The Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District is tasked with ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of critical maritime infrastructure in southern Louisiana. Its core mission centers on maintaining and modernizing port facilities, ferry systems, and related transportation assets to support regional commerce and public mobility.
Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 1 open contract opportunity.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District is tasked with ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of critical maritime infrastructure in southern Louisiana. Its core mission centers on maintaining and modernizing port facilities, ferry systems, and related transportation assets ...
The Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District is tasked with ensuring the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of critical maritime infrastructure in southern Louisiana. Its core mission centers on maintaining and modernizing port facilities, ferry systems, and related transportation assets to support regional commerce and public mobility. Strategic priorities include fleet maintenance, structural upgrades to terminal infrastructure, and regulatory compliance for vessel operations. The agency prioritizes reliability and operational continuity, focusing on long-term asset stewardship through preventive maintenance and targeted capital improvements.
Procurement patterns reveal a strong emphasis on facility construction, industrial equipment servicing, and transportation-related maintenance. The agency frequently engages in contracts for commercial building construction, machinery overhaul, and janitorial services to sustain operational readiness across its waterfront facilities. Contracts are typically awarded through open solicitation without set-asides, indicating a preference for competitive, performance-based procurement vehicles that prioritize technical capability and timely delivery over socioeconomic preferences.
Primary procurement activity targets NAICS codes related to commercial construction, industrial machinery repair, and transportation regulation. Engineering services support infrastructure planning, while janitorial and fleet maintenance contracts ensure daily operational hygiene and equipment functionality. The agency consistently seeks vendors with expertise in maritime-grade systems, heavy industrial repair, and structural retrofitting. Vendor relationships are built on demonstrated technical proficiency and proven experience in port and terminal environments.
Organized under the State of Louisiana, the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District operates as an independent port authority with jurisdiction over key waterways and ferry terminals in Plaquemines Parish. It utilizes standard federal and state procurement frameworks, issuing solicitations through open competition to secure qualified contractors for construction, maintenance, and regulatory compliance services. Its operations are geographically concentrated along the Mississippi River Delta, serving as a vital link in Louisiana’s coastal transportation network.
Recent Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District, including active solicitations and recent awards.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
Leadership posts
00
Filled
00
Vacant
00
Acting officials
00
No senior leadership posts resolved to this agency yet
Recent Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
