A.  Ratification of Purchase Order #789539 issued on 11-27-18 for hemodialysis treatments required for an inmate [post hospitalization] inasmuch as existing contract had expired with rates under said agreement honored until action on new agreement by HCCC contained herein and below;

B.   Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(4) and as also required by Texas Administrative Code-Title 37, Chapter 273, Rule 273.1 in connection with inmates requiring hemodialysis treatments due to renal failure pre-existing prior to detention or diagnosed while in detention;

C.  Approval of an agreement with USRC Edinburg, LP for Hemodialysis treatments (for already on-going before incarceration or as diagnosed and prescribed by physicians) for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to include Single Patient Agreements with authority for Sheriff and/or Chief Deputy to sign said agreements on an "as needed basis:.