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GOTECH IN THE NEWS |
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November 2007
GOTECH, Inc. Awarded GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract
GOTECH, Inc., a leading civil engineering and land surveying firm that provides quality engineering services in the specific areas of civil engineering, design, surveying, construction inspection and program management announced today it has received a U.S. General Services Administration (''GSA'') Federal Supply Schedule contract. This contract gives U.S. Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, as well as state and local government agencies, the ability to purchase GOTECH's services in a streamlined manner at negotiated rates. GOTECH's GSA contract number is GS-10F-0369T.
Under the GSA Schedule Program, the long-term government-wide contracts with commercial firms are established to provide access to over 4 million commercial services and products that canbe ordered directly from GSA Schedule contractors or through the GSA Advantage!® online shopping and ordering system. The increased visibility and ease or ordering provided by this contract is an important element of GOTECH's long-term strategy to further the use of its civil engineering design, surveying, construction inspection and program management services by government and military customers. In addition, as a small business with a GSA contract, GOTECH is a more attractive subcontractor for large organizations who by law are required to outsource a percentage of their government contract work to small business.
Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr., GOTECH President and CEO, commented, ''We are very pleased to receive this award which will enable us to offer government customers a streamlined and efficient way to purchase our engineering related services. This contract provides us with access to thousands of buyers at all levels in government agencies and substantially increases our ability to market our solutions to these buyers.''
Contract Resources Group, Inc. was retained to assist GOTECH in preparing its application and related taskes to obtain a GSA contract. |
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| GOTECH, Inc. Awarded GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract |
| News release announcing awarding of GSA Contract. |
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 May 11, 2006
GOTECH, Inc. Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony for John James Audubon Bridge in St. Francisville.
Below: GOTECH engineers participate in groundbreaking! |
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 April 20, 2006
May Kip Holden and Rhaoul Guillaume, Sr. at the Grand Opening of North Blvd. in Baton Rouge, a long-term GOTECH road project.
The new stretch of North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, LA. |
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 March 2, 2006
GOTECH, Inc. supports the LSU Women's Golf Team. LSU President William Jenkins (far left) and Rhaoul Guillaume, Sr. compose part of the GOTECH foursome.
GOTECH is proud to sponsor the hole and support LSU Women's Golf at the LSU Cleveland Golf Classic. |
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GOTECH Among Firms to Design-Build John James Audubon Mississippi River Bridge! |
As seen in The Advocate on April 16, 2006
Construction to begin May 11 on Audubon Bridge
"The state Department of Transportation and Development this month awarded a $347.9 million contract to Audubon Bridge Constructors Joint Ventures to design and build the John James Audubon Bridge that will replace the ferry linking St. Francisville and New Roads."
"To save money in later years, the department elected to four-lane more of the bridge structure as part of the initial construction project, DOTD spokesman Mark Lambert said."
"The new brigde is DOTD's first design-build project, which means the contractor will design and build the bridge. It is also included in the state's $4 billion Transportation Infrastructure Model for Economic Development program, also known as TIMED."
"The bridge will be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America with a main span length of 1,583 feet that surpasses the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in South Carolina, which has 1,546-foot main span."
"The proposed bridge design is similar to the Mississippi River Bridge in Luling."
"In addition to the 2.44-mile-long bridge structure, the project will include approximately 12 miles of roadway approaches connecting La. 1 at New Roads east of Hospital Road and U.S. 661 south of La. 964 and St. Francisville."
GOTECH is among the Louisiana firms that the group plans to use in designing and building the bridge.
A ceremony to mark the start of construction of the $347.9 million John James Audubon Bridge over the Mississippi River linking St. Francisville and New Roads is scheduled for 2 p.m. May 11 on the Pointe Coupee side of the river. |
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February 11, 2006
GOTECH, INC. CONSULTING ENGINEERS CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH GALA EVENT
February 11, 2006 marked the 25th anniversary of GOTECH, Inc. to the day. GOTECH, Inc., a professional engineering and consulting firm, was established in 1981 by Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr., President. Guillaume, Sr. and his wife, Geretta, hosted a dinner and party for approximately 400 people at the Baton Rouge Marriott. The theme of the anniversary event was “Celebrating 25 Years – Thanks for Your Contribution.”
The event served as a forum to thank his guests for their contribution to GOTECH’s success. Guests included employees, clients, dignitaries, former employees, co-engineers, associates and family.
The event began with a cocktail hour, with music provided by Platinum Sound Orchestra. Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Jr., Assistant Project Engineer, served as Master of Ceremonies.
