Requesting authority to advertise and approval of either one of the following procurement options:

A.  A RFQ (Request for Qualifications) procurement packet (i.e. qualifications, specifications/requirements, scope of services, grading criteria/scoring sheets and legal notices) as attached hereto with applicable action on any modifications, additions, deletions or changes to any part/section/terms/conditions/exhibits of the final packet (if opted by CC) ;  OR,

B. A RFP (Request for Proposals) procurement packet (i.e. qualifications, specifications/requirements, scope of services, grading criteria/scoring sheets and legal notices) as attached hereto with applicable action on any modifications, additions, deletions or changes to any part/section/terms/conditions/exhibits of the final packet;

for: "Engagement of a Law Firm for the collection of Delinquent (Ad Valorem/Tax Collections and Related Services" for Hidalgo County including the re-advertising of project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.

Notice to HC Commissioners Court:  This project will have as the official overseer Valde Guerra, HCCC Executive Officer and the following Purchasing Department staff assigned to conduct the procurement process:  Ms. Darlene Betancourt & Ms. Evangelina Garcia (both of whom will report and consult directly to and with Mr. Guerra).

Although no conflict exists and in the over abundance of caution, Martha L. Salazar will not participate in the procurement process for this project commencing today and forward until the awarding of the contract/letter of engagement is completed.