A.  Pursuant to Article 6.09, of the current agreement between Hidalgo County and LCS Corrections Services, Inc. and Affiliates ("LCS") requesting action in connection with the acquisition of assets of ("LCS") and thus assigning revenues and payments to GEO Group, Inc.;  

B.  Requesting authority to advertise an RFP for the Placement, Housing, Detention and Supervision of Hidalgo County Inmates with approval to use the original procurment packet;

C.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)1, 2 & 3 and for compliance with Texas Commission of Jail Standards;

D.  Approval to enter into a short-term ninety (90) day contract with GEO Group, Inc. under the same rates, terms and conditions as with LCS for:  Placement, Housing, Detention and Supervision of Hidalgo County Inmates so as to have no lapse in services, protect the public and comply with Tx Comm of Jail Standards while a formal procurement process is complete and awarded;

E.  Pursuant to Article 1.03 of current agreement between Hidalgo County and LCS Corrections Serives, Inc. and Affiilates action on a mutual and immediate notice of termination of the agreement with LCS.