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Parish approves seeking bids for jail work‑release dormitory and stormwater culvert project
Summary
Council approved seeking bids for a Tangipahoa Parish jail work‑release dormitory (estimated at about $1.2 million) and for a culvert modification stormwater project funded by a 2016‑flood grant, contingent on state approval.
Tangipahoa Parish Council approved two procurement actions on July 13: authorization to seek bids for a jail work‑release dormitory and authorization to seek bids for a stormwater culvert modification project funded by a Louisiana Watershed Initiative grant.
Parish officials said the expected cost for the jail work‑release dormitory is roughly $1.2 million; council voted to solicit bids so the parish can confirm whether the project will be within budget. Councilmember Wells moved the action to seek bids, with Mister Beal seconding; the motion passed on roll call.
The council also approved seeking bids under a grant identified as part of the Louisiana Watershed Initiative (ID noted in the presentation). Staff said the funds come from grants awarded after the 2016 floods and that the number of culvert replacements will depend on available grant funding. State approval was cited as a condition for the project to proceed; the motion to seek bids passed on a recorded vote.
Both actions were advanced to allow parish staff to solicit contractor estimates and determine final scope, pending confirmation of funding and any required state approvals.
