Official Journal

The St. Bernard Parish School Board is seeking a qualified newspaper to serve as its Official Journal for the fiscal year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The procurement involves selecting a publication responsible for publishing school board meeting minutes, original and revised budgets, and other official proceedings in compliance with Louisiana Revised Statute 43:142. Bidders must submit rates for publishing school board proceedings (priced per column inch on an eight-column page) and various official advertisements including bid notices, budget documents, and election-related materials. The bid solicitation requires potential publishers to complete a detailed questionnaire and demonstrate their qualifications as an official journal. Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Administration Office located at 200 E. St. Bernard Hwy. in Chalmette, Louisiana, with submission options including hand-delivery, registered or certified mail, and electronic submission through the BidNetDirect platform. The bid advertisement will be published on March 28, April 4, and April 11, 2025, with bids to be formally opened and read aloud at the specified time.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Electronic bid submissions are accepted through https://www.bidnetdirect.com/louisiana/stbernardparishpublicschools, in compliance with Louisiana Act 590. The bid form requires bidders to provide comprehensive contact information and certify their authority to bind their company to the contract. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the provided documents, leaving potential pricing flexibility for bidders. Fax and email submissions are explicitly prohibited, with only hand-delivered, mailed, or electronic submissions through the designated platform being acceptable. The selected newspaper must meet all qualifications specified under Louisiana law and will be responsible for publishing official school board communications throughout the specified fiscal year. Additional bid information is available on the District's website (www.sbpsb.org) under the Bid Advertisements/RFPs section.