A.  Clarification purposes:  On CC of 09-09-14 Purchasing reported that the method of procurement used in the solicitation of 2006 delinquent tax collection services project was through a RFQ w/P.  However, the correct method of solicitation of Engagement of a Law Firm for the Collection of Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes" was an RFP w/Q Request for Proposals with Qualifications); 

B.  Acceptance and approval of the amended  and restated Interlocal Agreement (as drafted by legal counsel) between Hidalgo County and HC-Drainage District No. 1 to include the procurement process by Hidalgo County for the: Engagement of a Law Firm for the Collection of Delinquent and Related Services; and,

C. As directed by CC members on HCCC meeting of 09-09-14, acceptance and approval of "updated 2006 version" Request for Proposal w/Qualifications (RFP/Q) procurement packet including, legal notices, terms, conditions, Exhibits A (i.e.qualifications, requirements, scope of services) and B (selection criteria/scoring sheet) for: Engagement of a Legal Services for the Collection of Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes and Other Related Services; OR, in the alternative,

D. Discussion and applicable action to AMEND the 2006 (updated) version of the RFP/Q as it relates to modification to Exhibit B (Evaluation Criteria/Scoring Sheet) only to reflect the new assessment of evaluation points as attached here to with emphasis on increasing the fee score from 20 to 30 as recommended by CC representatives at meeting held on 09-19-14 at Purchasing Department;

E.  Restating authority to advertise the procurement of: Engagement of Law Firm for Collection of Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes and Other Related Services as previously approved at HCCC meeting of 07-20-14

F. Discussion and action  for the designation, assignment or appointment of Grading/Scoring Committee of the responses received for the "Request for Proposal w/Qualifications (RFP/Q) procurement packet for the Engagement of Law Firm for the Collection of Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes and Other Related Services" project with acceptance date of Wednesday, October 15, 2014;