a.  Correspondence received (attached hereto) from consulting engineer, Raba Kistner after review of received coop proposal, recommending Hidalgo County to solicit a sealed competitive proposal process  tilizing specification, requirements, scope of work developed and drafted by Raba Kistner for: Hidalgo County - Asbestos Abatement for the Old Administration Building w/Option to Remove Bat Guano"; and, if approved;

b.  Approval to reject the proposal received from Chemical Response & Remediation Contractors, Inc. (through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System's awarded vendor) for the provision of labor, materials and related accessories, as per specifications developed by Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. for "Hidalgo County -Asbestos Abatement for the Old Administration Building with option for removal of Bat Guano"-project #09-071D-total amount of $98,288.00-($88,318.00 for Asbestos Abatement only+$9,970.00 for Bat Guano removal option).