Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 5/Special Taxing District No. 5 32030 Avants Road Walker, LA 70785

AGENDA SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 7:00 pm 1. MINUTES OF 9/12/16 MEETING ................................................................................................... MILLER

2. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF 9/26/16 ................................................................................... MILLER

3. ATTORNEY’S REPORT .................................................................................................................... FORE

4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT ........................................................................................................ KILLCREASE

5. APPROVAL OF BILLS .......................................................................................................... KILLCREASE

6. ADJOURN ............................................................................................................................. KILLCREASE

WILLIAMS, DENNIS R

WILLIAMS, MICHELLE ANN PICOU

WILLIAMS, NANCY K

WOODBURN, PATRICK IRWIN

ZEIGLER, MICAH BLAKE

Givenundermyhandandsealofthisofficethis1stdayofSeptember,2016.

ThomasL.Sullivan,Jr.LivingstonParishClerkofCourt

Run: SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER25,2016

AuthorizedforPaymentAnnWimberlyChiefDeputyClerkofCourtLivingstonParishClerkofCourt

Givenundermyhandandsealofthisofficethis1stdayofSeptember,2016.

ThomasL.Sullivan,Jr.LivingstonParishClerkofCourt

Run: SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER25,2016

AuthorizedforPaymentAnnWimberlyChiefDeputyClerkofCourtLivingstonParishClerkofCourt

