1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional architectural services in connection with Hidalgo County Urban County Program from Program Year 21(2008) for a Parks, Recreational Facility Improvement Project in Precinct No. 1.

2. Presentation of the scoring grid of at least three (3) architectural firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the Urban County Program, Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department for the purposes of ranking by CC in connection with an Urban County Program Parks, Recreational Facility Improvement Project in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1.

3. Authority to negotiate a professional architectural service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____________________ for the provision of architectural services for an Urban County Program -Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements project.

Hidalgo County – Urban County Program, Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 and the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department have evaluated and graded three architectural firms from the County’s approved “pool”.  Alcocer Garcia Associates, V.A. Architecture, and ERO Architects, were the three firms.  The Parks Recreational Facility Improvements Project includes the construction of a restroom/concession area to include but not limited to sidewalks and walking area for small canopy areas at the Sunset & Sunrise Hill Park, within Precinct No. 1 boundaries.   See attached grading grid for your review.