REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Mechanical Maintenance Support Services Request for Proposals (RFP) will be received by the Ascension Parish Government Purchasing Office, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 until January 15, 2026 @ 3:00 PM local time for the following: The Ascension Parish Government Maintenance Department is soliciting mechanical support service proposals for mechanical work as required to support the maintenance department. The scope of this work is for support of the department as needed on day-to-day maintenance work orders. Bidders are to provide the Parish with a detailed unit price rate sheet for their services. All technical information will be provided to the successful bidder(s), which refers to equipment manuals, operating manuals, and technical information as required. Firms/Individuals who are interested in providing services requested under this RFP must submit six (6) copies of proposals by the date and time specified. The information shall be received in hard copy (printed) version by: Ascension Parish Government, Purchasing Department, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, LA 70737 on or before 3:00 p.m. Central Time on the date specified in the Schedule of Events. Electronic submittals are permitted via http://www.central auctionhouse.com; however, six (6) hard copies must still be submitted within 24 hours of the Proposal submission deadline. Specifications/ Proposal documents may be obtained at the Ascension Parish Government, Purchasing Office, 615 EastWorthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. All addenda, corrections, and responses to this public notice shall be posted to http://www.central auctionhouse.com. All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted to the Purchasing Department via purchasing@ apgov.us by 3:00 PM on December 23, 2025. Responses will be coordinated with the RFP Coordinator and posted on the http://www.central auctionshouse.com by 3:00 PM on December 30, 2025. The Parish shall not be responsible if the bidder cannot complete and submit an RFP due to failure or incomplete delivery of the files submitted via the internet. The Parish reserves the right to disqualify any responses to Bids, Request for Qualifications, or Request for Proposals if it is not authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana. The Parish reserves the right to reject all bids or proposals for just cause. 12/18 12/25/25 1/1/26 ($128.88)

EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW FOR LOWER BAYOU CONWAY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS To: All interested Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Groups, and Individuals This notice is to inform the public that the Ascension Parish Government, acting under HUD 24 CFR Part 58, has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Orders 11988 (Floodplain Management) and 11990 (Protection of Wetlands) and in accordance with 24 CFR 55.20, Subpart C. This evaluation is intended to determine the potential effect that the proposed activities within floodplains and wetlands may have on the human environment for the Lower Bayou Conway Drainage Improvements project. Ascension Parish Government proposes to implement flood hazard mitigation measures within the Lower Bayou Conway Watershed. The project is located at 30 10' 31.22" N, 90 52' 20.04" W in Sorrento, LA. The proposed project includes culvert replacements and the installation of a detention pond and pump station. These improvements are essential to protecting surrounding communities from hazardous flooding, safeguarding infrastructure, and supporting uninterrupted local commerce. Existing undersized culverts will be replaced with wider culverts to allow for increased drainage capacity. A new pump station will increase the system's hydrologic capacity and allow higher volumes of stormwater to be conveyed more efficiently. The detention pond will provide critical additional stormwater storage. The proposed project will require excavation of canals segments where existing widths are insufficient to convey stormwater or to accommodate the construction of the detention pond. Disturbances along canal banks will be minimized, and impacts to wetlands will be avoided to the maximum extent practicable. Excavated material will be transported to an upland disposal site off LA Highway 22. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, individuals and groups who may be affected by activities in floodplains and wetlands?or who have an interest in protecting these natural resources?must be given the opportunity to express their concerns and provide relevant information. Second, an effective public notice program helps educate the public about floodplains and wetlands and enhances Federal efforts to reduce risks associated with temporary impacts to these areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at a greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received by Carrie Schott, ELOS Environmental, on behalf of the Ascension Parish Government, at the address below on or before January 4th, 2026, during the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Carrie Schott Project Manager/Environmental Scientist ELOS Environmental, LLC 607 W Morris Ave Hammond, LA 70403 cschott@elosenv.com December 18th 2025 December 18, 25, January 1 2026 LLOU0423295

