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DeRidder council approves $1.999 million street overlay contract and authorizes state-backed rehab funds
Summary
The DeRidder City Council unanimously awarded a $1,999,630 contract to RC Paving for the 2023 street overlay and adopted a resolution committing at least $383,380 in local construction funds to a state-backed 2023–24 street rehabilitation project; a DOT participation hearing is set for April 28, 2025.
DeRidder — The DeRidder City Council on April 14 voted to award a $1,999,630 contract to RC Paving for the city’s 2023 street overlay project and adopted a separate resolution committing local funds to a state-backed street rehabilitation project.
Councilwoman Woods moved to approve the RC Paving bid; Councilman Marcelo seconded, and the measure passed on a roll-call vote with all members recorded in favor. Mr. Landrew was present to answer technical and procurement questions at the meeting.
The council also adopted a resolution authorizing the city to cover state funds and to provide a minimum of $383,380 in local construction funds for a 2023–24 street rehabilitation project funded in part by state capital funds. City officers said the step enables the city to participate in a Louisiana Department of Transportation project; the council authorized the mayor to apply for DOT participation and scheduled a public hearing for Monday, April 28, 2025.
Why it matters: The overlay award and the city’s commitment of local matching funds move two related pavement projects forward — one awarded by contract to a private paving firm, the other seeking state participation and capital dollars. Officials said the actions keep the street program on schedule and are meant to expedite construction.
Details and votes: The council recorded an affirmative roll call on both items; the bid award was described in the meeting as contingent on state approval (FPNC/DOT). The motion to award the street overlay was moved by Councilwoman Woods and seconded by Councilman Marcelo. The resolution authorizing local funds for the state-backed rehabilitation was introduced and approved later in the meeting with unanimous recorded support.
Next steps: The DOT participation application will proceed and the council will consider public input at the April 28, 2025 hearing. Contract execution for the overlay was described in the meeting as contingent on the state’s clearance.
