a.  Requesting approval by Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court of exceptions to Hidalgo County Purchasing Policies & Procedures' (Chapter/Article 8.02.01) that requires at least three (3) quotes (verbal or telephone) for requisitions of $1K but less than $5K and demonstrating the department's "due diligence" in complying with the HCPP&P including authority to issue payment(s) to vendor, Pitney Bowes for the Hidalgo County Tax Office;
 
b.  Acceptance and approval of Invoice #s 426154(dated 10-01-12) for $1,178.00 (PO #682981) and #412764 (dated 8-01-12) for $1,702.40 (PO #682980) from Pitney Bowes in connection to yearly repair & maintenance agreements for two (2)out of the three (3) Pitney Bowes for the stand alone folder and the folder inserter;

c.  Requesting approval of an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC 262.024(a)(7)(A): an item that can only be obtained from one source due it's proprietary nature;

d.  Approval of the Sole Source Declaration with authority to purchase yearly repairs & maintenance agreements for the present machines at the Tax Office and/or any other such machines in Hidalgo County for as long as machines are owned and used.