PUBLIC NOTICE

PORT OF IBERIA DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025 PORT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 12:00 PM (Noon)MINUTES

The Special Meeting of the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners was called to order by Commissioner Mark Dore, Board President, at the Port of Iberia Administrative Office, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM.

In attendance were Commissioners Mark Dore, Board President, Danny J. David, Sr., Vice-President, Roy A. Pontiff, Secretary/Treasurer, and Patrick Broussard.

Commissioners Simieon d. Theodile, Shane Walet, and Bilal Morton were absent.

Also present were Craig Romero, Executive Director, Tracy Boudreaux, Chief Administrative Officer, Shari Landry, Secretary-Bookkeeper, and Donelson Caffery, Port Attorney.

Thus, with a quorum being acknowledged, Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff recited the opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

The purpose of the Special Meeting was to Adopt a Resolution to Award the West Yard Building D Repairs (Phase VII of SPN H.011928) Construction Contract, Adopt a Resolution Certifying Compliance with the Public Bid Law for the West Yard Building D Repairs (Phase VII of SPN H.011928) project, and Discuss/Consider Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of Iberia Economic Development Corporation.

I. Public Comment. No public comments were made on the agenda items.

II. Adopt a Resolution to Award the West Yard Building D Repairs (Phase VII of SPN H.011928) Construction Contract. A motion was made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr, seconded by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff to adopt the following Resolution:

STATE PROJECT NO. H.011928(327) Phase VII of SPN H.011928 PARISH OF IBERIA

RESOLUTION PORT OF IBERIA DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has received bids on Wednesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. on the Port Improvements East and West Yard Expansion & Site Improvements Building D Repairs (Phase VII of SPN H.011928) Port Improvements Project under the Louisiana Port Construction & Development Priority Program; and WHEREAS, GIS Engineering, LLC has recommended that the Award of Contract be made to the lowest qualified bidder; Frisco Industrial Contractors, LLC. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners, in Special session, assembled on this 12th day of February, 2025, acting pursuant to the recommendation of GIS Engineering, LLC that the Base Bid in the Amount of $1,226.633.34 by Frisco Industrial Contractors, LLC be accepted and a contract be awarded to them. This Resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile, Shane Walet, and Bilal Morton. And the Resolution was therefore passed on this the 12th day of February, 2025.

III. Adopt a Resolution Certifying Compliance with the Public Bid Law for the West Yard Building D Repairs (Phase VII of SPN H.011928) project. A motion was made by Commissioner Patrick Broussard, seconded by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr, to adopt the following Resolution:

STATE PROJECT NO. H. 011928(327) Phase VII of SPN H.011928 PARISH OF IBERIA

RESOLUTION PORT OF IBERIA DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Whereas, the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has solicited bids for State Project No. H.011928(327) Port Improvements East and West Yard Expansion & Site Improvements Building D Repairs (Phase VII of SPN H.011928) in accordance with the current bid laws of the State of Louisiana, including, but not limited to R.S. 38:2211 et. seq; and Whereas, the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners has submitted to the LA DOTD Proof of Three (3) solicited bids, a legible copy of the bid tabulation of all bids received, and certified to be correct by the Engineer and an authorized official of the Sponsor, a copy of the engineers recommendation, contract documents, Notice of Award of Contract, and a copy of the recordation data in the Iberia Parish Clerk of Courts Office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port of Iberia District Board of Commissioners, in Special session, assembled on this 12th day of February, 2025, does hereby certify that the bidding procedures comply with Louisiana Revised Statutes 38:2211, et. seq. This Resolution having been submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: Yeas: Mark Dore, Danny J. David, Sr., Roy A. Pontiff, and Patrick Broussard. Nays: None. Absent at Voting: Simieon d. Theodile, Shane Walet, and Bilal Morton. And the Resolution was therefore passed on this the 12th day of February, 2025.

IV. Discuss/Consider Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Port of Iberia Economic Development Corporation.

Mr. Donelson Caffery explained to the Board how the Economic Development Corporation will bring reports back to the Port of Iberia District Board to keep them all informed on the progress of Cajun Industries project. He reported that the Agreement will be brought to the Board at the February Board Meeting for discussion and approval. Mr. Craig Romero reported that February 25, 2025 is the set date for the Cajun Industries Announcement Ceremony at the Port office. He stated that Mr. Oneil Malbrough and himself will come up with a narrative for Governor Landry to have and speak off of for the ceremony.

V. ADJOURNMENT On a motion made by Commissioner Danny J. David, Sr., and seconded by Commissioner Roy A. Pontiff the meeting was adjourned at 12:33 p.m.

The cost of this notice is $66.00.