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Board approves $3,082,700 contract to renovate Loranger Elementary auditorium with ADA upgrades
Summary
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board voted to accept the lowest qualified bid from Brunt Construction—$3,082,700—for a renovation of the Loranger Elementary auditorium that includes full ADA compliance, PTAC units and wheelchair ramps; the contract timeframe discussed was about 300 days from notice to proceed.
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board on April 14 voted to award a $3,082,700 contract to Brunt Construction to renovate the Loranger Elementary auditorium, including full Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, new PTAC units and wheelchair ramps.
Ms. Robin Abrams, a board member, moved to accept the lowest qualified bid; Mr. Joseph Piazza seconded. Ms. Abrams told colleagues the project is a renovation and restoration rather than an exterior redesign, and that the work will correct interior accessibility issues, update basement bathrooms to floor level, install PTAC units and add wheelchair ramps at the side and rear of the building.
Board members discussed timing and scope. Staff recommended accepting the low qualified bid of Brunt Construction for $3,082,700. Board discussion included a project timeframe estimate: vendors and staff discussed 300 days from notice to proceed as the likely construction window (board members also referenced 360 days to allow for contract processing).
The board took a roll-call vote. Named 'Yes' votes recorded in the transcript included Mr. Westmoreland, Ms. Abrams, Ms. Dominguez, Mr. Piazza and Mr. Toler; the chair announced the motion passes.
Votes at a glance - Approval of March 17, 2026 school board minutes: motion by Mr. Piazza, second by Mr. Toler; roll call recorded as 'Yes' by the listed members and the motion passed. - Approval of DRC committee minutes (March 17, 2026): motion by Mr. Mingus, second by Mr. Piazza; roll call recorded and motion passed.
What this means: The contract award authorizes staff to move forward with the renovation under the terms discussed; staff will finalize the contract and notify the successful bidder. Estimated construction duration discussed was about 300 days from notice to proceed.
Next steps: Staff will complete contract paperwork and issue a notice to proceed; the board did not set a separate funding vote at this session beyond awarding the contract.
