Committee backs advertising bids for maintenance services, supplies and garbage collection

The buildings, food service and transportation committee recommended multiple procurement actions to ensure maintenance services and garbage collection are solicited for the coming fiscal cycle.

The committee recommended the purchasing department advertise bids for maintenance and repair services for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The motion was moved and seconded and advanced with no objections recorded, per the transcript.

Separately, the committee recommended advertising bids for maintenance supplies and equipment for the 2026–27 fiscal year, noting those items are listed on the district budget. That motion, too, was moved and seconded and no public objections were recorded.

Finally, the committee recommended that the purchasing department issue a request for proposals for garbage collection services; Mister Kravis moved the RFP recommendation and Doctor Kocher seconded it. The committee opened the floor for public comment as that item was introduced; the transcript ends while the exchange begins.

Why it matters: These solicitations set the competitive process for vendors that provide repairs, supplies and waste services to schools across the parish. They frame the district’s contracting approach for the fiscal year and affect vendor opportunity and service continuity.

Next steps: Staff will advertise the solicitations and return results to the board for contract awards. The transcript does not include dollar figures or full vote tallies.

Quote: "The committee recommends the board approve and authorize purchasing department to advertise for request for proposals for garbage collection services," the presenter stated.

The committee then proceeded to other business.