PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Fresenius Kidney Care Avondale Clinic Closure Public Notice Fresenius Medical Care will close Fresenius Kidney Care Avondale effective on March 18, 2026. We recognize that changes in care settings can be difficult for patients and families. Our care teams are working directly with each affected patient to identify the most appropriate dialysis options whether at another nearby Fresenius Kidney Care center or with a different provider. Patients have been notified of this change by letter, and medical records requests can be forwarded to Kemberly Johnson or Laura Daniel at 504-342-7773. 179040-mar 8-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Fresenius Kidney Care Avondale Clinic Closure Public Notice Fresenius Medical Care will close Fresenius Kidney Care Avondale effective on March 18, 2026. We recognize that changes in care settings can be difficult for patients and families. Our care teams are working directly with each affected patient to identify the most appropriate dialysis options whether at another nearby Fresenius Kidney Care center or with a different provider. Patients have been notified of this change by letter, and medical records requests can be forwarded to Kemberly Johnson or Laura Daniel at 504-342-7773. 179040-mar 8-1t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - PBV INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR The East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (EBRPHA) is accepting proposals for a qualified vendor to perform residential property inspections in accordance with Federal housing quality standards for its Project Based Voucher (PBV) program. Official bid documents can be downloaded at www.centralbidding.com or at www.ebrpha.org beginning February 12, 2026. Questions related to the RFP should be submitted via www.centralbidding.com or email to dmejia@ebrpha.org by 4:30 PM CT, Friday, March 6, 2026. Proposals may be submitted electronically via www.centralbidding.com or in writing to 4731 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, by 4:30 PM CT, Friday, March 13, 2026, in accordance with the RFP. No proposals will be received after the specified date and time. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES. 173047 Jan. 12, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2026, 9x $133.92

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - The State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, is hereby advertising the sale of the Leesville State School property located at 401 Nolan Trace, Leesville, Louisiana 71446. This site is comprised of 9.7 acres and nine buildings with 63,094 square feet of gross building area and a large athletic field. The sale will be conducted by sealed bids. The minimum bid is hereby set at $180,000. Sealed bids may be mailed to the Office of State Lands at P.O. Box 44124, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804. Sealed bids will also be accepted by hand delivery to the Office of State Lands via the Claiborne Building Security Desk, 1201 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 (in downtown Baton Rouge), from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2nd ; no bids will be accepted if received after 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2nd . Bids must include the name and contact information of the bidder, including a valid email address and phone number. Bids must also include a good faith deposit in the amount of $1,800 by certified check or money order only. Bids will be opened at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 2nd , in the Office of State Lands, Suite G-223, on the Ground Floor of the Claiborne Building, 1201 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802. Bidders who wish to be present to witness the opening of bids must check in at the Claiborne Building Security Desk. The winning bidder will be notified by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2nd, first by email and then by telephone, if he or she is not present to hear the announcement at the bid opening. Closing of the sale must be completed by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30th, 2026. If closing is not complete by the deadline, the next highest bidder may be declared the substitute winner, or the sale may be cancelled. If selected, the substitute winner will have fourteen calendar days from email notification within which to complete the closing. For questions, please call Cheston Hill at the Office of State Lands at 225-219-9454. 178400-mar 8-15-22-29-4t $104.16

