PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: Capital Project TITLE: Solar Development - Agriculture St. SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4833 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: Oct 14, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Nov 11, 2026 PRE-BID CONFERENCE via TEAMS: Oct 28, 2026 Dates are subject to changes via an addendum posted by the Bureau of Purchasing on the Citys supplier portal. If this solicitation is federally funded, prospective bidder/respondent must pay particular attention to all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and the State of Louisiana. The Bureau of Purchasing uses commodity codes to notify suppliers of the release of a sourcing event and subsequent modifications via addendum. Note that you would receive those notifications if you selected the following commodity code(s) before the release of the sourcing event: COMMODITY CODE(s): 939-38,906-28,804-57 The City of New Orleans strongly encourages minority-owned and women-owned businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses and small businesses to respond to this solicitation, or to participate in subcontracting opportunities pursuant to this solicitation. For more information about this sourcing event, go to www.nola.gov and click on BRASS Supplier Portal under BIDS & CONTRACTS. Once on the Supplier Portal, search Open Events. Thank you for your interest in doing business with the City of New Orleans. James C. Simmons, Jr. Chief Procurement Officer Advertising Dates: October 14, 21 and 28, 2026 NOCP 9370 203816-oct 14-21-28-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT TO INVITATION TO BID CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TITLE: SET-ASIDE - DPW837 - CITYWIDE SIDEWALKS #1 (RE-BID) SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4827 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: CONSTRUCTION DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: OCTOBER 14, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: NOVEMBER 12, 2026 1:30 PM CST PRE-BID CONFERENCE: OCTOBER 28, 2026 1:30 PM CST TEAMS ONLY https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/aa53089c-b5b0-4239-aa63-03415c230ece@08cbf485-1cb7-4a02-9a21-0dd9b45b9ff7 Dates are subject to changes via an addendum posted by the Bureau of Purchasing on the Citys supplier portal. If this solicitation is federally funded, prospective bidder/respondent must pay particular attention to all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and the State of Louisiana. The Bureau of Purchasing uses commodity codes to notify suppliers of the release of a sourcing event and subsequent modifications via addendum. Note that you would receive those notifications if you selected the following commodity code(s) before the release of the sourcing event: COMMODITY CODE(s): 913-27 The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages minority-owned and women-owned businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses and small businesses to respond to this solicitation, or to participate in subcontracting opportunities pursuant to this solicitation. Any person with disabilities requires special accommodation must contact the buyer listed within the bid no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. For more information about this sourcing event, go to www.nola.gov and click on BRASS Supplier Portal under BIDS & CONTRACTS. Once on the Supplier Portal, search Open Events. Thank you for your interest in doing business with the City of New Orleans. Kai Wells Assistant Purchasing Administrator ADVERTISING DATES: October 14, 21 and 28, 2026 NOCP 9369 203814-oct 14-21-28-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT TO INVITATION TO BID CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: Code Enforcement TITLE: Non - Emergency Demolitions SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4843 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: Construction DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: Oct 21, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Nov 18, 2026 PRE-BID CONFERENCE via TEAMS: Nov 4, 2026 Dates are subject to changes via an addendum posted by the Bureau of Purchasing on the Citys supplier portal. If this solicitation is federally funded, prospective bidder/respondent must pay particular attention to all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and the State of Louisiana. The Bureau of Purchasing uses commodity codes to notify suppliers of the release of a sourcing event and subsequent modifications via addendum. Note that you would receive those notifications if you selected the following commodity code(s) before the release of the sourcing event: COMMODITY CODE(s): 912-40 The City of New Orleans strongly encourages minority-owned and women-owned businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses and small businesses to respond to this solicitation, or to participate in subcontracting opportunities pursuant to this solicitation. For more information about this sourcing event, go to www.nola.gov and click on BRASS Supplier Portal under BIDS & CONTRACTS. Once on the Supplier Portal, search Open Events. Thank you for your interest in doing business with the City of New Orleans. James C. Simmons, Jr. Chief Procurement Officer Advertising Dates: October 21, 28, and November 4, 2026 NOCP 9393 204616-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT TO INVITATION TO BID CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: Code Enforcement TITLE: Emergency Demolitions SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4842 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: Construction DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: Oct 21, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Nov 18, 2026 PRE-BID CONFERENCE via TEAMS: Nov 4, 2026 Dates are subject to changes via an addendum posted by the Bureau of Purchasing on the Citys supplier portal. If this solicitation is federally funded, prospective