REID, JOEL DAVID

RICHARDSON, DENESHIA COX

RICHARDSON, TAMMI S

RIGGINS, LISA NGUYEN

ROBERTS, PAUL ANDREW III

ROBILLARD, JENNIFER LYNNE

ROBINSON, TERENCE M

ROGERS, KEESHEA MICHELLE

RUMSEY, MEGAN ELIZABETH

RUSSELL, JOHN SYLVESTER

SEIER, ALFRED W IV

SHAFFER, NINA TSOSIE

SHELTON, MATTHEW

SHIFLET, DANIEL LEE

SHILLING, BARBARA CAIN

SHRADER, BOBBIE N

SIBLEY, CIERA D'SHAY

SIBLEY, JASON LEE

SIBLEY, RONALD EDWARD

SMITH, JESSE JR

SMITH, SHELIA POURCIAU

SORRELL, CHRISTIE L ODOM

SOUTHERN, TAMICA MICHELLE

STEWART, BRIAN KEITH

STEWART, GAYAN D

STEWART, HEATHER LEIGH

SULLIVAN, MELISSA MARIE

SUTTON, JENNA MARIE

TALBOT, MARLENE M

TAYLOR, BOBBIE

TAYLOR, JAMES RAY

THOMAS, MILTON RAY

THREETON, LINDA C

TIRCUIT, CONNIE J

TRIOLO, KATHY D

VALLEE, ALVEY EUSTIS

VEGAS, LAUREN ELIZABETH

VENABLE, CAROLYN A

VICKNAIR, WILMA M

VOGT, STEPHANIE JILL COX

WALLING, ANNA FAYARD

WALLS, JAMES DAVID

WALSH, JONI MARIE

WALTERS, DAWN

WATSON, STEPHANIE NICOLE

WATTS, AVA L

WATTS, LAURIE HOTARD

WATTS, TOMMY

WHEAT, ROBERT K

WHIDDON, BETTY J

JOINER, TED CHRISTOPHER

JONES, JAQUE L

JONES, SARAH MARIE

JORDAN, NANCY SPILLMAN

KARLTON, FRANK H JR

KEMP, BRIAN E

KENT, DEBORAH LYNN

KERANEN, SARA MCELVEEN

KIDD, HENRY LEE

KIMBLE, SHELLIE HAUCK

KIRK, KRISTEN PALADINO

KLUKA, LETHA D

KNOTT, ASHLEY LEANNE

KOLB, SAMANTHA JANE

LABAUVE, TRICHELLE PELTIER

LAIRD, RICHARD E

LAMARCA, LARRY C

LEBLANC, ALLYSON WATTS

LEE, WANDA MARIE

LEWIS, HEATHER MICHELLE

GRANGER, GARRETT J

GRANGER, SABRINA ALVARADO

GRAVES, DAWN MARIE

GREGORY, JENNIFER LEA

GREMILLION, MATTHEW SHANE

GRINDOL, TAMERA LEEANN

GUILLOT, MIKE E

HALL, GWEN GREAVES

HARDY, BRIAN DUDLEY

HARLESS, BRADLEY

HARPER, KASSIE KAREE

HARRIS, SHELI JANEE

HARTMAN, DIAMOND NICOLE

HAYMAN, LEVI JOSEPH

HAYNES, DAVIN DEWAYNE

HEBERT, IRENE MONTALVO

HERRING, NOLAN K

HOHENBERGER, MAX O JR

HOLLAND, JENNIFER LEIGH

HOLTON, HANNAH ELIZABETH

HOPKINS, STEVEN BLAINE

HOPPER, TERRYL L

HORNE, DORIS M

HOUSLEY, JAMES RICHARD

HUGHES, BRANDY LEIGH

HULETT, ALAN DALTON

HUNT, DENNIS O

HUTCHINSON, WILLIAM RICHARD

HYATT, LORIE BOUDREAUX

JOHNSTON, EMILY STEPP

JOINER, TED CHRISTOPHER

LEWIS, KRISTOPHER ALLEN

LOGSDON, JANA D

MACIAS, ANGELA MARIE

MALONE, DOROTHY L

MANSFIELD, ANGELA LEONARD

MARCHIAFAVA, ROSS S

MARTIN, JOSHUA WADE

MARTIN, JUDY MARCEAUX

MARTIN, KAILA

MARTINEZ, KIM M

MAY, DONNA MARIE

MAYER, KATI MARIE

MCBETH, ERNEST M SR

MCDONALD, LAURA LOUISE

MCKIM, BRENDA GAIL

MCLIN, JOSHUA STEVEN

MEDEIROS, LORI SOMMERS

MELCHERT, WAYNE THOMAS

MEYERS, ROBERT DUPRE

MIERS, DONALD LEWIS JR

MILLER, FRANCES M

MILLER, JUSTIN ALLEN

MILLER, PATRICIA L

MILLET, DANIEL W

MILLING, JOSEPH RYAN

MITCHELL, KERMESHA RENEE'

