Options for the procurement of publishing statutory and non-statutory advertisements:

A.  Pursuant to AG-Opinion JC-0223, discussion and action for HCCC to define the term "newspaper of general circulation" as contained in the Texas Government Code statute 2051.044 more specifically to mean:
     a.  A newspaper that reaches all areas of Hidalgo County?  YES ___;  NO ___
     b.  A newspaper that publishes everyday so as to accommodate publication of Public Hearings (as statutes require CC) to encourage public involvement and also meet deadlines such as 14 days prior to said public hearings?  YES __ ; NO ___
     c.  A newspaper that publishes on weekends to attempt to reach as many readers/residents/vendors/etc. to comply with statutory obligation to encourage competition in the procurement process.  This requirement will also resolve those individuals that do not have internet or television exposure;  YES ___;  NO ___
    d.  A newspaper that has web-page access on a continuous basis;  YES ____;  NO ____

B.  If Item A approved as to definition of a "newspaper of general circulation", requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter/Section 262.024(a)(7), "an item that can be obtained from only one source" as various/numerous State/Local Statutes, Administrative, Election, Family, Tax Codes, Etc. (i.e. Tx. Gov't. Code 2051, Tx. Local Gov't. Code 262.055, Tx. Admin. Code. etc.) and all Other Applicable Laws that dictate publication in a a newspaper;

C.  Requesting a "Sole Source Declaration" for The Monitor for the publication of statutory ads and/or notices qualifying under HCCC definition as a "newspaper of general circulation" and assigned NIGP commodity code #915-02;

D.  Authority to purchase ad and/or notice space from The Monitor (through the requisition and Purchase Order established protocol) for as long as The Monitor continues as said Sole Source Provider;

E.  Authority to solicit sealed quotes (on a 12 month basis as it appears that the $50K threshold will not be exceeded for NIGP commodity code 915-71-Advertising) for the publication of all non-statutory newspaper ads or notices for Hidalgo County in a newspaper that qualifies under Tx. Gov't. Code 2051.044 (& not containing HCCC definition) with Purchasing to develop and draft specifications.