PUBLIC NOTICE - 4 - PENDLETON-MANY FIELD 26-344 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026, upon the application of GEP HAYNESVILLE II, LLC. At such hearing the Office of Permitting and Compliance will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Pendleton-Many Field, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. 1. To create one additional drilling and production unit for the exploration for and production of gas and condensate from the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, said additional unit to be designated HA RA SUC, as shown on the plat submitted with the application and made a part hereof. 2. To unitize all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within the proposed additional unit with each tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation. 3. Except insofar as set forth above, to confirm and continue in effect the provisions of the Office of Permitting and Compliance Order No. 593-D, effective February 15, 2024, the unit created thereby, and applicable Statewide Orders. 4. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A was defined in Order No. 593-D, effective February 15, 2024. A plat is available for inspection in the Department of Conservation and Energy in Baton Rouge and Shreveport, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. BY ORDER OF: DUSTIN H. DAVIDSON, SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY Baton Rouge, LA 10/6/26;10/9/26 S lck IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE AT THE HEARING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE. 362.26 10/14 Cost of Notice: 96

PUBLIC NOTICE - 1 - PENDLETON-MANY FIELD 26-333 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026, upon the application of GEP HAYNESVILLE II, LLC. At such hearing the Department of Conservation and Energy will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Pendleton-Many Field, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. 1. To create one additional drilling and production unit for the exploration for and production of gas and condensate from the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, said additional unit to be designated HA RA SUB, as shown on the plat submitted with the application and made a part hereof. 2. To unitize all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within the proposed additional unit with each tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation. 3. Except insofar as set forth above, to confirm and continue in effect the provisions of the Office of Permitting and Compliance Order No. 593-D, effective February 15, 2024, the unit created thereby, and applicable Statewide Orders. 4. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A was defined in Order No. 593-D, effective February 15, 2024. A plat is available for inspection in the Office of Conservation in Baton Rouge and Shreveport, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. BY ORDER OF: DUSTIN H. DAVIDSON, SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY Baton Rouge, LA 9/30/26;10/3/26 S lck IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE AT THE HEARING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE. 361.26 10/14 Cost of Notice: 96

NOTICE Parcel No. 8087014501 Jim Walter Homes, Inc. Mid-State Trust II THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN SABINE PARISH, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: Parcel# 8087014501 / No Municipal Address Brief Legal: 1/4 AC M/L IN W/2 OF SW/4 OF SE/4 OF SEC. 30-8-12, BEG 30' N & 310' W FROM SE COR OF W/2 SW/4 OF SE/4 OF SEC. 30-8-12, BEING THE SE CORNER, THENCE RUN N 105'; THENCE RUN E 100'; THENCE RUN N 105'; THENCE RUN W 120'; THENCE RUN S 210'; THENCE RUN E 20' TO THE POB, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON. Tax sale title to the above described property has been sold for failure to pay taxes. You have been identified as a person who may have an interest in this property. Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the property by making all required payments to the tax collector listed below or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within sixty (60) days of the date of the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring ownership, if later. Sabine Parish Tax Collector 400 South Capitol Street Many, LA 71449 318-256-5651 360.26 10/14 Cost of Notice: 18

NOTICE Parcel No. 9043001730 Melburn J. Alex or Estate Pamela Jones Alex or Estate Town of Many THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN SABINE PARISH, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: Parcel# 9043001730 / No Municipal Address Brief Legal: BEGINNING AT A POINT 240 2/3 YDS EAST AND 395 FT NORTH OF THE SW CORNER OF N/2 OF SW/4 SW/4 OF SEC 23-7-11 RUN NORTH 80 FT EAST 105 FT SOUTH 80 FT WEST 105 FT TO THE POB Tax sale title to the above described property has been sold for failure to pay taxes. You have been identified as a person who may have an interest in this property. Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the property by making all required payments to the tax collector listed below or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within sixty (60) days of the date of the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring ownership, if later. Sabine Parish Tax Collector 400 South Capitol Street Many, LA 71449 318-256-5651 359.26 10/14 Cost of Notice: 18