Board of Adjustments Public Hearing January 14th, 2026 The Board of Adjustments of Ascension Parish will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 14th, 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-3830.25 Lots 1 and 11 for 86 Holdings, LLC (Devin Graham) Located on the east side of Panama Road approximately 2,230 south of LA Hwy 22 to request a variance of the Ascension Parish Development Code Section 17-2073 Site Requirements (E) Purpose & Intent: Minimum Lot & Lot Frontage Restrictions (Residential). Located in Section 36, T-10-S, R-3-E, East of the Mississippi River, Ascension Parish Louisiana. 2. Zoning Review ID: PZ-3834.25 Lot 3-C for TC Construction (Joseph Nicholas) Located on the north side of Carolyn K Drive approximately 350 west of Evans Road 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 33, T-8-S, R-3-E, East of the Mississippi River, Ascension Parish Louisiana. 3. Zoning Review ID: PZ-3838.25 Provence Pointe Subdivision Lot 19 for Jason & Amy Duplessis Located on the north side of Provence Pointe Avenue approximately 1823 east of LA Hwy 73 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 33, T-9-S, R-2-E, East of the Mississippi River, Ascension Parish Louisiana. 11914381 12/18 12/25/25 1/1/26 ($89.28)

A public hearing was called for the next meeting of the mayor and council on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Sorrento Community Center to consider adoption of Ordinance 25-12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 UTILITY FUND BUDGET, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Councilman of the Town of Sorrento, Louisiana: 1. That the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Utility Fund budget is hereby amended to increase appropriations for capital outlay sewer by $20,000 to $45,000 due to an increase over estimated cost for two replacement pumps for the sewer system, and 2. That the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Utility Fund budget is hereby amended to increase state grant funding (LGAP) to fund capital outlay sewer by $10,000 to $35,000 due to an increase over estimated state grant funding (LGAP) related to the purchase of two replacement pumps for the sewer system. 11912835 12/18 12/25/25 1/1/26 ($46.08)

Public Hearings: Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Annual Plan The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) will hold the following public hearings to receive public comments on Louisianas Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Annual Plan. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 5:30 PM The Coastal Center at Nicholls University 426 NSU Ardoyne Drive Thibodaux, LA 70301 Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 5:30 PM Joseph S. Yenni Building Second Floor Council Chambers 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd Jefferson, LA 70123 Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 5:30 PM LSU AgCenter 1105 West Port Street Abbeville, LA 70510 CPRA will receive written comments and recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Annual Plan until February 17, 2026. Written comments should be mailed (to arrive no later than February 17, 2026) to the following address: Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Public Comments 150 Terrace Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70802 If, because of a disability, you require special assistance to participate, please contact the CPRA at 150 Terrace Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or by telephone at (225) 342-1357 at least five working days prior to the hearing. Interpretation and translation services can also be provided upon request by contacting coastal@la.gov. Please visit coastal.la.gov/calendar/ for more detailed information and copies of the Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Annual Plan which will be posted prior to the public hearings. For questions regarding the hearings, please contact Ryan Shaw at Ryan.Shaw@la.gov or (225) 342-1357. 1190077812/25/25 ($59.51)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Request for proposals will be received by the Ascension Parish Government at the Ascension ParishGovernment Purchasing Office, 615 East Worthey Gonzales, LA 70737 until January 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.(CT) for the following: Lamar-Dixon Expo Center Overnight Security Services The Ascension Parish Government (Parish) is seeking to establish a contract with a qualified contractor forOvernight Security Services for Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, Louisiana (LDEC). The Parish desires one unarmed security officer to perform services in a manner that enhancessecurity of the interior and exterior of the LDEC buildings and grounds. Specifications/Bidding documents may be obtained at the Ascension Parish Government PurchasingOffice, located at 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, La. 7037. Electronic submittals are permitted viahttp://www.centralauctionhouse.com, however (6) hard copies must still be submitted within 24 hoursof the Proposal submission deadline. 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. 11897831 12/11 12/18 12/25/25 ($102.76)

