St. John the Baptist Parish bids, RFPs and contracts
LaPlace, LouisianaPop. 39,875 · sjbparish.gov/Home- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 25 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 28
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 7+
- Next due Nov 13
- Contracts
- 1,038
- 506 vendors
The 30-second brief
28 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in St. John the Baptist Parish's meetings, most in utilities and grants. The latest, from Oct 13: At its October 13, 2026 meeting, the council approved Resolution R26-143 to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Pontchartrain Levee District for the 2026 Festival of the Bonfires. The resolution said the agreement was required to participate in the Christmas Bonfire Program and that the insurance requirement would be satisfied with a $2 million policy. The premium was funded through the Public Safety Budget. The agreement was approved for execution by the Parish President.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Insurance.
7+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 13. Latest awards: Meyer Engineers Ltd for parish Extends Sidewalk Engineering Agreement (Oct 2026) and Preferred Electric Inc for preferred Electric Receives LED Retrofit Change Order ($5,988.62 increase to the original Agreement, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in St. John the Baptist Parish's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations St. John the Baptist Parish is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who St. John the Baptist Parish buys from, taken from council records. 1,038 contracts with 506 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at St. John the Baptist Parish.
Questions about St. John the Baptist Parish
How do I become an approved vendor for St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish currently works with 506 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, and INSURANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 18 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with St. John the Baptist Parish?
Small purchases under LA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at St. John the Baptist Parish include St. John the Baptist Parish — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), St. John the Baptist Parish — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and St. John the Baptist Parish — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does St. John the Baptist Parish publish RFPs?
St. John the Baptist Parish publishes formal RFPs on its official website and LA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 70 solicitations from St. John the Baptist Parish. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Insurance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at St. John the Baptist Parish?
At St. John the Baptist Parish, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Utilities. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 18 decision-makers at St. John the Baptist Parish.
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What does St. John the Baptist Parish spend the most on?
Based on 1,408 tracked contracts, St. John the Baptist Parish spends most on Capital Projects (781), Public Works (365), Insurance (103), Environmental Services (80), and Grants (79). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, and INSURANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are St. John the Baptist Parish's current vendors?
St. John the Baptist Parish currently works with vendors including MEYER ENGINEERS LTD, PREFERRED ELECTRIC INC, STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF LOUISIANA, LEMOINE COMPANY LLC, BAROWKA & BONURA ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS LLC, PONTCHARTRAIN LEVEE DISTRICT, SOUTHERN COATINGS LLC, COMMAND CONSTRUCTION LLC, and CARR, RIGGS, & INGRAM LLC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, and INSURANCE. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is St. John the Baptist Parish working on?
Based on 10 tracked meetings, St. John the Baptist Parish is actively discussing: St. John the Baptist Parish — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), St. John the Baptist Parish — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), St. John the Baptist Parish — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), St. John the Baptist Parish Council Meeting: Decisions & Opportunities, and St. John Parish Council Approves Contracts & Fiber Optic Installation. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does St. John the Baptist Parish have?
St. John the Baptist Parish currently has 70 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (781), Public Works (365), and Insurance (103). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, LA's state portal, and other sources.