn; thence, S 155525 W a distance of 809.34 feet to a point and corner; thence, S741814 E a distance of 52.09 feet to a point and corner; thence, N 155754 E a distance of 226.20 feet to a point and corner; thence, S 740206 E a distance of 52.43 feet to a point and corner; thence, S 160304 W a distance of 642.23 feet to the Point of Beginning. 12085775 2/19 2/26 3/5/26 ($95.76)

Board of Adjustments Public Hearing March 11th, 2026 The Board of Adjustments of Ascension Parish will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Ascension Parish Courthouse 607 East Worthey St, Gonzales, Louisiana Council Chambers 1st Floor to consider the following variances: Public Hearing to consider the following Variances: 1. Zoning Review ID: PZ-3867.26 Canal Bank Subdivision Lot 26 & 26A, First Filing for Terrence Odom Jr. Located on the south side of Bayou Terrace Drive approximately 500 north of LA Hwy 22 to request a variance of the Ascension Parish Development Code Section 17-2073 Site Requirements (F) Purpose & Intent: Setback and Yard Requirements (Residential). Located in Section 23, T-9-S, R-4-E, East of the Mississippi River, Ascension Parish Louisiana. 12085550 2/19 2/26 3/5/26 ($43.92)

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCILOF THE CITY OF GONZALES, STATE OF LOUISIANA,TAKEN ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026, 5:30 P.M.,AT CITY HALL, 120 S. IRMA BLVD, GONZALES, LA 70737. MEMBERS PRESENT: Timothy Tim Riley, Mayor Councilwoman Terri LambertCouncilwoman Cynthia Gray-James Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr.Councilman Tyler Turner Councilman Kirk Boudreaux MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Anthony Keller, City Clerk Chief Sherman JacksonAllen V. Davis, City Attorney Terri Delatorre, Administrative Secretary Proclamation to proclaim March 2026 as Flood Awareness Month. Motion by Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, seconded by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., to approve the Special Event Permit submitted by Johnny Noel/Joey Dinino, on behalf of NOVA Chemicals, to have Cruisin the Day for United Way on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 9:00 am 2:00 pm, at River Parish Community College. YEAS: Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James, Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., Councilman Kirk Boudreaux NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion by Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, seconded by Councilman Tyler Turner, to approve the Special Event Permit submitted by Sgt. Shannon Folse, on behalf of Crime Victims Reparations, to have a candlelight vigil for victims of violent crimes and domestic violence, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 6:00 pm 7:00 pm, at Jambalaya Park. YEAS: Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James, Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., Councilman Kirk Boudreaux NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion by Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, seconded by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., to approve the Special Use Pemit for Fisher Towing/Jesse James to operate an impound lot/wrecker service at 119 N. Pleasant Avenue. YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., Councilman Kirk Boudreaux NAYS: Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James ABSENT: NONE Motion by Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, seconded by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., to amend the agendas numbered items to match the numerical order of the agenda as publicly posted. YEAS: Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James, Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., Councilman Kirk Boudreaux NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE Anthony Keller, City Clerk, invited anyone to come forward who wished to speak on Item No. 9 Approve Application No. 2025-351, by Rebekah Rodrigue for a Special Use Permit to operate an Air BnB at 2014 E. Asphodel Street. (Zoned R-3-Z) Parcel No. 3177000. Zoning Commission approved with conditions. Susan Lambert, 2038 E. Asphodel Street, submitted a comment card, not wishing to speak, but wishing to express her opposition to the Air BnB. Connie Graham, 2031 E. Asphodel Street, submitted a comment card, not wishing to speak, but wishing to express her opposition to the Air BnB. Shera Gardner, 2032 E. Asphodel Street, came forward and expressed her opposition to the Air BnB. Jeffrey Ross, 313 E. Ascension Street, came forward and spoke in favor of the Air BnB. Motion by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., seconded by Councilman Tyler Turner, to deny the Special Use Permit requested by Rebekah Rodrigue to operate an Air BnB at 2014 E. Asphodel Street. YEAS: Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James, Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., NAYS: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion by Councilman Tyler Turner, seconded by Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., to approve the Special Use Permit for Action Towing/Jimmy Watkins to operate an impound lot/wrecker service at 2514 S. Phillippee Avenue. YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilwoman Terri Lambert, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., Councilman Kirk Boudreaux NAYS: Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James ABSENT: NONE Anthony Keller, City Clerk, invited anyone to come forward who wished to speak on Item No. 11 Approve the IGA between the City of Gonzales and Ascension Parish allowing AP Baseball to use City owned and operated baseball and softball fields. Zach Boudreaux came forward and spoke in favor of the IGA. Randell Williams, 1129 S. Sky Ave., came forward and requested support for all groups of kids. Motion by Councilman Tyler Turner, seconded by Councilman Kirk Boudreaux, to approve the IGA between the City of Gonzales and Ascension Parish allowing the Parish to use City owned and operated baseball and softball fields, with an amendment stating that four fields at Tee Joe (Park) go to Ascension Parish for this year, the Municipal and fields at Civic Center stay available for travel ball. YEAS: Councilman Tyler Turner, Councilman Eddie Williams, Jr., Councilman Kirk Boudreaux NAYS: Councilwoman Cynthia Gray-James, Councilwoman Terri Lambert ABSENT: NONE There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Meeting was adjourned. __________________ Timothy Tim Riley, Mayor ATTEST: __________________ Anthony Keller, City Clerk 12085162 2/19/26 ($86.88)