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 January 8, 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 responsible bidder/respondent shall provide themeals during daily operational hours despite weather conditions. Three (3) meals - breakfast, lunch, and afternoonsnack 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 permitted via http://www.centralauctionhouse.com;however, six (6) hard copies must still be submitted within 24 hours of the Proposal submission deadline. 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 onDecember 23, 2025. Responses will be coordinated with the RFP Coordinator and posted on thehttp://www.centralauctionshouse.com by 3:00 PM on December 30, 2025. 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. 11896669 12/11 12/18 12/25/25 ($153.88)

Regular Meeting Ascension Parish School Board - Central Middle School - ITTC - 6:30P.M. (Tuesday, November 18, 2025)Generated by Jill W Gros on Thursday, November 20, 2025 Posted: Monday, November 17, 2025 11:22 A.M. Meeting Time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 6:30 P.M. Location:Central Middle School - Instructional Technlogy Training Center 14101 Roddy Road Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Edith M. Walker BOARD MEMBERS: Jared Bercegeay, President, District 6A, Marty J. Bourgeois, Vice-President, District 4A, Robyn Penn Delaney, District 1, Willie Robinson, District 2 Julie Blouin, District 3, John Murphy, District 4B, John DeFrances, District 5A, Taft Kleinpeter, District 5B, Louis Lambert, District 6B, Karen Braud, District 7A, Jake Lambert, District 7B, Members Present: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson Members Absent: Marty Bourgeois, Louis Lambert Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM A. Opening of Meeting Procedural: 1. Roll Call/Call to Order Members Absent: Marty Bourgeois, Louis Lambert Procedural: 2. Invocation - Mr. John DeFrances Procedural: 3. Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. John Murphy Procedural: 4. Mission Statement - Mrs. Karen Braud Mr. Bercegeay asked if any public comment cards were submitted. There was on comment card submitted. Action, Minutes: 5. Approval of Minutes of November 7, 2025 Motion to approve minutes as attached. Motion by Taft Kleinpeter, second by Karen Braud. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson B. Meeting Items Information: 1. Tuition Reimbursement Presentation - Dr. Jeremy Muse C. Consent Agenda Action (Consent): 1. Approval of Monthly Personnel Report - October 2025 Motion to approve consent agenda item. Motion by Taft Kleinpeter, second by Karen Braud. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson Action (Consent): 2. Approval of Monthly Head Start Services Report - October 2025 Motion to approve consent agenda item. Motion by Taft Kleinpeter, second by Karen Braud. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson Action (Consent): 3. Approval of military leave for employee D.R. Motion to approve consent agenda item. Motion by Taft Kleinpeter, second by Karen Braud. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson Action (Consent): 4. Approval of Sealed Bid - SB-10977-Vmware License Renewal Motion to approve consent agenda item. Motion by Taft Kleinpeter, second by Karen Braud. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson Action (Consent): 5. Approval of Sealed Bid - SB-10978-Band Instruments/Accessories Parishwide Motion to approve consent agenda item. Motion by Taft Kleinpeter, second by Karen Braud. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson Action (Consent): 6. Approval of out of state field trip for Dutchtown High Basketball team to attend the McComb Holiday Classic Boys Basketball Tournament--McComb, Mississippi--December 22, 2025 Motion to approve consent agenda item. Motion by Taft Kleinpeter, second by Karen Braud. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson Action (Consent): 7. Approval of out of state field trip for Early College Option SGA Officers to attend Council of Student Body Presidents--Washington D.C.--January 27-February 1, 2026 Motion to approve consent agenda item. Motion by Taft Kleinpeter, second by Karen Braud. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson Action (Consent): 8. Approval of out of state field trip for St. Amant High fishing team to attend the Bassmaster High School National Qualifier Lake Toho--Kissimmee, Florida--January 14-18, 2026 Motion to approve consent agenda item. Motion by Taft Kleinpeter, second by Karen Braud. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson Action (Consent): 9. Approval of out of state field trip for St. Amant High fishing team to attend the Bassmaster High School National Qualifier Sam Rayburn--Brookeland, Texas--February 26-March 1, 2026 Motion to approve consent agenda item. Motion by Taft Kleinpeter, second by Karen Braud. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson Action (Consent): 10. Approval of out of state field trip for East Ascension High Spartanettes to attend the American All Star Nationals Competition--Orlando, Florida--March 5-9, 2026 Motion to approve consent agenda item. Motion by Taft Kleinpeter, second by Karen Braud. