LaMATS Vendor Portfolio Offers Value

To assist Louisiana local governments in meeting a wide range of operational needs, LaMATS has assembled a portfolio of qualified vendors with diverse technical expertise and proven experience serving public entities. Over the next few weeks, we'll be highlighting our vendors available through cooperative purchasing contracts who can help municipalities efficiently acquire products and services. The complete vendor portfolio is available on our website.

Enterprise Fleet Management provides vehicle leasing and comprehensive fleet management services for municipalities, including fleet strategy development, telematics, fuel management, and lifecycle planning. By implementing shorter vehicle replacement cycles, Enterprise helps reduce fleet age, improve reliability, and control maintenance costs. Flexible lease agreements can be structured to meet the specific needs of each governmental entity.

Evangeline Specialties & Esco Signs has served public sector customers since 1951. The company supplies municipal traffic signs, construction and traffic safety products, flags and banners, and commercial holiday decorations, while offering public entity discounts. Louisiana law allows public entities to purchase goods valued at up to $60,000 through the acquisition of verifiable quotations without the need for a formal public bid process.

Precision Concrete Cutting of Louisiana is LaMATS' preferred vendor for sidewalk repair services. Rather than requiring costly concrete replacement, the company's precision-cutting process eliminates trip hazards and restores sidewalk accessibility by correcting uneven concrete panels. This approach can significantly reduce project costs while improving public safety. Louisiana law permits certain public works projects valued at up to $260,000 to be completed without a formal public works bidding process.

Visit www.lamats.net to learn more about these, and many other, vendors. Contact LaMATS Executive Director Cliff Palmer at 225.316.7157 or via email, or Procurement Consultant Paul Holmes at 225.678.6107 or via email, for additional information.