a.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(7) "an item that can be obtained from only one source; through requisitions #214858 & 214846 for the following services:

b. Requesting approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for SOE SOFTWARES with authority to purchase and enter into an agreement for  the following softwares with licenses, support and maintenance services detailed herein:
    1. Clarity Control Software Suite & Licenses; and,
    2. Clarity  ENR Software & Licenses
which provdies web-based graphical presentation of Election Night Results (ENR) including travel when necessary & requested by Election's Department (as part of Clarity Election Suite Hosting and Support Agreement and in accordance wth Hidalgo County's Travel Policies & Procedures) in the amounts detailed: 

CLARITY CONTROL PRICING SERVICE PRICE
Software License Price $47,600
Statewide Discount – 20% (*) $14,280
Software License Total (One Time) $33,320
Implementation (One Time)$8,996
Ongoing Assurance $7,664
                   FIRST YEAR COST $49,980

CLARITY ENR PRICING SERVICE PRICE
Software License Price $66,298
Statewide Discount – 20% (*) $13,260
Software License Total (One Time) $53,038
Implementation (One Time)$13,259
Ongoing Assurance $13,259
                  FIRST YEAR COST  $79,556

TOTAL FIRST YEAR COST $129,536