Requesting approval by Commissioners Court of exceptions to Hidalgo County Purchasing Policies and Procedures that requires at least three (3) quotes for requisitions of $1K but less than $5K for the following including authority to issue payment:

A.  Hidalgo County Tax Office-Acceptance and approval of Invoice #1944714 (dated  9-20-12) in the amount of $1,165.26 (PO#681246) from General Binding Corporation, aka, GBC inasmuch as the quotes received either did not carry all items requested, did not meet the Tax Office specifications, or did not carry the items;

B.  Hidalgo County Department of Human Resources-Acceptance and approval of Invoice #150148-A (dated 8-16-12) in the amount of $3,771.20 (PO #678920) from T & G Identification System, Inc. as the HR Department as well as Purchasing staff was unable to secure other quotes from vendors although numerous attempts were made as stated in e-mail communication with Auditor's office indicate including.