bidder/respondent must pay particular attention to all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and the State of Louisiana. The Bureau of Purchasing uses commodity codes to notify suppliers of the release of a sourcing event and subsequent modifications via addendum. Note that you would receive those notifications if you selected the following commodity code(s) before the release of the sourcing event: COMMODITY CODE(s): 912-40 The City of New Orleans strongly encourages minority-owned and women-owned businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses and small businesses to respond to this solicitation, or to participate in subcontracting opportunities pursuant to this solicitation. For more information about this sourcing event, go to www.nola.gov and click on BRASS Supplier Portal under BIDS & CONTRACTS. Once on the Supplier Portal, search Open Events. Thank you for your interest in doing business with the City of New Orleans. James C. Simmons, Jr. Chief Procurement Officer Advertising Dates: October 21, 28, and November 4, 2026 NOCP 9392 204614-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: New Orleans Police Department TITLE: Curbside Management SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4841 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: Professional Services DBE OPPORTUNITY: Yes RELEASED ON: October 21, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: December 17, 2026 PRE-BID CONFERENCE: November 2, 2026 Meeting ID: 215 630 058 462 007 8 Passcode: Sk6TP3Fe Dates are subject to changes via an addendum posted by the Bureau of Purchasing on the Citys supplier portal. If this solicitation is federally funded, prospective bidder/respondent must pay particular attention to all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and the State of Louisiana. The Bureau of Purchasing uses commodity codes to notify suppliers of the release of a sourcing event and subsequent modifications via addendum. Note that you would receive those notifications if you selected the following commodity code(s) before the release of the sourcing event: COMMODITY CODE(s): 962-58 The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages minority-owned and women-owned businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses and small businesses to respond to this solicitation, or to participate in subcontracting opportunities pursuant to this solicitation. Any person with disabilities requires special accommodation must contact the buyer listed within the bid no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. For more information about this sourcing event, go to www.nola.gov and click on BRASS Supplier Portal under BIDS & CONTRACTS. Once on the Supplier Portal, search Open Events. Thank you for your interest in doing business with the City of New Orleans. Kai Wells Assistant Purchasing Administrator Advertising Dates: October 21, 28 and November 4, 2026 NOCP 9391 204610-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - NEW ORLEANS CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOVEMBER 10, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING: 1:30 PM, 1300 PERDIDO STREET, CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (ROOM 1E07) THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND THE CITY CHARTER REGARDING PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS, WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026, FOLLOWING THE ZONING PUBLIC HEARING, IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (CITY HALL ROOM 1E07) ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PROPERTY ACQUISITION. Property Acquisition 001/26: The acquisition of tracts designated as D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, and D8 of River District Subdivision per plan by Linfield, Hunter, & Junius, Inc., bounded by Tchoupitoulas, Henderson, Front, and Orange Streets in the 1st Municipal District. These portions to be donated to the City by the Ernest N. Morial Exhibition Hall Authority and dedicated as public streets. Property Acquisition 002/26: The acquisition of tracts designated as D9, D10, and D11 of River District Subdivision per plan by Linfield, Hunter, & Junius, Inc., in the 1st Municipal District. Said portions are located along Front St. and bounded by Race St. (to be dedicated), Convention Center Blvd. (to be dedicated), Euterpe St. (to be dedicated), and the Mississippi River. These tracts are to be donated to the City by Riversphere One, LLC, as part of an exchange with Ernest N. Morial Exhibition Hall Authority and dedicated as a public street. Property Disposition 002/26: The disposition of tracts designated as R1, R2, R3, and R4 of River District Subdivision per plan by Linfield, Hunter, & Junius, Inc., bounded by Tchoupitoulas, Henderson, and Orange Streets, and the Mississippi River in the 1st Municipal District. R1 being an unconstructed portion of Euterpe St.; R2 and R3 being unconstructed portions of S. Peters St.; and R4 being an unconstructed portion of Front St. These street dedications are to be revoked as part of an exchange with the Ernest N. Morial Exhibition Hall Authority and developed as part of the Master Plan for the River District Neighborhood. THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, WILL HEAR ALL PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS TO THE ABOVE PROPOSED PROPERTY ACQUISITION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND ALL RELEVANT COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PROPOSED CHANGES ARE ENCOURAGED. YOU MAY ALSO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN ADVANCE BY MAIL (1300 PERDIDO STREET, SUITE 7W03, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112) OR TO CPCINFO@NOLA.GOV. ALL WRITTEN COMMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE MONDAY, EIGHT DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING DATE. October 21, 28, and November 4, 2026 Robert D. Rivers, Executive Director NOCP 9390 204068-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026, 1:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CITY HALL, 1300 PERDIDO STREET CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (CITY HALL - 1E07) The City Planning Commission, in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended, will hold a public hearing. The public hearing will consider the following proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans. Materials for these items may be viewed via https://onestopapp.nola.gov/ The public comment deadline is 5 pm on the Monday that is 8 days before the meeting date. Zoning Docket 109/26 Applicant(s): 241 Holdings, LLC Request: Conditional uses to permit commercial short term rentals in the VCE Vieux Carr Entertainment District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District Property description: Square 68, Lot 8-X, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Bourbon Street, Bienville Street, Dauphine Street, and Iberville Street Address(es): 235-241 Bourbon Street Zoning Docket 110/26 Applicant(s): Red Rum VI Enterprises, LLC Request: Conditional uses to permit commercial short term rentals in the CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District Property description: Square 233, Lots 21 and 22, in the First Municipal District, bounded by Baronne Street, Carondelet Street, Girod Street, and Lafayette Street Address(es): 626-628 Baronne Street, Unit 303 Zoning Docket 111/26 Applicant(s): Updog Holdings, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a standard restaurant with the sale of alcoholic beverages in an HU-B1A Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District and the HU-B1A Use Restriction Overlay District Property description: Square 694, an undesignated lot, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded South Derbigny Street, General Pershing Street, Napoleon Avenue, and South Claiborne Avenue Address(es): 4300-4302 South Derbigny and 3030 General Pershing Street Zoning Docket 112/26 Applicant(s): Orleans Ave Store, LLC. Request: Conditional use to permit a standard restaurant with the sale of alcoholic beverages in an HU-B1A Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District and the HU-B1A Use Restriction Overlay District Property description: Square 372, Lot 9, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Orleans Avenue, North Dupre Street, North White Street, and Saint Ann Street Address(es): 2833-2835 Orleans Avenue Zoning Docket 113/26 Applicant(s): Grandline Equity Group, LLC Request: Conditional Use to permit a commercial short term rental in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District Property description: Square 401, Lot A or 6, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Conti Street, the Lafitte Greenway, North Gayoso Street, and North Salcedo Street Address(es): 3017-3019 Conti Street Zoning Docket 114/26 Applicant(s): CPS Enterprises, LLC Request: Zoning change from an HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District to an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District Property description: Square 579, Lots 6A and 11, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Canal Street, North Hennessey Street, North Alexander Street, and Iberville Street Address(es): 4317 Canal Street and 119-121 North Hennessey Street Zoning Docket 115/26 Applicant(s): 4124 Tchoupitoulas, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a bar in an MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District Property description: Square 88, Lot 21A, in the Sixth Municipal District, bounded by Tchoupitoulas Street, South Front Street, Marengo Street, and Milan Street Address(es): 4120-4124 Tchoupitoulas Street and 4111-4115 South Front Street Zoning Docket 116/26 Applicant(s): Porees Embroidery, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a commercial short term rental in a C-2 Auto-Oriented Commercial District Property description: Square 28, Lot 1-A, in the Fifth Municipal District, bounded by Mac Arthur Boulevard, Halsey Avenue and General de Gaulle Drive, Address(es): 3725 Mac Arthur Boulevard In person public comment: The City Planning Commission, in accordance with Article 4 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended, will hear proponents and opponents to the above proposed changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Law of the City of New Orleans. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and all relevant comments concerning the proposed changes are encouraged. The CPC has established public hearing rules within its Administrative Rules, Policies, & Procedures, which are available on the CPC website (www.nola.gov/cpc). Written public comment: You may also submit written comments to the Executive Director in advance by mail (1300 Perdido Street, 7th floor, New Orleans LA 70112) or email (CPCinfo@nola.gov). All written comments must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 2. October 21, October 28, and November 4, 2026 Robert Rivers, Executive Director NOCP 9389 204599-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received until the hour of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday November 18, 2026 at the Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office Administrative Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La. 4th floor, room 411. Bid will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday November 18, 2026 and read aloud for: Frangible Ammunition Detailed list of specifications is available at the above address. The Sheriff, Parish of Jefferson, reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part and waive formalities. JOSEPH LOPINTO III, SHERIFF PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LA. Bid # 26-NOV-1801 ADV: The New Orleans Advocate October 21, 28 and November 4, 2026 204548-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t $

