Recommendation by Ricardo Saldana, HC-EMC, County Judge's Office and Rey Salazar, HC-DBM for discussion and action to select Tetra Tech, Inc., fka, Beck Disaster Recovery [awarded vendor thru H-GAC contract #HP07-13/effective 06-01-2013 thru 05-31-16 including renewals], by negotiating & engaging consulting services of "Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Recovery Services" including but not limited to:
1.  Assist the county in the identification, assessment and preparation of FEMA project worksheets for the reimbursement of eligible repairs;
2.  Assess and evaluate all damages incurred;
3.  Work with each precinct and department to ensure that all eligible items are taken into consideration on project work sheets;
4.  All Hazards Preparedness, Planning, Consulting & Recovery Services;
5.  Emergency Consulting Services;
6.  Disaster Debris Monitoring & Management Services;
7.  Financial Recovery Services;
so as to have in place all necessary services should an emergency event occur as Hurricane Season is fast approaching.

1.  H-GAC Contract reflects the name of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) which due to change of  name it became known as Leidos, Inc. as of September 30, 2013 and on August 24 of 2014 it became known as Tetra Tech Inc. - notification of name changes are included in attachment; overall, said company was formerly known as Beck Disaster Recovery Services which Hidalgo County through our membership/participation with H-GAC utilized and contracted their consulting services previously during Hurricanes Dolly, Ike and Alex and are familiar with the County of Hidalgo.

2.  This item is endorsed by both Mr. Saldana, EMC (through County Judge's Office) and Mr. Rey Salazar (DBM);