1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services;
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Granjeno, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 29 (2016) Granjeno Parks, Recreational Facility Improvement funds.

Professional Service Firm	Grade	Ranked
Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc.	98.67%
Earth Co.	84.67%
Fulcrum Consultants, Inc.	82.67%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for the provision of material testing services for an Urban County Program Year 29 (2016) Granjeno Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements project.

Project consists of the continued development and construction of Granjeno Park - Phase II to include items not completed in Phase I such as the construction of a vented hexagon canopy with electrical outlets, kiosk square single post, basketball court, sand volleyball court, purchase and installation of exercise and fitness work out stations and the purchase and installation of park equipment (to include but not limited to a playscapes, swing set, plastic timbers, surfacing material, picnic tables, benches, litter receptacles, and related equipment). Project will also include advertisements, professional service fees, material testing fees, and related appurtenances, etc. Location: Granjeno Park: 6607 South FM 494 Granjeno TX, 78572.