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Invitation to Bid 2026-SWB-11 Paper Products and Janitorial Supplies The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (Board) is soliciting bids from companies to supply Paper Products and Janitorial Supplies. Invitation to Bid (ITB) will be available October 21, 2026 for download at the following websites: Board: https://www2.swbno.org/business_bidspecifications.asp LAPAC:https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/OSP/LaPAC/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=181 Fax and email submission will not be accepted. All bidders may attend a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on, October 28, 2026,11:00 AM at the Sewerage & Water Board Administrative Building, the Procurement Conference Room, Rm 131, located at 625 St. Joseph St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70165 or if you are unable to attend this in-person meeting, you can also join via teleconference call: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/282942186010508?p=J3ZkCoqCMITJ8RjAGG Meeting ID: 282 942 186 010 508 Passcode: Mv6sR6Cz Dial in by phone +1 504-224-8698,,589503864# United States, New Orleans Find a local number Phone conference ID: 589 503 864# Bids will be received by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Procurement Department by November 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. (CDT). For submission instructions, see bid documents. Bids will be publicly opened on November 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM (CDT) in the Procurement Conference Room, Rm 131, located at 625 St. Joseph St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70165. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2586418713101053?p=8aKSu0FovAWScMtUsk Meeting ID: 258 641 871 310 105 3 Passcode: ug9bd79o Dial in by phone +1 504-224-8698,,985459578# United States, New Orleans Find a local number Phone conference ID: 985 459 578# LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 204440-oct 21-28-2t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) by the Procurement Department, Room 5055, 2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114, until 11:00 AM (CST) on Friday, November 20, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time, and a tabulation will be made for consideration by the Owner in awarding the Contract. Bids received after the above-designated date and time will not be opened and will be rejected. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: Security Vestibule @ Dolores Aaron School 10200 Curran Blvd New Orleans, LA 70127 PROJECT NUMBER: ITB No. 26-FAC-0030 Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from: Concordia, LLC 1610 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd New Orleans, LA 70113 Attn: Contact Name: Elizabeth Chen Contact Email: echen@concordia.com Contact Tel number: 504-702-6825 Bid documents will be emailed by Architect or a downloadable link will be provided to obtain bid documents in PDF format. All Bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid and all Alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or the Orleans Parish School Board Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana. If the Surety is not listed on the Treasury List, and has less than an A- rating (as shown in the latest edition of A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide) the maximum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars), or fifteen percent of the Suretys policyholders' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance), whichever is less. If the Surety is not listed on the Treasury List, and has at least an A- rating or better (as shown in the latest edition of A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide), the maximum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is fifteen percent of the Suretys policyholders' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact, and shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2026 at Dolores Aaron School located at 10200 Curran Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127. Attendance at this conference is NOT required but highly encouraged and Bidders are advised that they will be required to state on the Bid Form that they are familiar with the Project site located at 10200 Curran Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(a). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. NOTICE OF PUBLIC FUNDING: Notice is hereby given that this Project is to be financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time the Bids are received. As a result, pursuant to La. R.S. 38:2215, the Owner is exempt from the requirement of acting to award the Contract or reject all Bids within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt of the Bids. Pursuant to this Statute, the Owner specifically reserves the right to hold all Bids for greater than forty-five (45) calendar days. The Orleans Parish School Board shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. INCORPORATION OF INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS INTO ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Instructions to Bidders contained in the Bid Documents (referenced above), and all requirements contained therein, are incorporated into this Advertisement for Bids as if completely set forth herein. By: Mr. Paul Lucius Executive Director of Procurement Insertion dates: (1) Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (2) Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (3) Wednesday, November 4, 2026 204403-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) by the Procurement Department, Room 5055, 2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114, until 2:00 PM CST Thursday, November 19, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time, and a tabulation will be made for consideration by the Owner in awarding the Contract. Bids received after the above-designated date and time will not be opened and will be rejected. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: Building Improvements @ William Frantz School 3811 North Galvez Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 OPSB PROJECT NUMBER ITB No.: 26-FAC-0063 Complete bidding documents are available in electronic form and may be obtained from City Blueprint & Supply Co. Plans are available for free download in the Project Planroom at www.cityblueprint.com. City Blueprint & Supply Company 1904 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112 504.522.0387 planroom@cityblueprint.com Contact for Project Planroom website questions: Shelly Burt, City Blueprint and Supply Company. Printed copies are not available from the Architect, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction cost. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect: Mark I. Baum Architect LLC markb@MIBArch.com 504.330.8782 Attn: Mark I. Baum, Architect, AIA All Bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid and all Alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check or the Orleans Parish School Board Bid Bond Form written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board, and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana. If the Surety is not listed on the Treasury List, and has less than an A- rating (as shown in the latest edition of A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide) the maximum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars), or fifteen percent of the Suretys policyholders' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance), whichever is less. If the Surety is not listed on the Treasury List, and has at least an A- rating or better (as shown in the latest edition of A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide), the maximum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is fifteen percent of the Suretys policyholders' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attorney-in-fact, and shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 A.M. CST, Thursday, November 5, 2026 at William Frantz School 3811 North Galvez Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 Attendance at this conference is NOT REQUIRED but highly encouraged and Bidders are advised that they will be required to state on the Bid Form that they are familiar with the Project site located at 3811 North Galvez Street, New Orleans, LA 70117. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(a). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. NOTICE OF PUBLIC FUNDING: Notice is hereby given that this Project is to be financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time the Bids are received. As a result, pursuant to La. R.S. 38:2215, the Owner is exempt from the requirement of acting to award the Contract or reject all Bids within forty-five (45) calendar days of receipt of the Bids. Pursuant to this Statute, the Owner specifically reserves the right to hold all Bids for greater than forty-five (45) calendar days. The Orleans Parish School Board shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. INCORPORATION OF INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS INTO ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Instructions to Bidders contained in the Bid Documents (referenced above), and all requirements contained therein, are incorporated into this Advertisement for Bids as if completely set forth herein. By: Mr. Paul Lucius Executive Director of Procurement Insertion dates: (1) Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (2) Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (3) Wednesday, November 4, 2026 204392-oct 21-28-nov 4-3t $

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS St. John the Baptist Parish Council will receive Proposals for: Office of Community Development Grants Management Services St. John the Baptist Parish (hereinafter referred to as the Parish) hereby issues this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified companies (hereinafter referred to as Proposers) to provide Office of Community Development Grants Management Services Proposals shall be addressed to the St. John the Baptist Parish Council and delivered to the receptionist at the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Complex, 1811 West Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA 70068 not later than 9:45 A.M. local time on November 13, 2026. Proposal package shall be clearly marked with the Proposers name and address, and: RFP 2026.29 Office of Community Development Grants Management Services. Any proposals received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. local time on November 13, 2026 in the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Complex Council Chambers located at 1811 West Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA 70068. Proposal documents may be viewed or downloaded from the Parish website at www.sjbparish.com or www.centralbidding.com. Documents may also be obtained by contacting Peter Montz or Mellissa Levandoske at the address listed above, by telephone at (985) 652-9569, or by email at p.montz@stjohn-la.gov or m.tassara@stjohn-la.gov. Electronic proposals may be submitted through www.centralbidding.com. Questions and comments regarding this Proposal must be submitted in writing to St. John the Baptist Parish, Purchasing & Procurement Department, ATTN: Peter Montz, 1811 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068 or via e-mail to p.montz@stjohn-la.gov no later than 10:00 A.M. on November 6, 2026. The Parish reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities or informalities incidental thereto, and to accept any proposal, which the Parish feels serves its best interest. Such action will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statues. Any person with disabilities requiring Special Accommodation must contact the St. John the Baptist Parish Council Office at (985) 652-9569 no later than seven (7) days prior to proposal opening. Participation by minority-owned and women-owned businesses, as well as businesses located within St. John the Baptist Parish, is encouraged. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL Publish: October 21, 2026 October 28, 2026 November 4, 2026 204382-oct 21-28-nv 4-3t $140.89