Fr. M. Jeffrey Bayhi, Diocese of Baton Rouge, gave the invocation. Dinner was served and the program continued, which included the highlight DVD presentation entitled, “The History of GOTECH.” The presentation reviewed GOTECH’s history, its clients, projects and employees over the two and a half decades.
GOTECH received three recognitions: One from the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge recognizing the company’s 25th anniversary; a proclamation from Mayor-President Kip Holden’s office proclaiming February 11th as GOTECH Day; and a third official statement from Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco and the State of Louisiana acknowledging GOTECH’s 25 years of engineering services.
Next, Geretta Guillaume, Rhaoul’s wife, presented him with a silver engraved tray emblazoned with the anniversary event logo. Bruce Dyson, Engineering Coordinator, shared Employee Reflections and Jan L. Herrington, Positive Results Advertising & Public Relations, unveiled an oil portrait of Guillaume, Sr., which was painted by Glenn Bahm. Bahm is a fine artist and portrait painter born in Louisiana and currently residing in Houston, Texas. Painting since 1950, Bahm has completed over 500 portraits in oil, including Pope John Paul II.
Next on the program, Rhaoul Guillaume, Sr. awarded employee service gifts. Those employees with 15 years of service received GOTECH watches. These included Ray Belmer, Georgina Boudreaux and Sandra Smith. Those employees with 5 years of service received GOTECH diamond pins, designed by Robert Roth. These individuals include: David Barnard, Jacob Belmer and Yekishia Harris. Special gifts were awarded to the Support Team members. They each received a crystal oak tree on a mahogany base. Recipients included: Harold Odom, principal of Pyburn & Odom, who planted the seed to begin GOTECH; Winston Decuir, attorney; Cherine Patin, GOTECH’s banker at Hancock Bank; Jan L. Herrington, advertising and public relations with Positive Results; Thayer Borel, CPA with Borel & Associates; Hank Braden, City of New Orleans; Mayor Sidney Barthelemy, New Orleans; Bruce Dyson, Engineering Coordinator; Sandra Smith, Administrative Coordinator; along with Geretta Guillaume, his mother Mrs. Anna Guillaume and Mrs. Betty Honore’, his mother-in-law. A final crystal oak tree was awarded to Diane Henderson, who has been with GOTECH for 18 years and is the longest serving employee.
Due to the event’s proximity to Valentine’s Day, Rhaoul presented each lady in attendance with a long-stemmed red rose to show his appreciation.
Randy Guillaume, Construction Management, led a special 25th anniversary toast. Guests received champagne flute keepsakes with the GOTECH 25th anniversary logo. Fr. Mike Collins, Pastor at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, gave the benediction prayer. Guests then enjoyed dancing to the music of the band, After Eight.
The head table was clothed in black and draped with greenery swags designed by Cole’s Florist. Silver accents and beading completed the anniversary décor. Guests tables, which were clothed in white, included centerpieces of tea lights on mirrored bases with vases of white hydrangea, fresh greenery and silver accents. Each place was set with a program, printed in black and silver inks and dinner mints wrapped in black mylar imprinted in silver with the theme logo.
Guests enjoyed perusing photograph albums, awards and banners identifying GOTECH clients, projects and employees during the past 25 years. |
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 December 7, 2005
WBRZ - TV 2 (Baton Rouge) Highlights GOTECH Christmas Spirit!
GOTECH was featured on the 5:00 p.m. newscast on December 7th on WBRZ - TV 2 in Baton Rouge for its Christmas spirit and generosity. Because Rhaoul A. Guillaume, Sr., President, and his GOTECH staff are so blessed, they wanted to give back to the community. For the second consecutive year, the GOTECH team adopted a Baton Rouge family and will bring gifts and share the Christmas spirit with them! |
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 November 11, 2004
GOVERNOR BLANCO APPOINTS RHAOUL GUILLAUME TO THE LOUISIANA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING BOARD
Governor Kathleen Blanco recently appointed Rhaoul Guillaume to the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Blanco said in her letter, “I am pleased that someone with your qualifications is interested in serving the State of Louisiana in this capacity.”
The purpose of the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board is ensure Professional Engineers, Engineer interns, Professional Land Surveyors and Land Surveyor interns are properly licensed and certified in accordance with Louisiana law and rules. Enforcement of Louisiana law, plan sealing, examinations, continuing professional development and disciplinary actions.
Guillaume was appointed to serve a six-year term. He is president and founder of GOTECH, INC. Consulting Engineers, established in 1981 with headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. GOTECH also operates in New Orleans, Shreveport and Monroe.
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