Meeting minutes VILLAGE OF FLORIEN MINUTES October 5, 2026 A public hearing was held for Ordinance No. 209 of 2026, An Ordinance to accept the donation of Village of Fisher's Sewer Lift Stations, elevated water tank, and the water wells. There were no public concerns addressed. Malvilen Abbott, with Caring Hands Sitting Service, LLLC spoke on applying through DHH to bring Caring Hands into this area. She asked the mayor and council to fill out a questionnaire noting the needs that they feel needed in our area. Mayor Jones called the Village of Florien scheduled board meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026. In attendance were the following: Eddie Jones, Mayor; Bradley Marr, Alderman; Brennan Jones, Alderman; Stormie Pilcher, Alderwoman; Tim Parker, Street Commissioner and Geri Alford, Clerk/Treasurer. Public Attendance: Officer Phillip Catrer, Officer Matthew Busby, Eddie Hughes, Water Operator, Kelly Stewart, Malvilen Abbott, Ida Bee Lee, Jasper Hickman. Tim Parker opened the meeting with a prayer, and Brennan Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was approved on a motion by Bradley Marr. Stormie Pilcher seconded the motion; it passed unanimously. The consent calendar was presented: minutes of the previous meeting, September 14, 2026; the financial report of the treasurer, line item, along with transfers; the budget compared to actual expenditure and receivables; the Marshall's report; payment of outstanding bills; tax commissioner's report; street commissioner's report; and water department report. Brennan Jones moved to approve the consent calendar, and Stormie Pilcher seconded the motion; it passed unanimously. -Old Business: Brennan Jones made a motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 209 of 2026, Ordinance to accept the donation of Village of Fisher's Sewer Lift Stations, elevated water tank, and the water wells. Stormie Pilcher seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. Having reviewed the opened bids from September 14, 2026, Brennan Jones made a motion to accept the following bids for Labor only maintenance: Precision Mechanical - Generator Maintenance; Lites Bros. Asphalt; and DJ Plumbing-Plumbing maintenance, maintenance on Lift stations and wells. Stormie Pilcher seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. Memorandum of Agreement with Ice Task Force died on the table for lack of action. -New Mayor Jones appointed Attorney Christopher M. Sylvia as the Village of Florien Attorney. Brennan Jones made a motion to accept the appointment of Christopher Sylvia as the Village of Florien Attorney. Stormie Pilcher seconded the motion; the motion carried unanimously. Bradley Marr made a motion to adjourn. Brennan Jones seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously. Meeting Adjourned. The next council meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2026 ATTEST: (s) Geri Alford (s) Eddie Jones, Jr Geri Alford, Clerk Eddie Jones, Jr., Mayor 358.26 10/14 Cost of Notice: 42