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson D. Committee Information Information: 1. Report of Committee Meetings Mr. Bercegeay noted that the Facilities and Operations committee met on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30P.M. Mr. Kleinpeter noted that the Policy committee met on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30P.M. Information: 2. Scheduling Committee Meetings E. Superintendent and Board Comments Information: 1. Superintendent Comments Dr. Walker noted the following: Thursday, Nov. 20th: 10:00 a.m., Louisiana Statewide Data Release (SPS) - Virtual 1:45 p.m., Balloons over Oak Grove Primary Parade THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS: Schools Closed Nov. 24-28 Offices Closed: Nov. 26-28 BASF Food Giveaway To 300 of our employees. Through a partnership with the Baton Rouge Food Bank, the meals will go to Child Nutrition staff and our Maintenance Tradesmen Distribution will take place on Dec. 9th at our Operations Warehouse in Sorrento. Special thank you to BASF for continuing to be a thoughtful partner to our school district. The ASCENSION DIFFERENCE Campaign We are rolling out a communications campaign to promote our district called, The Ascension Difference Starting next week, we will send out feeder system-specific mailers to all of our 15,000+ family households. In the coming weeks you will start to see billboards, social media, and a documentary-style video that answers the question What is the Ascension Difference? Information: 2. Board Comments F. Expulsion Appeal Information: 1. Appeal of Expulsion of K.H. - student at East Ascension High School Appeal of expulsion for student K.H. was heard by the board. There were no public comments prior to the following vote. Action: 2. Decision of Appeal of Expulsion of K.H. - student at East Ascension High School Motion to uphold the expulsion of student K.H. - student at East Ascension High School. Motion by John Murphy, second by Taft Kleinpeter. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson G. Closing of Meeting Action: 1. Adjournment Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by John Murphy, second by John DeFrances. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, John Murphy, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert, Willie Robinson H. Scheduled Committee Meeting(s) Information: 1. Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting - November 18, 2025 - 5:30P.M. - 6:00P.M. Central Middle School - ITTC Information: 2. Policy Committee Meeting - November 18 2025 6:00P.M.- 6:30P.M. - Central Middle School - ITTC DATE: 12/2/2025 PRESIDENT: /s/Jared Bercegeay SECRETARY: /s/Dr. Edith M. Walker 11926627 12/25/25 ($182.70)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Mechanical Maintenance Support Services Request for Proposals (RFP) will be received by the Ascension Parish Government Purchasing Office, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 until January 15, 2026 @ 3:00 PM local time for the following: The Ascension Parish Government Maintenance Department is soliciting mechanical support service proposals for mechanical work as required to support the maintenance department. The scope of this work is for support of the department as needed on day-to-day maintenance work orders. Bidders are to provide the Parish with a detailed unit price rate sheet for their services. All technical information will be provided to the successful bidder(s), which refers to equipment manuals, operating manuals, and technical information as required. Firms/Individuals who are interested in providing services requested under this RFP must submit six (6) copies of proposals by the date and time specified. The information shall be received in hard copy (printed) version by: Ascension Parish Government, Purchasing Department, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, LA 70737 on or before 3:00 p.m. Central Time on the date specified in the Schedule of Events. Electronic submittals are permitted via http://www.central auctionhouse.com; however, six (6) hard copies must still be submitted within 24 hours of the Proposal submission deadline. Specifications/Proposal documents may be obtained at the Ascension Parish Government, Purchasing Office, 615 EastWorthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737. For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. All addenda, corrections, and responses to this public notice shall be posted to http://www.central auctionhouse.com. All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted to the Purchasing Department via purchasing@ apgov.us by 3:00 PM on December 23, 2025. Responses will be coordinated with the RFP Coordinator and posted on the http://www.central auctionshouse.com by 3:00 PM on December 30, 2025. The Parish shall not be responsible if the bidder cannot complete and submit an RFP due to failure or incomplete delivery of the files submitted via the internet. The Parish reserves the right to disqualify any responses to Bids, Request for Qualifications, or Request for Proposals if it is not authorized to do business in the State of Louisiana. The Parish reserves the right to reject all bids or proposals for just cause. 12/18 12/25/25 1/1/26 ($129.60)

