Enhancing Health District Infrastructure--RFP for Project Management

Katie Pritchett • October 2, 2025

The Baton Rouge Health District is seeking an agency or vendor to perform the post approval project/grant administration services and construction management services for a newly awarded federal construction project through the Economic Development Administration. R.E.A.C.H. (Regional Economic Acceleration through Coordinated Health Infrastructure) Gateway Infrastructure Enhancement Project is a $3.4 million federal construction grant aimed at infrastructure upgrades in the Health District such as improved signage, intersection enhancements, and monument gateways.


To achieve the objectives of this project, BRHD is seeking a firm or vendor with experience in federal construction grants and compliance to manage the project/grant administration services for R.E.A.C.H. The firm or company will be competitively procured and selected in accordance with the procurement standards set forth in 2 CFR Part 200, and according to the EDA publication "Summary of Construction Standards". Additional characteristics include:


  • Familiar with federal compliance, standards, limitations
  • Knowledgeable in Economic Development Administration requirements and practices
  • Competent in federal procurement practices
  • Experienced in federal reports, project management and construction management
  • Must be collaborative in nature.

RFP Details


Click  here to view the full RFP, timeline, and submission details.  The RFP will be opened on October 1, 2025. We invite qualified consultants and firms to submit proposals by November 12, 2025.  We anticipate awarding a contract to a selected vendor no later than December 19, 2025. A reference packet with additional terms and conditions and supporting materials is available upon request. For more information, contact Katie Pritchett at katie.pritchett@brhealthdistrict.com.

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