Meeting minutes Many, Louisiana, 71449 September 21, 2026 The Parish School Board of Many, Louisiana, Sabine Parish, met in a regular public session on September 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at 265 Middle Creek Road, Many, Louisiana, with the following members present: Terrell Snelling, Board President, Stacy Alford, Dr. Leah Byles, Kowonno Greene, Josh Jenkins, Dean Johnson, Donald Remedies and John Stewart. Absent: Everett Guidry, Board Vice President 1. Meeting Opening: At 5:30 p.m. the regular meeting of the board began with a Call to Order by President Terrell Snelling. Mr. Snelling called upon Dean John to give the Invocation. Mr. Snelling then led the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Recognition of Visitors: No visitors were recognized. 3. Consent Agenda: On motion by Kowonno Greene and seconded by Stacy Alford, it was carried to approved the Consent Agenda Items 3A-3G as follows: A. Approve and adopt Board Public Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2026; B. Approve and adopt Regular Board Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2026; C. Approve MOU between Sabine Parish School Board & Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Dual Enrollment/Articulation Agreement SY 26-27; D. Approve 26-27 Transportation Agreement between SPSB & Many Healthcare North; E. Approve Out-of-State Field Trip for 10 PHHS Pre-K Students and 2 adults to attend Piney Park Christmas in Marshall, Texas on December 4, 2026; F. Approve Out-of-State Field Trip for 10 PHHS Pre-K students and 2 adults to attend Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas on April 23, 2027; G. Approve and adopt agenda items 3A-3G. 4. Regular Agenda Items: A. On motion by Dr. Leah Byles and seconded by Josh Jenkins, it was carried to approve a Resolution of No Objection for the Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb. ^ ^ ^ Resolution No. ____ On the 21st day of September, 2026, the Sabine Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, met in open and regular session. The following was offered by Dr. Leah Byles and seconded by Josh Jenkins: WHEREAS, the Sabine River Authority is proposing to donate thirty (30) acres of land to the Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb, with the land being located in Sabine Parish, and WHEREAS, the Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb was recognized by the State of Louisiana in 1977 as an American Indian tribe and can move forward with the donation, and WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana is requesting a "Resolution of No Objection" from the Sabine Parish Police Jury, Sabine Parish School District, and Sabine River Authority, and WHEREAS, the Sabine Parish School Board has no objection to the donation of thirty (30) acres of the land from the Sabine River Authority to the Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sabine Parish School Board hereby approves the issuance of a "Resolution of No Objection" to the donation of thirty acres of land from the Sabine River Authority to the Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb. This resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 Therefore, the forgoing resolution was declared duly adopted on the 21st day of September 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present. /s/Terrell Snelling Terrell D. Snelling, President SPSB ^ ^^ B. On motion by Josh Jenkins and seconded by John Stewart, it was carried to approve Out-of-State Field Trip with request for monetary assistance for 6 EHS students and 2 adults to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN on October 21-24, 2026. C. On motion by Stacy Alford and seconded by Kowonno Greene, it was carried to approve Out-of-State Field Trip with request for monetary assistance for 4 MHS and 1 adult to attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN in October 2026. D. On motion by John Stewart and seconded by Dean Johnson it was carried to approve and adopt the following policies on First Reading: 1. EBBC - Emergency Operations Plans 2. GBRIB - Sick Leave 3. JD - Discipline 4. JDD - Suspension 5. JDE - Expulsion 6. JGCE - Child Abuse 7. JGCFA - Behavioral Health Services for Students 8. IDDF Education of Students with Exceptionalities 9. IDDFC - Cameras in Special Education Classrooms E. On motion by Josh Jenkins and seconded by Dr. Leah Byles, it was carried to approve and adopt the 2026-2027 SPSB Pupil Progression Plan. F. On motion by Josh Jenkins, and seconded by Dr. Leah Byles, it was carried to approve the proposed payroll changes as recommended for SY 27-28. G. Presentation to the Board for Internship Proposal. Informational only. No action was taken. 5. Superintendent's Report: Informational only. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: Terrell Snelling, President Shane Wright, Secretary 357.26 10/14 Cost of Notice: 72

Public notice Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the following: James Anderson Runyon please contact Christopher M. Sylvia, Attorney at Law, Post office Box 186, Many, Louisiana 71449, 318-431-5009. 356.26 10/14 10/21 Cost of Notice: 12

Public notice -2- BAYOU SAN MIGUEL AND ZWOLLE FIELDS 26-339 and 26-340 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026, upon the application of EXPAND OPERATING LLC. At such hearing the Department of Conservation and Energy will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Bayou San Miguel and Zwolle Fields, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. 1. To dissolve an existing drilling and production unit for the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Bayou San Miguel Field, designated as HA RA SUAA created under Office of Permitting and Compliance Order No. 1513-B-2, effective March 9, 2010, which is shown on the plat submitted with the application and made a part hereof. 2. To simultaneously create a drilling and production unit for the exploration for and production of gas and condensate from the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Zwolle Field, with said additional unit to be designated HA RA SUII as shown on the plat submitted with the application, and made a part hereof. 3. To force pool and integrate all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within the proposed unit with each tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation. 4. To find that the proposed unit is reasonable and should be adopted, is necessary to insure orderly development, to prevent waste and to avoid the drilling of unnecessary wells; and that said unit encompasses the maximum area which may be efficiently and economically drained by the well or wells designated by the Office of Permitting and Compliance to serve said unit as the unit well, substitute unit well, or alternate unit well, and that creation of said unit should reasonably assure to each separate tract included therein an opportunity to recover its just and equitable share of the contents of the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A. 5. To provide that if the horizontal portion of a well is cased and cemented back above the top of the Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, the distance to any unit boundary and offset well(s) will be calculated based on the distance to the nearest perforation in the well and not on the penetration point or terminus of the well. 6. Except insofar as set forth above, to confirm and continue in full force and effect the provisions Order No. 628-B, effective November 3, 2009; as amended and supplemented by the 628 Series of Orders, Order No. 1513-B, effective October 28, 2008; as amended and supplemented by the 1513 Series of Orders, and of all applicable Statewide Orders. 7. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Zwolle Field, was defined in Order No. 628-B, effective November 3, 2009. The Haynesville Zone, Reservoir A, in the Bayou San Miguel Field, was defined in Order No. 1513-B, effective October 28, 2008. Plats are available for inspection in the Department of Conservation and Energy in Baton Rouge and Shreveport, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. BY ORDER OF: DUSTIN H. DAVIDSON, SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY Baton Rouge, LA 10/1/26;10/6/26 S lck IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE AT THE HEARING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE. 355.26 10/14 Cost of Notice: 54

