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Senator Fessie's new bill could reshape how Louisiana awards contracts by selecting the bid just below the average, but industry experts warn it may jeopardize transparency and competition.

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Senator Fessie pilots 'average-bid' contracting method; industry warns of transparency risks
The Senate Transportation committee advanced SB 513 to pilot selecting the bid just below the average on state-funded projects; DOT said the pilot would apply to state-only dollars and could later seek FHWA approval. The AGC urged more study, and the sponsor agreed to reporting and a sunset.
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April 29, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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A sole bid of $1.44 million for the Boathouse Ridge Road project has sparked a court decision, but approval hinges on state review due to exceeding estimates.

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Sole bid of $1.44 million opened for Boathouse Ridge Road FLAP project; court votes to accept pending state review
KYTC representative opened a sole sealed bid of $1,440,227.06 from Hinkle Contracting for the Boathouse Ridge Road federal land access project; the court moved to accept the bid, but the agency said central-office review is needed because the bid exceeds the engineer's estimate.
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August 29, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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The South Dakota Commission has just approved three major construction bids, paving the way for significant improvements on Veteran’s Parkway and I-29.

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Commission approves three July 15 bids including Veteran’s Parkway and I‑29 work
The Commission approved three bids presented July 15 (Anderson Contractors — $618,471.13; BX Civil & Construction — $999,298.66; Fahrner Asphalt Sealers — $580,011.79) on a unanimous roll‑call vote.
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August 5, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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St. Louis has allocated $43.7 million for tornado recovery, but delays in contract execution have left only $9 million spent so far—what’s holding up progress?

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St. Louis recovery office: $43.7M in GRAMA interest allocated; leadership says contracting delays are slowing spending
At a Jan. 8 Budget Committee meeting, Chief Recovery Officer Jim Hill updated aldermen and residents on GRAMA settlement-interest funds tied to tornado relief, saying $38.6M has been awarded but only about $9M has been spent while the office finishes contracting and pursues FEMA reimbursements.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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A Portland janitor passionately urged the city council to prioritize union jobs over nonunion contracts, highlighting the critical importance of worker protections and benefits.

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Portland janitor urges city council to prioritize union jobs over nonunion contracts
Janitor urges Portland council to prioritize union jobs over nonunion contracts for better worker protections.
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December 22, 2024 at 9:24 AM