Parish advances boat-launch and sewer engineering work; CJ Savoie contracted for design of phases
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Summary
Jurors authorized a firm-price $30,000 engineering agreement with CJ Savoie for design work on a boat-launch project (phase 1 and portions of phase 2) based on a $340,000 construction budget, took road‑overlay bids under advisement and received updates on sewer-plant contract amendments and courthouse/AgCenter work.
Assumption Parish jurors heard multiple infrastructure updates and took several procurement steps on Dec. 10.
Engineering staff told jurors that road‑overlay bids had arrived from two firms (Epic Paving; Barrie Construction LLC) and recommended taking the bids under advisement so the engineer can analyze costs and propose budget cuts or modifications. The Road & Bridge committee moved to take the bids under advisement and will return a recommendation at the next meeting.
On the Shelby boat-launch project, staff and consultants described a two‑phase plan. The jury approved a firm‑price $30,000 engineering agreement with CJ Savoie to design phase 1 (demolition, rock jetties, wharf, regrading and associated parking) and portions of phase 2, based on an anticipated construction budget not to exceed $340,000. Jurors emphasized the need to itemize phase‑1 bid items so the launch repairs and public-safety fixes can be completed even if other phase‑2 items wait for funding.
Infinity Engineering reported the Parash White Sewer Plant Improvements contract amendments and ongoing coordination with the contractor; staff said mobilization is anticipated in February and that modified exhibits and fee schedules were transmitted for review. The jury authorized the president to sign related contracts where documented.
For the AgCenter roof project, jurors approved a change order to install a drop ceiling and take a credit for the existing vinyl ceiling that reduced net cost; they deferred a separate change order for relocating hood/vent intake until staff could provide an itemized breakdown of labor and equipment costs. Courthouse renovation flooring contracts were signed and samples provided for selection; timeline details will follow once vendor schedules are set.
Members repeatedly noted geotechnical and survey requirements — including the need for borings, boundary determination and land-rights work — that have increased engineering costs on levee/levee-ring proposals. Staff was asked to prioritize projects to spend $500,000 in available capital‑outlay funds and return a proposed priority list for jury approval.