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received in the office of the Purchasing Division at the Lafayette Consolidated Government Building, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana, until 4:00 p.m. Central Time on the 27th day of March, 2026 for the following: RFP MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM and will, shortly thereafter, be opened and the NAMES ONLY read aloud in the Office of Purchasing located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA. Proposals received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. Sealed proposals may be hand carried or mailed to the address listed above. Proposals shall be either hand delivered or mailed in a sealed envelope to the address listed below. Proposals received after the appointed time will be determined non-responsive and will not be opened. Sealed proposals must be submitted as one (1) marked original hard copy and five (5) marked copies along with one (1) disc copy of the entire proposal. All proposers must include a separate sealed envelope marked COST PROPOSAL FORM containing the price proposal. Proposals should be sent to 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506 attention Heather Kestler. Copies of the RFP specifications are available at the Purchasing Office located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506. Telephone number (337) 291-8071(Attn: Heather Kestler). RFP specifications shall be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the proposal opening date. No Vendor may withdraw his proposal for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of proposals. Each proposal shall follow the instructions listed in the RFP regarding submittal of their proposal. Proposals will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the evaluation criteria outlined in the Request for Proposals. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or any portions thereof, to waive informalities and to select the material that best suits its needs. The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged business are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 291-8410. PURCHASING DIVISION Lafayette Consolidated Government PUBLISH DATES: 2/25, 3/1,3/8 DPR # 955863 178146 Feb. 25, March 1, 8, 3t $121.05

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/va/vendor-access/registration or in the office of the Purchasing Division at the Lafayette Consolidated Government Building, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana, until 3:00 pm Central Time on the 17rd day of March, 2026 for the following: 2025 OR NEWER JETTER TRUCK and will, shortly thereafter, be opened and read aloud in the Office of Purchasing located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. Bidders are encouraged to attend the bid opening virtually by using the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88054743289?pwd=6m6s8g89JSLj6AZDKIbmsTUnHAAZxb.1 Meeting ID: 880 5474 3289 Passcode: 932596 In accordance with Louisiana RS 38:2212. vendors may submit their bid electronically at the website listed above. Vendors may request the bid package electronically from Thomas Metrejean at tgmetrejean@lafayettela.gov. Vendors wishing to submit their bid electronically must register online with Lafayette Consolidated Government, in order to establish an account. Vendors submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail as soon as available. Only a bid bond, certified check or cashiers check shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of both the front and back of the check or bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid. Copies of the bidding documents are available at the Purchasing Office located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506. Telephone number (337) 291-7187 (Attn: Thomas Metrejean). Bidding documents shall be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the bid opening date. Bidder must be properly licensed in accordance with LA RS 32:1254 and must include valid copy of said license in the bid submitted in accordance with LA 38:2212.8. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond payable to the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the total extended price. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and countersigned by a person who is under contract with residing in this state. The certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the contract documents within ten (10) days. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. Bids will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid submitted which is also in compliance with the bid documents. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with LA R.S. 382214.B. The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged business are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 291-8410. PURCHASING DIVISION Lafayette Consolidated Government PUBLISH DATES: 3/2/26, 3/8/26 DPR # 1003672 178913-mar 2-8-2t $98.26

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/va/vendor-access/registration or in the office of the Purchasing Division at the Lafayette Consolidated Government Building, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana, until 11:00 am Central Time on the 18th day of March, 2026 for the following: 2026 Fiber to the Home Stock Material Re-Bid and will, shortly thereafter, be opened and read aloud in the Office of Purchasing located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. Bidders may attend the bid opening in person, but are highly encouraged to virtually join the bid openings via Zoom using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82078602747?pwd=c6wwuezVf1orSNX3e1hBYnKlJd63QZ.1. In accordance with Louisiana RS 38:2212 electronic Bids may be submitted on Vendor Access (https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/va/vendor-access/registration).Official Bid Documents are available on Vendor Access (https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/va/vendor-access/registration). For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call Laycia L. Batiste at 337-291-7173. Bidders may request the electronic bid package from Laycia L. Batiste at lbatiste@lafayettela.gov. Vendors submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail as soon as available. Only a bid bond, certified check or cashiers check shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of both the front and back of the check or bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid. Copies of the bidding documents are available at the Purchasing Office located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506. Telephone number (337) 291-7173 (Attn: Laycia L. Batiste). Bidding documents shall be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the bid opening date. