Avondale Rail Project Scope Expanded by IEB

The Interim Emergency Board approved a scope expansion for Jefferson Parish Economic Development and Port District’s Avondale rail connection project to add an additional River Road crossing and new tracks under existing bond and Capital Outlay Savings Fund appropriations. The improvements aim to double daily rail car capacity at Avondale Global Gateway.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$100,000 payable from Priority 1 General Obligation Bonds, $3,700,000 payable from Priority 5 General Obligation Bonds, and $2,000,000 payable from the Capital Outlay Savings Fund

Contract type

FACILITIES

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Interim Emergency Board Meeting Minutes March 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the facilities contract by Louisiana Division of Administration|Interim Emergency Board?

Jefferson Parish Economic Development & Port District was awarded this facilities contract by Louisiana Division of Administration|Interim Emergency Board, as recorded on March 9, 2026. The contract value is $100,000 payable from Priority 1 General Obligation Bonds, $3,700,000 payable from Priority 5 General Obligation Bonds, and $2,000,000 payable from the Capital Outlay Savings Fund.

How much is the Jefferson Parish Economic Development & Port District contract with Louisiana Division of Administration|Interim Emergency Board worth?

The Jefferson Parish Economic Development & Port District contract with Louisiana Division of Administration|Interim Emergency Board is valued at $100,000 payable from Priority 1 General Obligation Bonds, $3,700,000 payable from Priority 5 General Obligation Bonds, and $2,000,000 payable from the Capital Outlay Savings Fund, covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Interim Emergency Board Meeting Minutes March 2026 (Minutes), dated March 9, 2026 from Louisiana Division of Administration|Interim Emergency Board. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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