Request for Scenic River Permit on Blind River The Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) as Administrator of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System is currently considering the application of Seth Rose to rebuild boatshed. Copies of the application can be reviewed at the LDWF main office, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA. The public is invited to comment on this permit request for a period of forty-five (45) days. Responses should be mailed to LDWF Scenic Rivers Program, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000. February 19, 26, March 5 2026 LLOU0459389

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Request for qualifications will be received by the Ascension Parish Government at the Ascension ParishGovernment Purchasing Office, 615 East Worthey St., Gonzales, LA 70737 until March 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (CT)for the following: Louisiana Highway 3127 Extension STATEMENT OF WORK The Ascension Parish Government (Parish) is soliciting requests for qualifications from experienced and qualifiedconsultant(s) to provide engineering and related services for developing plans for a new roadway extension inAscension Parish. The Consultant will be required to provide engineering and related services to furnishengineering, designs, drawings, details, special provisions, estimates, and other incidental and necessary items todevelop final contract plans and specifications for the construction of the roadway. Qualifications will also includethe ability to complete the engineering and related services under an expedited schedule. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Consultant will be required to provide all engineering and necessary related services for developing design plansfor the purchase of right-of-way (ROW), relocation of utilities, and construction of the roadway. The Consultant shalluse the generalized preferred alignment of the LA 3127 Extension provided by the Parish and develop design plansfor a 4-lane divided highway as well as a bridge over Bayou Lafourche. Engineering services will include but not belimited to: traffic analysis, topo survey, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), geotechnical investigation,environmental documentation, preliminary roadway and bridge design plans, final roadway and bridge design plans,right-of-way determination, right-of-way mapping, right-of-way acquisition, utility coordination, utility relocationsupport, specifications, and cost estimates. Due to the expeditated timeline for the design of the Project, theConsultant will need to demonstrate the experience to deliver on an accelerated timeline. Alternative projectdelivery methods may be considered for this project. The Parish understands that for such a project of this magnitude, with limited information being provided prior tothe publication of the advertisement, to give each respondent the equal amount of information, it will host a preproposalmeeting to discuss the project and respond to questions. The pre-proposal meeting with be MANDATORYand hosted at the Ascension Parish Government Complex, at 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana, at 10:00a.m. (CT), on Thursday, February 26, 2026. All questions regarding the RFQ shall be submitted to the Purchasing Department via email atpurchasing@apgov.us by 3:00 p.m. local time (CT) on March 3, 2026. Responses will be coordinated with theProject Coordinator and posted on the www.centralauctionhouse.com by 3:00 p.m. local time (CT) no later thanMarch 10, 2026. Firms/individuals who are interested in providing services requested under this RFQ must submit six (6) copies ofthe information specified in this section. The information shall be received in hard copy (printed) by: AscensionParish Government, Purchasing Department, 615 East Worthy Street, Gonzales, LA 70737 on or before 3:00 p.m.(CT) on the date specified in the Schedule of Events. Electronic submittals are permitted viahttp://www.centralauctionhouse.com; however, six (6) hard copies must still be submitted within twenty-four (24)hours of the Proposal submission deadline. The Parish is closed on Fridays, so hard copies may be received the nextbusiness day, which is typically Monday, unless Monday is a recognized holiday. For instructions on how to utilizethe online service, Central Auction House, for free, for Parish projects ONLY, contact the Parish's PurchasingDepartment. The Parish reserves the right to disqualify any bid, request for quotes, response to a request for qualifications, orrequest for proposals if it is determined that the submitting business entity is not in good standing with theLouisiana Secretary of State or is not authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana. Ascension Parish Government reserves the right to reject all proposals for just cause. 12075940 2/19 2/26 3/5/26 ($233.80)

CASH & CARRY SALE Notice is hereby given that on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am at HWY 933 MINI STORAGE, 41077 Hwy 933, Prairieville, LA, there will be a cash and carry sale to include the personal property stored heretofore stored with the undersigned. A general description of items to be sold, "MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND GENERAL MERCHANDSE." The following units are for sale: Robert "Robbie" Jackson - Unit: B-31 Darrin Regira II ? Units: D49 and E-70 February 19 2026 LLOU0456204