Board of Adjustments Public Hearing January 14th, 2026 The Board of Adjustments of Ascension Parish will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 14th, 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-3830.25 Lots 1 and 11 for 86 Holdings, LLC (Devin Graham) Located on the east side of Panama Road approximately 2,230 south of LA Hwy 22 to request a variance of the Ascension Parish Development Code Section 17-2073 Site Requirements (E) Purpose & Intent: Minimum Lot & Lot Frontage Restrictions (Residential). Located in Section 36, T-10-S, R-3-E, East of the Mississippi River, Ascension Parish Louisiana. 2. Zoning Review ID: PZ-3834.25 Lot 3-C for TC Construction (Joseph Nicholas) Located on the north side of Carolyn K Drive approximately 350 west of Evans Road 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 33, T-8-S, R-3-E, East of the Mississippi River, Ascension Parish Louisiana. 3. Zoning Review ID: PZ-3838.25 Provence Pointe Subdivision Lot 19 for Jason & Amy Duplessis Located on the north side of Provence Pointe Avenue approximately 1823 east of LA Hwy 73 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 33, T-9-S, R-2-E, East of the Mississippi River, Ascension Parish Louisiana. 11914409 12/18 12/25/25 1/1/26 ($89.28)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Request for proposals will be received by the Ascension Parish Government at the Ascension ParishGovernment Purchasing Office, 615 East Worthey Gonzales, LA 70737 until January 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.(CT) for the following: Lamar-Dixon Expo Center Overnight Security Services The Ascension Parish Government (Parish) is seeking to establish a contract with a qualified contractor forOvernight Security Services for Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, Louisiana (LDEC). The Parish desires one unarmed security officer to perform services in a manner that enhancessecurity of the interior and exterior of the LDEC buildings and grounds. Specifications/Bidding documents may be obtained at the Ascension Parish Government PurchasingOffice, located at 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, La. 7037. Electronic submittals are permitted viahttp://www.centralauctionhouse.com, however (6) hard copies must still be submitted within 24 hoursof the Proposal submission deadline. 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. 11897854 12/11 12/18 12/25/25 ($102.76)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the City of Donaldsonville on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 609 Railroad Avenue, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 where Bids are to be received until 10:00 a.m. local time and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud for the following project: NATURAL GAS SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS - HUD City of DONALDSONVILLE McKim & Creed Project No. 08385-0018 HUD Project No. B-23-CP-LA-0626 STATEMENT OF WORK: This project is to construct new MDPE gas mains located in the southern area of Donaldsonville on various streets. The project includes tying in new MDPE piping to existing gas mains, installing new gas services lines with excess flow valves, and tying to the existing gas meters with new MDPE to Anodeless service risers with new lock-wing ball valves, construct a new Odorant Station within the fenced area of the new natural gas let down station and tie-in to existing 4 PE Gas Main, and construct a new natural gas Regulator Station located along Thibaut Dr. and tie-in to existing 4 PE Gas Main, etc. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at 609 Railroad Ave., Donaldsonville, LA 70346. Eligibility of Bidders to Receive Bidding Documents The City of Donaldsonville is participating member of the Louisiana Municipal Gas Authority and thus under ACT NO. 176, amending R.S. 33:4546.21, Contractors must be pre-qualified before obtaining Bidding Documents. In order to be pre-qualified, Bidders submit a copy of their written Operator Qualification and Training Program to ensure compliance with the certification requirements of 49 CFR Part 192.801 et seq., as mandated by the United States Department of Transportation- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Pipeline Safety Division. Specific scrutiny will be given to those individuals workmen employed by the prospective bidder and their training documentation regarding the certifications of workmen to perform Covered Tasks on a natural gas distribution system. Prospective bidders should be able to show at least four (4) workmen, one of which must serve in a supervisory role, have been OQ certified for all covered tasks related to PE gas lines installations. Bidders who do not already have a current and active OQ program will not be qualified to obtain bidding documents. Contractor must contact Mr. George Mouledoux, National Corrosion Services, Inc, at george@nationalcorrosion.com or (504) 214-2255 to obtain the Operator Qualification Requirements and Pre-Certification approval for this project. Bidders who choose to bid this project MUST BE PRE-QUALIFIED and approved by the ENGINEER prior to the Bid date and time set forth in this advertisement. Bidders who are not Pre-Qualified and Approved shall be considered Non-Responsive. In addition, prospective bidders must submit evidence of an ongoing Drug and Alcohol Misuse Program meeting Part 199 of the PHMSA Regulations plus a list of at least three (3) references from other natural gas distribution system operators whom they have performed work, exceeding a value of $250,000 in the past five (5) years. 