Sheriff's Sale 21st Mortgage Corporation vs. No. 74749 Jessica Nicole Delome, ET AL Eleventh Judicial District Court Parish of Sabine State of Louisiana By virtue of a writ of Seizure and Sale issued and to me directed by the honorable court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder without the benefit of appraisement, at the principal front door of the courthouse in the City of Many, Parish of Sabine, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 between legal hours, starting at 10:00 a.m. the following described property located in Sabine Parish, La: 2023 KABCO 32x60 mobile home bearing serial numbers KB0216340A23 and KB0216340B23. Seized under said writ Terms: Cash Aaron Mitchell Sheriff, Sabine Parish, La. Sheriff's Office, Many, La. 353.26 10/14 11/11 Cost of Notice: 62.70

PUBLIC NOTICE The Sabine Parish Library's 2027 Proposed Budget will be available for public inspection at the Many Library from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon.-Fri., from October 7th - 21st, 2026. A Budget Hearing will be held at the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission on Thursday, October 22 at 3:30 pm, after which the final budget will be adopted by the Sabine Parish Library Board. 347.26 10/7 10/14 10/21 Cost of Notice: 18

Public notice NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Wards 1 and 2 Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of Sabine, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Wards 1 and 2 Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of Sabine, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on August 17, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall Wards 1 and 2 Fire Protection District No. 1 of the Parish of Sabine, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a 10.24 mills tax (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $844,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2029 and ending with the year 2038, for the purpose of constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities for the District, for purchasing, operating and maintaining fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment and emergency equipment and paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes and for salaries of firemen for the District, provided that a portion of the Tax proceeds is required to be contributed to state and statewide retirement systems as provided in R.S. 11:82? The said special election will be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit: PRECINCTS 1-1 1-2(PART) 1-4 2-1(PART) 2-2 4-1(PART) 5-3(PART) 5-4(PART) The polling places for the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $10,200. Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Wards 1 and 2 Fire District Office, 481 N. Nolan Trace, Florien, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2027, at 6:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. 345.26 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 Cost of Notice: 192

