1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(7)(A) an item that can only be obtained from one source because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes or monopolies
2. Acceptance and approval of the sole source Declaration for Diatron US, Inc. with authority to purchase through the supplier, Medline Industries, LP in the total amount of $37,934.35 for the purchase of Gemini Auto Elisa Analyzer and testing supplies.  CDBG-CV Other Public Services funds will be utilized.

The Hidalgo County Urban County Program requested quotes for the purchase of Gemini Auto Elisa Analyzer and testing supplies for the CDBG-CV Health Facility (Bio Safety Lab).  It was determined that Diatron US, Inc was the sole provider of said instrument, therefore, a sole source declaration was requested and approved by the Purchasing Department. Medline Industries, LP is the supplier/vendor from which a quote for purchase of the equipment was received.


                      Supplier/Vendor:  Medline Industries, LP
                                   Amount:  $37,934.35
               Available Funding. :  $1,147,592.59 CDBG-CV Other Public Service Funds