Exemption from Competitive Procurement Requirements:
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Tx. Local Government Code, Chapter 262, Section .024 (a) (3)-"an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property", and (7)"an item that can be obtained from only one source, including":(D)-"captive replacement parts or components for equipment;"and (11) "vehicle and equipment repairs";

b. Requesting authority to purchase repairs only (excludes maintenance for vehicles or equipment) for County-owned vehicles and equipment from the vendors identified and detailed revised list attached hereto through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process with said authority to extend through December 31, 2011;

c. Requesting authority to purchase parts for County-owned heavy equipment and machinery from the vendors identified and detailed revised list attached hereto through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process with said authority to purchase through December 31, 2011.