A.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262, Section .024 (a)(8)(d) "an item of food" for:  Sheriff's Office & Adult Detention Facility (aka, County Jail), Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, Texas Agrilife Extension Service, including all other Hidalgo County departments requiring food purchases;

B.   Pursuant to same statute, specifically 262.024 (d), action on the following:
      (1)   Solicitation of at least three (3) quotes by:
              (a)  telephone; or,
              (b)  written quotations;
      (2)   Presentation of the proposed draft solicitation quote/bid form including terms, conditions, requirements, and draft agreement for vendors awarded contracts;