A. Requesting approval of an "order" granting an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Gov't. Code, Chapter 262, Section .024 (a)(7) "an item that can only be obtained from only one source.";

B. Approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for AEP Texas Central Company (on an as needed basis) for the provision of installation and removal of primary poles, lights, equipment, transformer  upgrades and other related services through execution of a  "Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction Agreement" with AEP Texas Central Company commencing with Precinct #4 for the  site detailed/described in document attached (and issuance of Purchase Order-if necessary & applicable) including authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor;

C. Approval for Hidalgo County Departments, Programs and/or Agencies to purchase future related services offered only from AEP Texas Central Company and as sole sourced herein and execution of the Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction Agreements on an as needed basis.