Zach SmithCBO and CFM
*******@************
+1 (***) ***-****
Plaquemines Parish
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Plaquemines Parish.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Belle Chasse, LA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Plaquemines Parish.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
204581
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
400
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
22,256
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
Unlock to view
Operating Budget
Unlock to view
Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Plaquemines Parish
The meeting encompassed several operational and administrative updates, including the status of marine operations for the MV Pride, MV Point, and MV Belchase 2. Project updates were provided regarding the restoration of ferry landings and the completion of capital infrastructure projects such as the water booster station. The council introduced several resolutions and ordinances, covering topics such as capital improvement budget amendments, computer software management contracts, corporate rebranding, and the formal appointment of an executive director. Furthermore, the meeting involved extensive deliberation on human resources policies, specifically concerning hiring processes and background check procedures for classified and unclassified staff members.
The Board received a status report from the executive port director regarding financials, the ongoing audit, and the initiation of the 2027 budget process. Key discussions covered hurricane preparation measures, progress on the grant-funded Port Security Dock project, ferry operations and passenger statistics, and the regional economic impacts of Venture Global. Additionally, the Board addressed various ordinances and resolutions, including setting public hearings for the 2027 operating and capital improvement budgets, authorizing a professional services agreement for grant writing, approving a budget amendment for a collaborative market study involving deep water ports, and canceling regularly scheduled meetings for November and December.
The meeting focused on the Port Marine operations update, including the mechanical issues with the MV Pride ferry, the status of various vessels like the MV Pointlash and MV Belchase 2, and upcoming plans for a new ferry build. Infrastructure projects such as the water booster station and feed line were discussed, noting their near-completion status. There was significant discussion and public comment regarding the unexpected closure of the Point La Hesh ferry landing by the DOTD, with residents and commissioners expressing frustration over the timing and consistency of inspections. Representatives from Infinity Engineering addressed questions regarding their role in previous repair work and clarified the scope of their engineering design project versus upcoming new construction.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Plaquemines Parish meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Plaquemines Parish.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
