Working within State Bid Law to procure a portable 6” dri-prime diesel pump and trailer at a price already established by another municipal contract, LaMATS Purchasing Services (LPS) saved the Town of Brusly both time and expense by avoiding the need to place a separate bid. LPS Purchasing Consultant Paul Holmes was able to confirm that the original purchase by Addis was within the statutory period to permit another local government’s purchase at the same price, and that Addi

While the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect large parts of Louisiana, supplies and prices of personal protective equipment (PPE) have mostly returned to normal. LaMATS Purchasing Services was proud to source and negotiate affordable pricing for a wide variety of PPE during the height of the shortage. While we stand ready to resume this role at any time, the current demand for these items has fallen sharply, and our available stocks of supplies have mostly been exhauste

LaMATS vendor partner and longtime municipal service provider Evangeline Specialties offers a wide selection of holiday decorations, lights and signage to brighten city streets and other public spaces. Special pricing is available to LMA members for orders by phone (800-451-0364), in person or through Evangeline Specialties and Esco Signs website: evangelinespecialties.com. Company owner Kenneth Huval reports that production time is currently two weeks, so recommends that LMA

Governor Foster was a champion of education and educators, creating the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, dramatically expanding the state’s Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) to provide greater access to college education to Louisiana’s youth, and successfully fighting to raise public teachers’ wages six of the eight years he served in office. A relative latecomer to politics, he began his career in the public spotlight at the age of 57 with his 1