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 70737, (225) 644-5523 only to Contractors and subcontractors who meet the above eligibility requirements upon payment of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per set. Documents can be mailed to bidders for an additional $10.00 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. Pre-Certification approval shall not be considered within 72 hours prior to the date and time 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 (Natural Gas System Infrastructure Improvements HUD) 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 Donaldsonville, 609 Railroad Ave./P.O. Box 470, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, 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 Donaldsonville. 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. local time January 8, 2026 all bids will be downloaded. No bids shall be accepted after 10:00 a.m. All Addenda, Amendments, Letters of Clarification, and Notices will be posted online in addition to electronic copies being distributed. This information may be accessed via the internet at www.centralauctionhouse.com. Once logged in, users must click on City of Donaldsonville to view current advertisement listings. This listing is titled Natural Gas System Infrastructure Improvements HUD. 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 Donaldsonville 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 documents 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 Donaldsonville 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 MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION and/or hold a Specialty Classification in PIPE WORK (GAS LINES) is in full force and effect in addition to satisfying eligibility of bidders to bid this project. Contractor shall have the bonding capacity for 100% of project proposal amount. Contractor cannot subcontract for more than 49% of the project value. 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 Donaldsonville Mayor Leroy Sullivan, Sr. at 609 Railroad Ave., Donaldsonville, LA 70346 within 10 days after the opening of bids. As authorized by LA R.S. 33:454621 B, the owner requires that all Bidders shall be prequalified prior to Bidding Documents being issued to the prospective Bidder by showing proof of certification requirements of 49 CFR 192.801 et. Seq. as mandated by the United States Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources. As part of the prequalification, prospective Bidders must submit a copy of their written Operator Qualification and Training (OQ) Program to the Engineer to ensure compliance with these certification requirements. All OQ documentation regarding the training protocols and evaluations for each covered employee shall be reviewed and evaluated by the ENGINEER for compatibility with the OWNERS OQ Program. All contracted employees (Prime or Sub) working for a Gas System Operator must be Qualified to perform any Covered Task on gas line facilities. Contractors OQ program shall be equivalent to that provided by Midwest Energy Association (MEA). A contract award will not be made until the Contractor has submitted the proper OQ Training Program documentation, and it has been found acceptable by the OWNER. 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 Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time at the City of Donaldsonville, 609 Railroad Ave., Donaldsonville, LA 70346. This contract will be funded in whole or in part through a grant agreement issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to the City of Donaldsonville, Louisiana (Owner). As such, this contract is subject to the applicable terms and conditions of the Assistance Agreement (the Grant Agreement) for this project (the Project). The contractor and all subcontractors shall be bound by applicable terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement (including any amendments or modifications issued) and any applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations, which may be amended from time to time. The Project is subject to the domestic preference requirement in 70914 of the Build America, Buy America Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, div. G, tit. IX, subtitle A 135 Stat. 429, 1298 (2021), which requires that all steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project be produced in the United States. All bidders must make positive efforts to use small businesses, minority businesses, women's business enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms in accordance with 2 CFR 200.321. Minority and womens business enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms are hereby solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material and/or supply needs. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. The City of Donaldsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. OWNER CITY OF DONALDSONVILLE BY: /s/ MR. LEROY J. SULLIVAN, SR., MAYOR 11897561 12/11 12/18 12/25/25 ($680.20)