MITCHELL, RONALD R

MOFFITT, JAMES L

MOORE, KAREN STIER

MOORE, MARCIA D

MOSER, CHAD WAYNE

MURPHY, DANNY LAMAR

MURRY, FRANK THOMAS

MURRY, JESSICA RAE

MYERS, VALERIE A

NEWMAN, MITZI BOISSENIN

OTT, MELISSA M

PAULI, KRYSTAL LEA

PENDERGRASS, TARA B

PERAULT, MARGARET M

PERRIN, JONATHAN SCOTT

PETERSON, KRISTEN KNIGHT

PICKETT, PAYTON

PITTMAN, JENNIFER M

PRESCOTT, STEPHEN ARTHUR

QUAVE, ERIN ELIZABETH

RAMIREZ, JOYCE Y

RAMSEY, PAMELA M

RAYBORN, JANE NICOLE

RAYBORN, RICHARD D JR

BRAUD, CHARLES S

BROCKSMITH, DUSTIN

BROWN, MICHAEL YOUNG

BROWN, RANDALL W

BRUMFIELD, EDDY LUSTURIE

BUHLER, TAMIE SUMNER

BUNCH, MADISON BLAIR

BURGESS, BEVERLY S

BURKE, RACHEL PROCELL

BUSH, ADA M

CAMMACK, SCHIGERICA S

CAMPBELL, LACEY DAVIS

CANTU, KRISTI FUENTES

CASE, DAWN LENEA

CHAUVIN, LINDSEY RENE

CHELETTE, MELANIE TUCKER

CLARK, ILA J

CLINE, TYLER NELSON ELIE

COATES, CARL JOSEPH

COATS, MARY LOU

COLLINS, SUSANNA R

CORKERN, BRENDA J

COSTANZA, DANIELLE MARIE

COVINGTON, BRANDI SMITH

CROWE, GEMI LOU

CRUZ, EDGAR

CURTIS, JOSEPHINE Z

D'ARENSBOURG, JARED JAMES

DANIEL, NORRIS JR

DANIELS, ROBERT B

DANTZLER, SHABASS J

DARDAR, LOUIS R JR

DAY, DANA ELIZABETH

DECKER, MICHAEL BRUCE

DELATTE, GILBERT P JR

DELAUNE, ANN MCBRIDE

DOWLING, MARCIA ANSTED

DUFOUR, CLAUDIA W

DUHE, MYRA JAMES

DURDEN, BRENDA LEE

EDMONDS, RAYMOND STIRLING

ELLIS, EILEEN COLEMAN

FABER, BRANDY LYNN

FONTENOT, ALBERT JR

GABRIEL, MICHAEL A

GATLIN, TRAVIS HOLLISTER

GILLETTE, CYNTHIA LEA

GOMEZ, BRENDA JOYCE

GOUDEAU, GLENDA T

GRACE, LEO C

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ACHORD, CAROL S

AINSLIE, JACK R

AKINS, SHARI ELIZABETH

ALLEMAN, COLLEEN M

ALLEN, FRANK D JR

ALLEN, SHANNON DOTTS

ALPHONSO, RUTH ARANDA

ANDERSON, CHERIE C

ANDERSON, ROBERT J JR

ANTHONY, BRIAN GREGORY II

ANTOINE, TONYA PERKINS

ARANYOSI, BLAKE DEVIN

ARCHER, TASHA M

ARLEDGE, JASON BRANT

ARNOLD, ROBERT W JR

ARY, KENNETH WAYNE

ASHCROFT, DON W

ASHFORD, MELANIE GAY

BABIN, KELLYE L

BAGLEY, JUDITH LAHA

BALLARD, APRIL STEWART

BANDY, DANIEL L JR

BANH, PHUONG MY

BANKS, LOUIS J

BANKSTON, DONNIE LYNN JR

BANKSTON, FELECIA FAITH

BARNES, SAM EUGENE

BARTHE, BOBBYE LEE

BEITZEL, WILLIAM H JR

BENEFIELD, CHRISTOPHER H

BEREGEAY, ASHLEY LYNN

BERGERON, CONNIE H

BERRY, BLAKE RANDELL

BERTUS, KATHERINE ANN

BILLINGS, JACQULYN B

BILLIOT, TRISH MARIE

BLACK, CHRISTINE SUZANNE

BOBA, THERESA W

BODIFORD, GROVER THURSTON III

BONAVENTURE, RICKY J

BONNEVAL, BEVERLY J

BORSKEY, CHERYL T

BOUDREAUX, RAYMOND JOSEPH

BOURG, RONALD C

BOX, TRAVIS AARON

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PUBLIC

NOTICES

And the resolution was declared adopted on this the 14th day of September, 2016. /s/ Amy Whitmire, Secretary /s/ Shannon “Sam” Mack, Chairman

Board of Commissioners of

Recreation District No. 5 of the

Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana

SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places set forth in the aforesaid Notice of Special Election are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law.

SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special election as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said election for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held on April 12, 2017, as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines shall be used.

SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers. The Secretary of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said election, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election and the Secretary and/or Chairman of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the election.

SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials. Certified copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Louisiana Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodians of Voting Machines in and for the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, and the Registrar of Voters in and for said Parish, as notification of the special election herein called in

2027, and shall the proceeds of said Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of collection and administration) be dedicated and used solely for the following purpose of acquiring, improving and maintaining recreational facilities for the District, title to which shall be in the public?

SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Election. A Notice of Special Election shall be

published in "Livingston Parish News", a newspaper of general circulation within the District, published in Denham Springs, Louisiana, and being the official journal of the Governing Authority, once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date fixed for the election, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full.

SECTION 3. Canvass. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, at the Livingston Town Hall, 20550 Circle Drive, Livingston, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY APRIL

12, 2017, at SEVEN O’CLOCK (7:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election.

order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as required by law. SECTION 8. Employment of Bond Counsel. It is recognized, found and determined that a real necessity exists for the employment of bond counsel in connection with the election; accordingly, The Boles Law Firm, APC, located in Monroe, Louisiana, is hereby employed as Bond Counsel to perform comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional work with respect to the election. Bond counsel shall (i) prepare and submit to the District for adoption all the proceedings incidental to the election; and (ii) counsel and advise the District with respect to the election. The fee to be paid Bond Counsel for work on this election shall be an amount equal to the Attorney General's then current Fee Schedule for hourly rate work only and other guidelines for comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional work, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred and advanced in connection with the election, said fee to be payable by the Commission subject to the Attorney General's written approval of said employment and fee. SECTION 9. Parish Council Consent and Authority. The District does hereby respectfully request that the Parish Council of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), acting as the governing authority for the Parish, give its consent and authority for the District to hold the Election, and in the event that the Election carries that the District be authorized to levy and collect the Tax as provided for therein.

SECTION 10. Application to State Bond Commission and Secretary of State. Application is made to the Louisiana State Bond Commission and the Secretary of State for consent and authority to hold the special election as herein provided, and in the event that election carries for further consent and authority to dedicate the proceeds of the Tax, and a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Louisiana State Bond Commission and Secretary of State on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.

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RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL

ELECTION TO BE HELD BY RECREATION DISTRICT NO.

5 OF THE PARISH OF LIVINGSTON, STATE OF

LOUISIANA, TO AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL OF THE

LEVY OF A SPECIAL AD VALOREM TAX IN THE

DISTRICT; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND

COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS

IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 5 of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana (the "District") acting as the governing authority (the "Governing

Authority"), of the District, has previously levied a special tax of fifteen (15) mills on all the property subject to taxation in the District, for a period of ten (10) years commencing with the year 2008 (the "Tax"); and WHEREAS, the Governing Authority desires to call an election (the “Election”) renewing the Tax and the levy thereof and to take all necessary actions ancillary thereto; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Authority additionally desires that the Parish Council, of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, give its consent for the District to hold the Election, and in the event the Election carries to levy and collect the Tax; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Authority of the District, that:

SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the Louisiana State Bond

Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held by the District on Saturday, March 25, 2017 between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) a.m., and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:

PROPOSITION (RENEWAL)

Shall the Recreation District No. 5 of the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana (the "District"), levy a special ad valorem tax of fifteen (15) mills on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District (the "Tax") (an estimated $336,994 is reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2018, and annually thereafter, to and including the tax collection for the year

document must be in an individual PDF format file).

Specifications may be secured from Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 at the above address. Telephone (225) 664-5827

Questions concerning this request should be directed to: Mr. Wesley Kinnebrew, District

Manager, at (225) 664-5827 or by email at wesley@lpgdd1.net by September 28, 2016.

The Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 encourages all segments of the business

community to participate in its procurement opportunities, including small businesses, minority

owned businesses, minority/women owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises.

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability,

sex, or age in the administration of contracts.

The Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 and its Board Members reserves the right to waive informalities in bids, to reject any or all bids with or without cause, and to accept the bid that in its judgment is in the best interest of Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1, Louisiana.

By order of the Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of Livingston,

Louisiana Legal Notice

The Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 encourages all segments of the business

community to participate in its procurement opportunities, including small businesses, minority

owned businesses, minority/women owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises.

