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Council approves street rehab bid, enters HDBA agreement and clears water change order
Summary
The council awarded a $570,263.10 street rehabilitation contract to Apex Construction LLC, approved a cooperative agreement with the Historic District Business Association, and adopted a $13,453.50 decrease to the water-distribution contract at its July 14 meeting.
The Natchitoches City Council on July 14 approved several procurement and interlocal actions including a low-bid award for street rehabilitation, a cooperative endeavor with the Historic District Business Association, and a cost-saving change order on a water project.
Street rehabilitation: Councilman PT read Ordinance No. 023 of 2025 and the council awarded the 2025 street rehabilitation project to the low bidder, Apex Construction LLC (Anacoco) at $570,263.10; the other bid from Regional Construction LLC (Natchitoches) was $632,091.50. The council noted three streets were included in the bid package and said work could begin in August if approvals proceed.
Historic district partnership: Councilman Nelson moved and the council adopted Ordinance No. 24 of 2025 authorizing a cooperative endeavor agreement between the city and the Historic District Business Association (HDBA) to have city-funded employees work for HDBA in exchange for services that support tourism and Main Street activities.
Water-distribution change order: The council adopted Resolution No. 60 of 2025 authorizing Change Order No. 1 to the CDE Construction contract for the Bridal Phase 2 water-distribution project. Staff explained specification adjustments — switching from DR7 to DR11 polyethylene pipe (readily available and suitable for municipal 200-psi service) and removing an unnecessary inline backflow check valve — produced a $13,453.50 decrease, lowering the contract from $601,554.20 to $588,100.70.
Councilmembers voted in favor of each item on roll call. Staff said photographs and project updates will be posted on the city’s Facebook page as work mobilizes.
