A.  "Discussion, consideration and action to approve a necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded y line item, allotment or allocation, for the Hidalgo County Forensic Center Generator, X-ray and Renovations Project in order to assist with County functions related to the public health measures addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency;  the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use;"  

B.  Request to approve an exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of a public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens; 

C.  Discussion and applicable action on the Hidalgo County Forensic Center Generator, X-ray and Renovations Project through the CC approved/selected construction option of cooperative purchasing programs awarded Job Order Contractors and/or Contractors including, but not limited to, the following:    
1.  Presentation of the three submitted proposals received for the project from contractors:        
a.  Noble Texas Builders, LLC;        
b.  Herrcon, LLC;
c.  A1 Facility Services
with action to accept and award [base bid and/or Alternates], issue Notice to Proceed and process a Purchase Order;  OR, in the alternative,

D.  Reject the three proposals received and discuss other options or any other alternatives that CC may want to adopt or implement.

AI-77491 - WA#2 - engineering services for a generator addition, make modifications necessary for the installation of new x-ray machine, and consolidate two existing electrical services into one at the Hidalgo County Forensic Center