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond payable to the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and countersigned by a person who is under contract with residing in this state. The certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the contract documents within ten (10) days. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the quotation form provided with the specifications. Bids will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid submitted which is also in compliance with the bid documents. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with LA R.S. 382214.B. The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged business are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling (337) 291-8410. PURCHASING DIVISION Lafayette Consolidated Government PUBLISH DATES: 3-2-26, 3-8-26 DPR 1001721 178911-mar 2-8-2t $97.82

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/va/vendor-access/registration or in the office of the Purchasing Division at the Lafayette Consolidated Government Building, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana, until 2:00 P.m. Central Time on the 25th day of March, 2026 for the following: 167118.5.2710 COMPRESSED AIR EQUIPMENT and will, shortly thereafter, be opened and read aloud in the Council Briefing Room located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. Bidders are encouraged to call into the bid openings via Zoom using the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83651136738?pwd=QQK54KW9yci84kIhFLYqb5asZsjbhZ.1. Scope of Work: The scope of Work shall consist of all engineering, design, fabrication, testing, packaging and delivery of a Compressed Air Equipment and its accessories and including manufacturer's field services at the Job Site. All Work shall be completed between July 1, 2027 and July 1, 2028. In accordance with Louisiana RS 38:2212 electronic Bids may be submitted at Vendor Access https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/va/vendor-access/registration .Official Bid Documents are available at Vendor Access https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/va/vendor-access/registration . For questions related to the electronic bidding process, please call the office of Purchasing at 337-291-8258. Bidders may request the electronic bid package from Dabne Dover at dabnedover@lafayettela.gov. Bidders submitting bids electronically are required to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail as soon as available. Only a bid bond, certified check or cashiers check shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of both the front and back of the check or bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. Bidders wishing to submit their bid electronically must first be registered online with Lafayette Consolidated Government as a potential supplier at the website listed above. Bidders submitting bids electronically shall include all documents in one (1) combined PDF file with bookmark(s) and are required to provide one (1) hard copy within forty-eight (48) hours from bid opening through the mail. Bidders providing bids my mail, shall include one (1) hard copy with all documents in one (1) combined PDF file with bookmark(s) and are required to provide an electronic copy in one (1) USB flash drive. Only a bid bond, certified check or cashiers check shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of both the front and back of the check or bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. SUBMISSION OF CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, OR TRADESECRET INFORMATION (SEE LA. R.S. 44:3.2(D) As a public entity, Lafayette Consolidated Government is subject to the Louisiana Public Records Law, which may require submissions of Bidders to be a public record. Pursuant to La. R.S. 44:3.2(D), Bidders who submit documents or information they believe to be proprietary or trade secret must clearly mark each page or piece of information which is, in the Bidders opinion, proprietary or trade secret and must also submit with such information a cover sheet that reads as follows in bold type: DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY OR TRADE SECRET INFORMATION A sample cover sheet with this statement is included with the bid documents. La. R.S. 44:3.2(D) requires Lafayette Consolidated Government to make a determination as to whether a Bidders submission is in fact proprietary or trade secret information within thirty (30) calendar days of the Bidders submission. Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or written evidence of authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid. Copies of the bidding documents are available upon request by contacting Purchasing & Property Management Division, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana upon payment of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per set, non-refundable, made payable to the Lafayette Consolidated Government. NOTE: NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED - ONLY CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS MADE PAYABLE TO LAFAYETTE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT. Bid Documents shall be available until twenty-four hours before the bid opening date. Questions relative to the bidding documents shall be directed to Morgan Broussard by email at dabnedover@lafayettela.gov Within one (1) week upon receipt of the Invitation to Bid, Bidders are encouraged to confirm intent to submit a bid by replying to the "Invitation to Bid" email sent by Dabne Dover (dabnedover@lafayettela.gov). Bidders are requested to attend a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting, which will be held on March 12, 2026 at 10:00 am. CST in the Executive Conference Room at the LUS Operations Center located at 1314 Walker Rd., Lafayette, LA 70506. Bidders unable to attend the pre-bid in person can attend by joining through Zoom using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81740356748?pwd=ST1Uw3IbuXQ47DzDoMHTTAMS4PLZDC.1. Alternatively, a meeting invite can be forwarded to you via email by contacting Dabne Dover at (337) 291-8262 or dabnedover@lafayettela.gov. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond payable to the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana. The certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the Contract Documents within ten (10) working days. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) calendar days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the bid form provided with the specifications. The successful bidder will be required to execute performance and labor and material payment bonds in the full amount of the contract as more fully defined in the bid documents. In accordance with Public Bid Law, bids are valid for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days from the time of the opening of bids. Bids will be evaluated by the Owner based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid submitted which is also in compliance with the bid documents. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with LA R.S. 382214.B. The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all bidders and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 337-291-8410. PURCHASING DIVISION Lafayette Consolidated Government PUBLISH DATES: 03-02-26; 03-08-26 DPR 112069 178817-mar 2-8-2t $164

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received either electronically at https://lafayettecsdgovla.tylerportico.com/va/vendor-access/registration or in the office of the Purchasing Division at the Lafayette Consolidated Government Building, located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana, until 3:00 p.m. Central Time on the 31st day of March, 2026 for the following: 2026 CIPP DRAINAGE PROJECT and will, shortly thereafter, be opened and read aloud in the Purchasing Office located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA. Bids received after the above specified time for opening shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to the sender. Bidders are encouraged to join the bid opening via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88932281992?pwd=5EfAqhGbF1drjb50OdJnz7JrPITQTw.1 The Meeting ID is 889 3228 1992. The Passcode is 831935. The work shall consist of, but is not limited to, the labor, superintendence and material needed to rehabilitate drainage lines in need of repair and/or correction of structural problems located within the Lafayette City-Parish. The work will be accomplished by internally lining the drain lines using the cure-in-place (CIPP) method, necessary for the completion of the 2026 CIPP DRAINAGE PROJECT, on an as needed, on-call basis. Labor, mobilization and machinery as specified in the technical specifications are to be included in the unit price per linear foot. The duration of the contract will be one (1) year from contract finalization with the option to renew for two additional one (1) year terms. In accordance with Louisiana RS 38:2212. vendors may submit their bid electronically at the website listed above. Vendors may request the bid package electronically from Thomas Metrejean at tgmetrejean@Lafayettela.gov. Vendors submitting bids electronically are requested to provide the same documents as bidders submitting through the mail as soon as available. Only a bid bond, certified check or cashiers check shall be submitted as the bid security. Electronic copies of both the front and back of the check or bid bond shall be included with the electronic bid. Bids must be signed in accordance with LRS Title 38:2212(B)5. A Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority authorizing the person signing the bid is required to be submitted with bid. Failure to submit a Corporate Resolution or Certificate of Authority with the bid shall be cause for rejection of bid. Copies of the bidding documents are available at the Purchasing Office located at 705 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506. Telephone number (337) 291-7187 (Attn: Thomas Metrejean). Bidding documents shall be available until twenty-four (24) hours before the bid opening date. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond payable to the Lafayette Consolidated Government, the amount of which shall be five percent (5%) of the base bid plus additive alternates. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-Rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. The bid bond shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana and countersigned by a person who is under contract with residing in this state. The certified check, cashiers check, or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute the contract, should it be awarded to him, in conformity with the contract documents within ten (10) days. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least forty-five (45) days after the time scheduled for the opening of bids. Each bid shall be submitted only on the quotation form provided with the specifications. Bids will be evaluated by the Purchaser based on the lowest responsible bid submitted which is also in compliance with the specifications. The Lafayette Consolidated Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Contractors or contracting firms submitting bids in the amount of $50,000.00 or more shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and show their license number on the front of the sealed envelope in which their bid is enclosed. Contractors shall be licensed for the classification of MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION OR HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE. Bids in the amounts specified above which have not bid in accordance with the requirements, shall be rejected and shall not be read. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If the project is asbestos or hazardous waste, contractors submitting bids in the amount of $1.00 or more shall be properly licensed in accordance with Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 291-8410. PURCHASING DIVISION Lafayette Consolidated Government PUBLISH DATES: 3/6/26, 3/8/26, 3/15/26 DPR # 1005272 179525-mar 6-8-15-3t $185.31

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS March 8, 2026 Lafayette Consolidated Government Community Development and Planning Dept. 705 W. University Avenue Lafayette, LA 70506 337-291-8413 On or about April 1, 2026, Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) will submit a request for the release of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), under the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24, Subtitle A, Part 58.70, to undertake a project, in correlation with Lafayette Habitat for Humanitys Healthy Homes Program, for the purpose of rehabilitating housing in the 70501 zip code area of Lafayette, LA. Federal funding for the project is proposed for $100,000 of CDBG funding and $1,824,902.08 of Healthy Homes HUD funding for a combined total of $1,924,902.08. The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements or alternative. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at LCG, located at 705 W. University Ave., Lafayette, LA, in the Community Development and Planning office, where the ERR may be examined or copied, weekdays between 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Community Development and Planning office. All comments must be received by March 23, 2026; if notice is mailed and posted, 10 days grace is added to the postage date and will be considered by the CDP office prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. ENVIROMENTAL CERTIFICATION Lafayette Consolidated Government certifies to HUD that Monique B. Boulet, in her capacity as Lafayette Mayor-President, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUDs approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows LCG to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the LCGs certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Lafayette Consolidated Government (b) the LCG has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at 500 Poydras Street, 9th floor, New Orleans, LA 70130-3099. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Shayna L. Armond CDP Programs Specialist Lafayette Consolidated Government 179120-mar 8-1t $37.12

Legal Notice EVANGELINE PARISH POLICE JURY REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 2026 The Police Jury met in Regular Session assembled with the following members present: Kevin Veillon, Keith Saucier, Sidney Fontenot, Ryan Ardoin, Tim Causey, Brent Guillory and Bryan Vidrine. Absent and excused were Darion Arvie and Daniel Arvie. A quorum was present. Motion was made by Sidney Fontenot, seconded by Keith Saucier and unanimously approved to amend the agenda to add the following items: 1. Consider alcohol permit for Mounted Posse of Evangeline Parish. 2. Consider alcohol permit for Boggy Bayou Festival. 3. Consider resolution opposing Class VI Injection wells. 4. Scott Soileau, consider property and casualty insurance proposal. 5. Consider proclamation proclaiming March as American Red Cross Month. 6. Allow Crooked Creek to purchase a lawn mower for no more than $17,500 from Ward 4 Fund 118. 7. Accept donation of Camp from Brian Richmond with the understanding that Police Jury will provide no more than $10,000 for associated moving costs. 