Requesting authority to purchase the heavy machinery and/or equipment detailed herein from the following awarded vendors through Hidalgo County's participation/memberships with:

a.   Acceptance and approval of proposal from Holt Cat, Weslaco, TX awarded vendor through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with TASB Buyboard Contract #268-07 for Two (2) New Caterpillar 345DL Excavators in with a total of  $689,000.00 which includes, but is not limited to, the Buyboard pricing, fees, delivery and extended warranty-Project #2009-452-OGG; 

b. Acceptance and approval of proposal received from Romco Equipment Co. awarded vendor through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with TXMAS-#7-23V010  for Two (2) New Volvo EC460CLC Excavators with a total amount of $660,870.00 which includes, but is not limited to, fees, delivery and extended warranty-Project #2009-451-OGG; 

c. Acceptance and approval of proposal(s) received from John Deere Company, Weslaco TX awarded vendor through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with TASB Buyboard Contract #292-08 to purchase the following:

    1.  Two (2) JD 6330 Utility Tractors @ $41,778.92 ea ------Total= $83,557.84-Project #2009-450-OGG;

    2.  Two (2) JD 6330 Utility Tractors @ $81,599.00 Diamond Boom Mower 25'; 60" Head w/Tramp Door; Rear Cradle Mount w/Joy Stick Controls and any other appurtenance------Total= $163,198.00-Project #2009-449-OGG; which includes pricing, fees, delivery and warrranty (if applicable).

As per discussion with Budget & Mgmt, Sergio Cruz and Pct #4 Commissioner Oscar Garza Jr. proposed purchase for Heavy Equipment for use at San Carlos Drainage Improvements is $1,596.625.84.