The Terrebonne Parish School Board on July 1 approved committee recommendations to award a two-year catalog contract for food, instructional and office supplies and accepted several construction-related change orders and bids for the coming school year.
The finance committee recommended acceptance of the lowest bid meeting specifications from Louisiana Products Incorporated of Harahan, Louisiana, for a two-year contract covering food, instructional materials and office supplies from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027. The board approved the committee recommendation with no opposition recorded.
In committee reports from the Buildings, Food Service and Transportation (BFT) committee, the board accepted lowest-bid awards for HVAC supplies and equipment for the 2025–26 school year. The board also approved change order No. 1 for the HVAC replacement project at Coteau Bayou Blue Elementary School in the amount of $28,165.82 to remove a cardian wall and install a permanent wall and HVAC changes to Room 6 for future office space, with funds to be derived from the buildings fund. The board authorized the president or superintendent to sign necessary documents.
The board approved change order No. 4 for the Fletcher Building hurricane Ida repair project in the amount of $346,574.53 for demolition of shop areas and air-conditioned space and a credit of the same amount for elimination of interior finishes, doors, electrical and fire alarm scope of work. The board again authorized execution of documents by the president and superintendent.
Committee chairs and board members noted no public opposition during the votes. The minutes record that motions passed and committees adjourned after completing the items.