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Sabine Parish Police Jury will accept sealed bids until 10:00 a.m., October 16, 2026, at the Police Jury Office in the Sabine Parish Courthouse, 400 S. Capitol Street, Room 101, Many, Louisiana 71449 for a new self-contained, purpose-built boom mower. At that time, the sealed bids will be opened and publicly read aloud. The bids will then be presented to the Police Jury during its next meeting, at which time they will be reviewed for award. SEALED BIDS-HAND DELIVERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL Sealed bids must be either hand delivered for a receipt or mailed as certified mail, with a return receipt requested. Bids may also be electronically submitted through Central Bidding from Central Auction House at: https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/Category/10702/SabineParishPoliceJury. BID FORM-BID ENVELOPE Bidder should bid on bidder's letterhead, with bid signed by bidder's representative. The sealed bid envelope should be plainly marked "Sealed Bid" showing the bidder's name, bid opening date and time and "Self-Contained Purpose-Built Boom Mower". REJECTION OF BIDS Any bid received after the bid closing time will be returned unopened. The Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids. GENERAL The specifications herein state the minimum requirements of the Sabine Parish Police Jury. All bids must be regular in every respect. Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions shall be cause for rejection. The Sabine Parish Police Jury may consider as "irregular" or "non-responsive", any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the bid documents and specification, or any bid lacking sufficient technical literature to enable the Sabine Parish Police Jury to make a reasonable determination of compliance to the specifications. It shall be the bidder's responsibility to carefully examine each item of the specifications. Failure to offer a completed bid or failure to respond to each section of the technical specifications will cause the proposal to be rejected, without review, as "non-responsive". All variances, exceptions, and/or deviations shall be fully described in the appropriate section; deceit in responding to the specifications will be cause for rejection. INTERPRETATIONS In order to be fair to all bidders no oral interpretations will be given to any bidder as to the meaning of the specifications documents or any part thereof. Every request for consideration shall be made in writing to the Sabine Parish Police Jury. Based on written inquiry the Sabine Parish Police Jury may choose to issue an Addendum in accordance with Local Public Contract Laws. SPECIFICATIONS The specifications are a minimum for a new self-contained, purpose-built boom mower and are used only to denote the quality standard of the product desired and do not restrict bidders to a specific brand, make, manufacturer, or specification named; said specifications are being used only to set forth and convey to prospective bidders the general style, type, character, and quality of the product desired. Equivalent products are acceptable as follows: EQUIPMENT A new self-contained, purpose-built MowerMax(tm) boom mower or similar equipment of equal quality. Powertrain and Engine • Horsepower of 154HP Cummins Stage V Turbo Diesel Engine • The engine coolant and hydraulic oil shall be cooled by a remote, horizontally mounted, heavy-duty side by side radiator/CAC/oil cooler with clean out reversing fan • The fuel tank shall be welded aluminum with a capacity of 48 gallons with locking fuel cap • The radiator shall have a remote horizontally mounted, 21" diameter fan driven by a heavy-duty gear motor with case drain and pressure relief/anti-cavitation valve with an operator controlled reversing valve to cleanout radiator • Two (2) heavy duty 26,000 lbs GVW axles with full time 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel steering with 3 steering modes: Four Wheel, Front, and Crab. Rear axle shall be self-centering when going from 4 wheel or crab to front wheel steer • Engine Batteries shall be located conveniently in the front of the machine for easy access with a locking door • Front axle shall have automatic, 45% limited slip differential and rear axle shall have 100% operator controlled locking differential • Unit shall have a 4-speed transmission with max 0-8 MPH in the 2 work modes, 0-22 MPH max in the 2 travel modes • Drive Axle Pump is to be heavy duty hydrostatic, closed loop piston pump with charge pump filter • Braking shall be accomplished via hydrostatic braking as well as a secondary foot-controlled service brake. Parking brake shall be electric over hydraulic with an integrated seat belt safety switch • Standard tires shall be 460/70R24 Radial with Multiuse tread Boom Features and Mowing • Main boom is to be constructed of welded 9in. wide x 7in. high using 1/2 in. A-36 steel plate for all 4 sides • Main boom shall be lifted by a 6.5 inch bore cylinder with a 2.5-inch diameter rod with 1.75 inch 4140 pins • Outer boom is to be 5.5-inch-wide x 5 inch high using 3/8-inch A-36 steel plate • Outer boom shall be lifted by a 4.5 inch bore cylinder with a 2.0 inch diameter rod