Summary
The $9.04 million Woodward Design + Build contract locked in construction of the parish-seat library, under budget. Debate centered on the CMAR process skipping traditional public bidding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
$9.04 million contract, under the $9.2 million budgeted amount.
Hahnville residents and library users parish-wide, including protection of the Louisiana collection with storm-rated construction.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Aug 11, 2026
The $9.04 million Woodward Design + Build contract locked in construction of the parish-seat library, under budget. Debate centered on the CMAR process skipping traditional public bidding.
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Jul 27, 2026
A $9.04 million construction manager-at-risk contract with Woodward Design + Build for the new Hahnville Branch Library was introduced for an August 10 final vote.
SCP Library Board of Control 6:00 PM (trimmed) - May 20, 2026
The new branch library is moving forward: the site is being cleared and the board just approved the guaranteed maximum price of about $9.04 million. Council approval is the last step before construction starts.
SCP Library Board of Control 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Mar 17, 2026
The Hahnville branch library project reached its 90 percent estimate stage, a key cost checkpoint before final construction pricing. What the board decided will shape the project's budget and timeline.
SCP Library Board of Control 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Jan 20, 2026
The board was scheduled to review the current design and renderings for the new Hahnville Branch Library and decide whether to approve the Early Release Package, which allows portions of construction to proceed before the full contract is awarded. This project shapes library services for west-bank residents for years to come.
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