1. Urban County Program is requesting that Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court rescind action taken on July 9, 2013 which approved a best and final regotiated contract for professional architectural services with Alcocer Garcia Associated, In. in the amount of $6,400.00 utilizing Year 25 (2012) Urban County funds for public facility improvements at the city's Public Library located at 1100 South FM 1427 in Penitas, Texas.

2. Urban County Program,on behalf of the City of Penitas, is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional architectural services with Alcocer Garcia Associates,Inc. with an edited statement concerning the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners in the amount of $6,400.00 utilizing Year 25 (2012) Urban County funds for public facility improvements at the city's Public Library located at 1100 South FM 1427 in Penitas, Texas.

Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc requested to have the professional service agreement that had been approved on July 9, 2013 edited to include a statement concerning the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (see page 10 of agreement). The edit was reviewed and approved by Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez on July 30, 2013. Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc has submitted a best and final offer for the required professional architectural services for the 2012 public facility improvements project which consists of architectural design and construction administration services, electrical engineering and structural engineering. Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc. was the highest ranked firm by Commissioners's Court on January 9, 2013. Legal Counsel has approved the as to form contract as of 4/26/2012 and the Best and Final offer was approved by HC Planning Department on August 7, 2013. See attached contract , letter of best and final offer, scope of services, and certificate of liablility insurance.

Engineering Firm:      Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc
Contract Amount:     $   6,400.00


Funds Available:        $ 75,000.00-FY 25 (2012) Penitas Public Facilities