AI- 65807
Purchasing Department 28.A.10.
CC - REGULAR
Hidalgo County
- Meeting Date:
- 07/31/2018
- Submitted For:
- Darlene Betancourt
- Submitted By:
- Marty Salazar, PURCHASING DEPT.
- Department:
- PURCHASING DEPT.
Information
CAPTION
Pursuant to current Hidalgo County Purchasing Policies & Procedures [amended 03/20/18], requesting an amendment to Chapter VI, Section/Article 6.03.02 as follows:
6.03.02. No specifications shall be written, which by design exclude legitimate competition between vendors. Brand names and model numbers that may appear in the Specifications and/or Pricing/Delivery Information sheet are for reference only. It is not the intent of Hidalgo County to restrict these bids in such cases, but to establish a desired quality of level of merchandise or to meet a pre-established standard due to the existing items. Vendors may offer items of equal stature and the burden of proof of such stature rests with vendors.Hidalgo County shall act as the sole judge in determining equality and recommendation. Hidalgo County may require documentation demonstrating equal or superior products as compared to products required.
6.03.02. No specifications shall be written, which by design exclude legitimate competition between vendors. Brand names and model numbers that may appear in the Specifications and/or Pricing/Delivery Information sheet are for reference only. It is not the intent of Hidalgo County to restrict these bids in such cases, but to establish a desired quality of level of merchandise or to meet a pre-established standard due to the existing items. Vendors may offer items of equal stature and the burden of proof of such stature rests with vendors.Hidalgo County shall act as the sole judge in determining equality and recommendation. Hidalgo County may require documentation demonstrating equal or superior products as compared to products required.
BACKGROUND
Fiscal Impact
- CALENDAR YEAR:
- ACCT. #:
- FUNDS AVAILABLE Y/N?:
- MATCHING FUNDS Y/N?:
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
This language has no fiscal impact.Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing / Internal | msalazar | 07/27/2018 10:52 AM |
| Budget and Management | Veronica Ortiz | 07/27/2018 11:00 AM |
| Final Approval | Monica Salinas | 07/27/2018 05:56 PM |
- Form Started By:
- msalazar
- Started On:
- 07/24/2018 10:12 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 07/27/2018