Requesting authorization/approval to request proposals from awarded Job Order Contractors (through County's membership and participation in various cooperative purchasing programs/association, etc.) for the repairs & renovations to WIC Clinic located in the City of Progreso project #2011-098-OGG : 

a. Herrera & Hunt Inc. and Alpha Building Corporation (awarded through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with Harris County Department of Education's JOC Program); and CAS Companies JOC thru TCPN Contract #R-5004 as approved on 05/24/10 so as to determine the best value under TX . Local Government Code 271.113; or, in the alternative;

b. Request authority to proceed with sealed procurement process through conventional construction method and approval to advertise same with plans and specifications.

As per inspection by  Facilities Mgmt and the Purchasing Dept; proposed clinic poses a safety and health hazard with holes through out the entire flooring of the building which are caused by the unit sinking because of excessive water and humidity. Unit must be re-leveled and entire flooring needs immediate attention.