with 1.5 inch 4140 pins • Main pivot pins shall be constructed of 1.75-inch AISI 4140 steel • Each pivot pin is to be supported by a pair of 2-inch-wide hardened steel, greaseable Connex(r) bushings • Standard boom functions shall include horizontal swing, vertical lift, dipper reach, mower head tilt and mower head door open/close • Boom length shall be 24 ft • All boom functions as well as axle stabilizer system must be controlled by the operator's right hand and the joystick • Boom must swing hydraulically a minimum of 175 degrees with a double trunnion cylinder rotator with dual cross port reliefs for system protection • Boom mower deck/attachment tilt shall be lifted by a 4.0 inch bore cylinder with a 1.50-inch diameter rod with 1.5 inch 4140 pins. The cylinder shall also have an integrated counter-balance holding valve • The Outer Boom tilt must come with the boom attachment Quick Disconnect System (QDS) with any easy 1.25 in Pull Pin and Stucchi Multi-coupling Plate for hydraulic hoses • The boom arm travel cradle must come with a 2-inch ratchet strap to secure boom in the cradle to prevent accidental movement when in travel mode • The main boom mount weldment shall be made of 3/4 inch and 5/8-inch A-36 steel and attached by a minimum of ten (10) grade 8 flange bolts with lock washers • Primary counterweight shall be custom, cast iron with a minimum of 3,400 pounds with integrated operator steps for easy access and be attached to the main frame with a minimum of nine (9), 1 inch grade 8 bolts • Additional cast iron counterweights (maximum of 3) shall be made available of a minimum of 1,400 pounds each and be attached to the main frame with a minimum of four (4), 1 inch grade 8 bolts. Cab and Other Features • Custom designed cab shall be mounted in front of the engine and hydraulics for optimum operator visibility • Cab shall be fully isolation mounted with acoustical insulation on the outside and acoustical floor mat inside • Cab shall be certified for both ROPS-ISO 3471 and FOPS-ISO3449. • The right side of the cab, or the boom arm side, shall feature a minimum of 1/2 inch Lexan with no vertical supports to hinder the visibility of the operator while operating the boom • The steering wheel and column shall have a full column tilt and telescoping features and must include a horn and steering knob • The operator's seat shall be a Grammer, cloth seat with 12-volt adjustable air ride, two armrests, tilt, lumbar support, and operator presence switch limiting transmission functions and a seatbelt with switch for reminder alarm • Must include air conditioning, head and front windshield wiper with washer as standard equipment • Unit shall include a minimum of two rear view mirrors mounted on the left and right outside the cab • The engine gauge display shall be at least a 10-inch diagonal, touchscreen color monitor that is mounted on a double ball RAM mount for easy operator adjustment • Unit shall have 1 LED safety strobe bar on top of cab and a 35-inch LED directional light bar as well as 12 mini-LED strobes mounted on all 4 sides. (Front Main Frame, aft Cab Mount and Cab A/C Housing for light bar) • Unit must be equipped with a 107dB backup alarm, slow moving vehicle diamond, head lights with LED daytime running lights, high & low beam, front and rear turn signals, brake and reverse lights • Cab must come with a forward facing 20-inch LED light bar • Cab must be equipped with an audible and visible alarm for low hydraulic oil to alert operator of a hydraulic oil leak as well as high coolant temperature and low oil pressure • Cab must come with a mirror back up camera with front and rear view • Cab must be equipped with a minimum 7 inch touchscreen AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Handsfree Calling • Unit shall be equipped with one locking tool box mounted on the right side of the machine • Unit shall be equipped with 1-2.5 lb. fire extinguisher in the cab and 1-5 lbs. fire extinguisher mounted the rear of the unit • Unit shall have an auto-reversing, cleanout radiator fan • Unit shall be equipped with telematics and shall include a one-year cellular subscription for transmitting all engine and equipment data Attachments • Boom Attachment-Rotary deck, 60 inch, frame shall be made of a minimum of 7 ga. steel plate and shall have a 1-inch-thick blade bar with 5/8-inch dual double-sided sling blades. The mower blades shall be powered by a closed-loop, hydrostatic piston pump with charge pump filter and a bent axis piston motor with maximum pressures capable of 4900 psi. This system shall have approximately 87% hydraulic efficiency. The rotary deck shall have a 90-degree swivel. General • The manufacturer shall provide a warranty on all parts and labor for no less than one year from the date of delivery. Manuals • Operator's manual (one copy); shop manual (one copy) and parts manual, in English. DELIVERY Delivery is to be made within ninety (90) calendar days from the date of the bid award, FOB Sabine Parish, Louisiana. The bidder must guarantee delivery time in the bid. The Police Jury reserves the right to waive any informalities in the bidding. s/William E. Weatherford William E. Weatherford Secretary Treasurer 336.26 9/30 10/7 10/14 Cost of Notice: 432