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS West Ascension Early Learning Center Food Vendor Request for Proposals (RFP) will be received by the Ascension Parish Government Purchasing Office, 615 East Worthey Street,Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 until March 12, 2026 @ 3:00 PM local time for the following: Ascension Parish Government (Parish) is accepting proposals for the preparation and distribution of meals for thechildren enrolled with the West Ascension Early Learning Center. The proposal shall provide all meals and correlatingmeal supplies during operational hours despite weather conditions. Three (3) meals - breakfast, lunch, and afternoonsnacks - will be provided in accordance with State and Federal codes, guidelines, and regulations. Firms/Individuals who are interested in providing services requested under this RFP must submit six (6) copies of proposalsby the date and time specified. The information shall be received in hard copy (printed) version by: Ascension ParishGovernment, Purchasing Department, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, LA 70737 on or before 3:00 p.m. Central Time onthe date specified in the Schedule of Events. Electronic submittals are encouraged via http://www.centralauctionhouse.com;however, six (6) hard copies must still be submitted within twenty-four (24) hours of the Proposal submission deadline. Parishoffices are closed on Fridays, so hard copies may be received the next business day, which is typically Monday, unless Mondayis a recognized holiday. For instructions on how to utilize the online service, Central Auction House, for free, for Parishprojects ONLY, contact the Parish's Purchasing Department. Specifications/Proposal documents may be obtained at the Ascension Parish Government, Purchasing Office, 615 EastWorthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737. Electronic Request for Proposals are accepted at Central Bidding,http://www.centralauctionhouse.com. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at225-810-4814. All addenda, corrections, and responses to this public notice shall be posted tohttp://www.centralauctionhouse.com. All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted to the Purchasing Department via purchasing@apgov.us by 3:00 PM (CT)on February 24, 2026. Responses will be coordinated with the RFP Coordinator and posted on thehttp://www.centralauctionshouse.com by 3:00 PM on March 3, 2026. The Parish shall not be responsible if the bidder cannot complete and submit an RFP due to failure or incomplete delivery ofthe files submitted via the internet. The Parish reserves the right to disqualify any responses to Bids, or Request for Proposals if it is not authorized to do businessin the State of Louisiana. The Parish reserves the right to reject any and all bids or proposals for just cause. 12070542 2/12 2/19 2/26/26 ($168.28)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by City of Gonzales, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 120 South Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737where Bids are to be received and opened until 10:00 a.m. and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud for construction of the project described as follows: Our Lady of the Lake Connector Road City of Gonzales Project No. 08386-0015 STATEMENT OF WORK: This project consists of the Construction of a new urban connector roadway from St. Elizabeth Boulevard to St. Francis Parkway, including earthwork, stabilized base, asphalt pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks, bike lanes, storm drainage, traffic control, pavement markings, and site restoration in accordance with the project plans and Louisiana DOTD specifications. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at 120 South Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737. Copies of Specifications, Bid Documents, Contract Documents and Construction Plans for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from the office of McKim & Creed, Inc.1022 S. Purpera Avenue, Gonzales, LA 70707-0298, (225) 644-5523 upon payment of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per set. Documents can be mailed to bidders for an additional $5.00 per set. Deposits on the first set of Documents furnished to bona fide Prime Bidders, properly licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board of Contractors, will be fully refunded upon return of the documents in original condition and no later than ten (10) days after receipt of Bids. On other sets of documents furnished to said Prime Bidders, the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents in original condition and no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. No refund will be made to non-bidders or sub-bidders. Where bids are to be received or forms furnished by the awarding authority, no contract documents shall be issued to anyone except a Licensed Contractor or his authorized Representatives. In no event shall any documents for bidding be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hour and date set for receiving bids. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the bidder, his/her address, contractor's state license number and the name of the project (Our Lady of the Lake Connector Road) for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the City of Gonzales, 120 South Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737, mailed certified mail and must be received no later than the bid opening. In addition to paper bids, electronic bids for the project will be downloaded by the City of Gonzales. Electronic bids shall include Uniform Bid Form, Bid Bond and Corporate Resolution and must be submitted through www.centralauctionhouse.com prior to the electronic bidding deadline. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. (CST) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 all bids will be downloaded. No bids are accepted after 10:00 a.m. All addenda, Amendments, Letters of Clarification, and Notices will be posted online. This information may be accessed via the internet at www.centralauctionhouse.com. Once logged in, users must click on City of Gonzales to view current advertisement listings. This listing is titled Our Lady of the Lake Connector Road. The public entity advertising for bids for work may require the bidders to attach bid security in the form of a bid bond, a certified check, or cashier's check for not more than five percent of the estimated price of supplies or materials, as evidence of good faith of the bidder as prescribed by La R.S. 38: 2218(A). To address the above requirement for electronic bids the City of Gonzales will allow electronic bids submitted via the City-approved on-line bid site to be submitted as follows: A. A copy of the bid bond and corporate resolution must be attached to bid document submitted electronically. B. The original bid bond and corporate resolution documents must be received in our office no later than 48 hours after bid opening date and time (City of Gonzales at McKim & Creed, Inc., 1022 South Purpera Ave., Gonzales, LA 70737). C. The bid-bond and corporate resolution envelope must be clearly labeled as a Bid Bond/Corporate Resolution with the project name, vendors name as it appears on the bid documents and address. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to check for updates. All submitted questions will be forwarded by email to the Project Manager and the Project Engineer for a response. Contractors desiring to bid shall submit to the Engineers, with their request for Contract Documents, contract documents deposit and evidence that they hold State License in HIGHWAY STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION is in full force and effect. In accordance with LA R.S. 38:2227 and LA R.S. 38:2212.10, each bidder on this project must submit other required documents identified in the contract documents to City of Gonzales Chief Engineer at 120 S. Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737 within 10 days after the opening of bids. Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Total Bid must accompany each Bid and shall be made payable to the Owner in the form of a bid bond, a certified check, or cashiers check as prescribed by La R.S. 38: 2218(A). Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, for and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. Pursuant to La R.S. 38:2212 (B)(1), the provisions of La R.S. 38:2212 (B)(1) and the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. Pursuant to La. R.S. 38:2214 (C) Bids containing patently obvious, unintentional, and substantial mechanical, clerical, or mathematical errors, or errors of unintentional omission of a substantial quantity of work, labor, material, or services made directly in the compilation of the bid, may be withdrawn by the contractor if clear and convincing sworn, written evidence of such errors is furnished to the public entity within forty-eight hours of the bid opening excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Such errors must be clearly shown by objective evidence drawn from inspection of the original work papers, documents, or materials used in the preparation of the bid sought to be withdrawn. If the public entity determines that the error is a patently obvious mechanical, clerical, or mathematical error, or unintentional omission of a substantial quantity of work, labor, material, or services, as opposed to a judgment error, and that the bid was submitted in good faith it shall accept the withdrawal and return the bid security to the contractor. A NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the City of Gonzales, 120 South Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737. OWNER CITY OF GONZALES BY: /s/ MR. TIMOTHY TIM RILEY, MAYOR 12069869 2/12 2/19 2/26/26 ($375.64)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by City of Gonzales, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026at 120 South Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737 where Bids are to be received and openeduntil 10:00 a.m. and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud for construction of the project described as follows: Kennedy Heights Drainage Improvements Project City of Gonzales F.A.P. No. H.016069 McKim & Creed Project No. 08386-0009 STATEMENT OF WORK: The proposed project will implement improvements to the Kennedy Heights stormwater system by upgrading culverts and regrading the roadside ditches along S John Avenue, S Robert Avenue, S Edward Avenue, and W Jacqueline Street. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at 120 South Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737. Copies of Specifications, Bid Documents, Contract Documents and Construction Plans for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from the office of McKim & Creed, Inc.1022 S. Purpera Avenue, Gonzales, LA 70707-0298, (225) 644-5523 upon payment of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per set. Documents can be mailed to bidders for an additional $5.00 per set. Deposits on the first set of Documents furnished to bona fide Prime Bidders, properly licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board of Contractors, will be fully refunded upon return of the documents in original condition and no later than ten (10) days after receipt of Bids. On other sets of documents furnished to said Prime Bidders, the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents in original condition and no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. No refund will be made to non-bidders or sub-bidders. Where bids are to be received or forms furnished by the awarding authority, no contract documents shall be issued to anyone except a Licensed Contractor or his authorized Representatives. In no event shall any documents for bidding be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hour and date set for receiving bids. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the bidder, his/her address, contractor's state license number and the name of the project (Kennedy Heights Drainage Improvements) for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the City of Gonzales, 120 South Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737, mailed certified mail and must be received no later than the bid opening. In addition to paper bids, electronic bids for the project will be downloaded by the City of Gonzales. Electronic bids shall include Uniform Bid Form, Bid Bond and Corporate Resolution and must be submitted through www.centralauctionhouse.com prior to the electronic bidding deadline. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. (CST) on March 17, 2026, all bids will be downloaded. No bids are accepted after 10:00 a.m. All addenda, Amendments, Letters of Clarification, and Notices will be posted online. This information may be accessed via the internet at www.centralauctionhouse.com. Once logged in, users must click on City of Gonzales to view current advertisement listings. This listing is titled Kennedy Heights Drainage Improvements Project. The public entity advertising for bids for work may require the bidders to attach bid security in the form of a bid bond, a certified check, or cashier's check for not more than five percent of the estimated price of supplies or materials, as evidence of good faith of the bidder as prescribed by La R.S. 38: 2218(A). To address the above requirement for electronic bids the City of Gonzales will allow electronic bids submitted via the City-approved on-line bid site to be submitted as follows: A. A copy of the bid bond and corporate resolution must be attached to bid document submitted electronically. Seals for on-line submittals shall be stamped. B. The original bid bond and corporate resolution documents must be received in our office no later than 48 hours after bid opening date and time (City of Gonzales at McKim & Creed, Inc., 1022 South Purpera Ave., Gonzales, LA 70737). C. The bid-bond and corporate resolution envelope must be clearly labeled as a Bid Bond/Corporate Resolution with the project name, vendors name as it appears on the bid documents and address. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to check for updates. All submitted questions will be forwarded by email to the Project Manager and the Project Engineer for a response. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact City of Gonzales nolater than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. Contractors desiring to bid shall submit to the Engineers, with their request for Contract Documents, contract documents deposit and evidence that they hold State License in HIGHWAY STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION is in full force and effect. In accordance with LA R.S. 38:2227 and LA R.S. 38:2212.10, each bidder on this project must submit other required documents identified in the contract documents to the City of Gonzales at 120 S. Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737 within 10 days after the opening of bids. Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Total Bid must accompany each Bid and shall be made payable to the Owner in the form of a bid bond, a certified check, or cashiers check as prescribed by La R.S. 38: 2218(A). Each Bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, for and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. Pursuant to La R.S. 38:2212 (B)(1), the provisions of La R.S. 38:2212 (B)(1) and the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. Pursuant to La. R.S. 38:2214 (C) Bids containing patently obvious, unintentional, and substantial mechanical, clerical, or mathematical errors, or errors of unintentional omission of a substantial quantity of work, labor, material, or services made directly in the compilation of the bid, may be withdrawn by the contractor if clear and convincing sworn, written evidence of such errors is furnished to the public entity within forty-eight hours of the bid opening excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Such errors must be clearly shown by objective evidence drawn from inspection of the original work papers, documents, or materials used in the preparation of the bid sought to be withdrawn. If the public entity determines that the error is a patently obvious mechanical, clerical, or mathematical error, or unintentional omission of a substantial quantity of work, labor, material, or services, as opposed to a judgment error, and that the bid was submitted in good faith it shall accept the withdrawal and return the bid security to the contractor. A NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the City of Gonzales, 120 South Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737. OWNER CITY OF GONZALES BY: /s/ MR. TIMOTHY TIM RILEY, MAYOR 12069847 2/12 2/19 2/26/26 ($381.40)

SB-10982-St. Amant Middle School Gymnasium Sealed bids will be received by the Ascension Parish School Board, not later than 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the following address: APSB Supply Chain Center Attention: Amber Miller, Supply Chain Supervisor 932 W. Orice Roth Road Gonzales, LA 70737 A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 2:00 p. m., Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the main office, which is located at 44317 LA-429, St. Amant, La 70774. No bid will be accepted from any contractor who does not attend and sign-in at the Pre-Bid Conference. The Bids will be opened at the APSB Supply Chain Center immediately following the close of bid time on the above noted date. Preliminary bid information may be obtained by emailing purchasing@apsb.org or via www.beaconbid.com/solicitations/ascension-parish-schools. Ascension Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Publication Dates LLOU0455473