A.   Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code,  Chapter 262, Section .024 (a)(2), an item necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents of the County;
B.   Requesting approval of a short term agreement (until completion of procurement process and award of new contract)with current provider-Palm Valley Animal Center under the  same rates, terms and conditions for the provision of statutory services required by Hidalgo County for: Impoundment and Quarantine of small animals within the unincorporated areas of Hidalgo County including an emergency disaster related plan. 
C.   Presentation, discussion, consideration and approval if applicable for sole bid #2008-239-09-10-MSS received for "Impoundment and Quarantine of small animals within Hidalgo County" to include but not limited to the following options:

1. Award of sole bid received from Palm Valley Animal Center including approval of contract document (approved as to form by legal counsel) in the amount of $400,000.00; or, in the alternative,
2. Reject the sole bid received with authority to re-advertise project with modification of specifications to allow for multiple year/term options with pricing.

Only one bid was received.
Project has been advertised three (3) times.