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability,

sex, or age in the administration of contracts.

The Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 and its Board Members reserves the right to waive informalities in bids, to reject any or all bids with or without cause, and to accept the bid that in its judgment is in the best interest of Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1, Louisiana.

By order of the Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of Livingston,

Louisiana Legal Notice

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

WITH A COST PROPOSAL

FOR DISASTER RECOVERY ENGINEERING, ENVIORNMENTAL, AND

TECHNICAL SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that the Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 (District) is

calling for and requesting proposals from qualified providers of engineering, environmental, and

technical services in connection with the FEMA Public Assistance program (PA) and Hazard

Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to include consulting services, project management services,

and project closeout as outlined in the request for proposals. All non-professional services

provided require a cost proposal including hourly rates.

This RFP is directly related to the federally declared disaster dated August 11, 2016 with the

official incident description of ‘Sever Storms and Flooding”, and having a disaster declaration

number of #4277. In addition, this procurement is for the management of FEMA’s Public

Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program’s for disasters that may occur within the next

three years effective after the date of contract signing. Official and proper procurement will be

deemed satisfied according to Louisiana competitive procurement rules as well as rules set out

by the Stafford Act for any future federally declared disaster where the District desires assistance

with application and project management.

The RFP is subject to all applicable state and local laws, including the Louisiana Code of

Governmental Ethics.

This RFP does not commit the District to award, nor does it commit the District to pay any cost

incurred in the submission of the Proposal, or in making necessary studies or designs for the

preparation thereof, nor procure or contract for services or supplies. Further, no reimbursable

cost may be incurred in anticipation of a contract award.

The District reserves the right to terminate this RFP at any time prior to contract execution.

The District reserves the right to revise any part of the RFP by issuing an addendum to the RFP

at any time in accordance with relevant Louisiana Revised Statutes. Issuance of this RFP in no

way constitutes a commitment by District to award a contract. The District reserves the right to

accept or reject, in whole or part, all Proposals submitted, and/or cancel this announcement if it

is determined to be in the District’s best interest. All materials submitted in response to this

announcement become the property of the Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1,

and selection or rejection of a submittal does not affect this right.

All proposals must be in writing and delivered by hand, Fed Ex, or mail to the 8114 Florida

Boulevard, Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726; and must be received by 10:00 a.m., October

10, 2016. The submittals will be publicly opened at this time. Only submittals received by the

aforestated time and date will be considered. Submittals received after the time set for the

opening will be rejected and returned unopened to the submitter. All submittals shall be sealed

and clearly labeled, “RFP – DISASTER RECOVERY ENGINEERING,

ENVIRONMENTAL, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES.” Please provide one (1) original,

seven (7) copies of the proposal, and one (1) CD with all of the above information included (each

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL CONTRACTOR

Notice is hereby given that the Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 (District) is

calling for and requesting proposals from qualified providers of debris removal contractor in

connection with the FEMA Public Assistance program (PA) for debris removal.

This RFP is directly related to the federally declared disaster dated August 11, 2016 with the

official incident description of ‘Severe Storms and Flooding”, and having a disaster declaration

number of #4277. Official and proper procurement will be deemed satisfied according to

Louisiana competitive procurement rules as well as rules set out by the Stafford Act for any

future federally declared disaster where the District desires assistance with application and

project management.

The RFP is subject to all applicable state and local laws, including the Louisiana Code of

Governmental Ethics.

This RFP does not commit the District to award, nor does it commit the District to pay any cost

incurred in the submission of the package, or in making necessary studies or permits for the

preparation thereof, nor procure or contract for services or supplies. Further, no reimbursable

cost may be incurred in anticipation of a contract award.

The District reserves the right to terminate this RFP at any time prior to contract execution.