8. Replace Larry Fontenot with Ryan Vidrine on the Bayou Petite Passé Drainage District No. 15. There were no comments from the public regarding the agenda items. Motion was made by Brent Guillory and seconded by Keith Saucier approving the minutes for February 9, 2026 Committee and Regular meetings. Motion carried. Motion was made by Ryan Ardoin and seconded by Keith Saucier approving the actions adopted by all committees on this day, March 2, 2026. Motion carried. Motion was made by Keith Saucier and seconded by Ryan Ardoin approving to open a new bank account for 90 Degree Health Insurance. Motion carried. The Jury then discussed the purchase of a skid steer and attachments to maintain adjudicated properties in the Parish. This item will be brought back before the Jury when quotes are obtained. Motion was made by Tim Causey and seconded by Ryan Ardoin approving to adopt a resolution ordering and calling an election on June 27, 2026, to authorize the renewal and levy of an ad valorem tax within the Cemetery District No. 4 of Evangeline Parish, and providing for the matters in connection therewith. Motion carried. The Governing Authority of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana, will hold a public hearing to consider the call of an election with regard to the renewal of certain taxes on March 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Evangeline Parish Police Jury Administrative Office Conference Room, 1008 West LaSalle Street, Ville Platte, Louisiana. Motion carried. Motion was made by Keith Saucier and seconded by Sidney Fontenot approving Marcus Guillory to use Industrial Park Tournoi Property for Baseball practice field. Motion carried. Motion was made by Keith Saucier and seconded by Tim Causey approving the Evangeline Parish Police to be removed from the proposed Acadiana Juvenile Detention Center, which is anticipated to be built in the St. Landry Parish area and funded from each of the participating parishes. Motion carried. Motion was made by Keith Saucier and seconded by Sidney Fontenot approving an additional crosswalk on Cabot Road as requested by Cabot Corporation. Motion carried. Motion was made by Sidney Fontenot and seconded by Brent Guillory to approve an alcohol permit for Mounted Posse of Evangeline Parish for an event to be held at the Chauncey Pitre Barn contingent upon Certificate of Insurance is provided. Motion carried. Motion was made by Keith Saucier and seconded by Sidney Fontenot to approve an alcohol permit for Boggy Bayou Festival for annual festival May 7-9, 2026. Motion carried. Motion was made by Bryan Vidrine and seconded by Keith Saucier approving to adopt a resolution opposing the permitting and establishment of any Class VI injection wells within the jurisdiction of Evangeline Parish. Motion carried. Scott Soileau, with Higginbotham Insurance Agency addressed the Jury with Property and Casualty Insurance proposal. Across the board there is a 3% Rate Increase. Motion was made by Bryan Vidrine and seconded by Brent Guillory approving the Property and Casualty Insurance Proposal as submitted. Motion carried. Motion was made by Bryan Vidrine and seconded by Sidney Fontenot adopting a proclamation proclaiming March 2026 as American Red Cross Month. Motion carried. Motion was made by Tim Causey and seconded by Bryan Vidrine approving Crooked Creek Recreational Park to purchase a lawn mower for no more than $17,500 from Ward 4 Fund 118. Motion carried. Motion was made by Sidney Fontenot and seconded by Bryan Vidrine accepting the donation of Camp from Brian Richmond with the understanding that Police Jury will provide no more than $10,000 for associated moving costs. Motion carried. Motion was made by Sidney Fontenot and seconded by Bryan Vidrine approving the appointment of Ryan Vidrine on the Bayou Petite Passé Drainage District No. 15 to replace Larry Fontenot. Motion carried. Motion was made by Brent Guillory and seconded by Ryan Ardoin authorizing the payment of bills on file in the Police Jury Office. Motion carried. Public Works Director, gave the following report: • Parish wide drainage equipment is currently located in District #3. • Ward One Drainage Equipment is located in District #5 • Quotes have been received for the water sprinkler system at Chauncey Pitre Barn. Low bid received was from Sittig’s in the amount of $13,500. Motion was made by Keith Saucier and seconded by Brent Guillory to approve the low bid from Sittig’s for the installing of a water sprinkler system at Chauncey Pitre Barn in the amount of $13,500. Motion carried. Parish Engineer gave the following report: • Material has been ordered for the Courthouse Construction. • Elevator at the Courthouse will be shut down due to replacement. • Preliminary work has started on the Recreational Park Pavilion. Secretary-Treasurer gave the following report: • Monthly budget to actual comparison reports have been submitted to each juror. No comments were made regarding those reports. • 2% Sales Tax Commission Board did not meet in February, no update on last months sales tax at this time. Motion was made by Sidney Fontenot and seconded by Bryan Vidrine approving to adjourn the regular meeting. Motion carried. /s/ Kevin Veillon /s/ Dirk Deville Kevin Veillon, President Dirk Deville, Secretary-Treasurer 030826 Cost is $195.00