The District reserves the right to revise any part of the RFP by issuing an addendum to the RFP

at any time in accordance with relevant Louisiana Revised Statutes. Issuance of this RFP in no

way constitutes a commitment by District to award a contract. The District reserves the right to

accept or reject, in whole or part, all packages submitted, and/or cancel this announcement if it is

determined to be in the District’s best interest. All materials submitted in response to this

announcement become the property of the Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1,

and selection or rejection of a submittal does not affect this right.

All submittals must be in writing and delivered by hand, Fed Ex, or mail to the 8114 Florida

Boulevard, Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726; and must be received by 11:00 a.m., October

10, 2016. The submittals will be publicly opened at this time. Only submittals received by the

aforestated time and date will be considered. Submittals received after the time set for the

opening will be rejected and returned unopened to the submitter. All submittals shall be sealed

and clearly labeled, �RFP – DEBRIS REMOVAL CONTRACTOR.” Please provide one (1)

original, seven (7) copies of the proposal, and one (1) CD with all of the above information

included (each document must be in an individual PDF format file).

Specifications may be secured from Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 at the

above address. Telephone (225) 664-5827

Questions concerning this request should be directed to: Mr. Wesley Kinnebrew, District

Manager, at (225) 664-5827 or by email at wesley@lpgdd1.net by September 28, 2016.

The Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 encourages all segments of the business

community to participate in its procurement opportunities, including small businesses, minority

owned businesses, minority/women owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises.

The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability,

sex, or age in the administration of contracts.

The Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 and its Board Members reserves the right to waive informalities in bids, to reject any or all bids with or without cause, and to accept the bid that in its judgment is in the best interest of Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1, Louisiana.

By order of the Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 of Livingston,

Louisiana Legal Notice

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR DEBRIS MONITORING

Notice is hereby given that the Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 (District) is

calling for and requesting proposals from qualified providers of debris monitoring services in

connection with the FEMA Public Assistance program (PA) for debris removal.

This RFP is directly related to the federally declared disaster dated August 11, 2016 with the

official incident description of ‘Severe Storms and Flooding”, and having a disaster declaration

number of #4277. Official and proper procurement will be deemed satisfied according to

Louisiana competitive procurement rules as well as rules set out by the Stafford Act for any

future federally declared disaster where the District desires assistance with application and

project management.

The RFP is subject to all applicable state and local laws, including the Louisiana Code of

Governmental Ethics.

This RFP does not commit the District to award, nor does it commit the District to pay any cost

incurred in the submission of the package, or in making necessary studies or permits for the

preparation thereof, nor procure or contract for services or supplies. Further, no reimbursable

cost may be incurred in anticipation of a contract award.

The District reserves the right to terminate this RFP at any time prior to contract execution.

The District reserves the right to revise any part of the RFP by issuing an addendum to the RFP

at any time in accordance with relevant Louisiana Revised Statutes. Issuance of this RFP in no

way constitutes a commitment by District to award a contract. The District reserves the right to

accept or reject, in whole or part, all packages submitted, and/or cancel this announcement if it is

determined to be in the District’s best interest. All materials submitted in response to this

announcement become the property of the Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1,

and selection or rejection of a submittal does not affect this right.

All submittals must be in writing and delivered by hand, Fed Ex, or mail to the 8114 Florida

Boulevard, Denham Springs, Louisiana 70726; and must be received by 10:3� a.m., October

10, 2016. The submittals will be publicly opened at this time. Only submittals received by the

aforestated time and date will be considered. Submittals received after the time set for the

opening will be rejected and returned unopened to the submitter. All submittals shall be sealed

and clearly labeled, “RFP – DEBRIS MONITORING SERVICES.” Please provide one (1)

original, seven (7) copies of the proposal, and one (1) CD with all of the above information

included (each document must be in an individual PDF format file).

Specifications may be secured from Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District No. 1 at the

above address. Telephone (225) 664-5827

Questions concerning this request should be directed to: Mr. Wesley Kinnebrew, District

Manager, at (225) 664-5827 or by email at wesley@lpgdd1.net by September 28, 2016.