A.     Discussion, consideration and action to approve a necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for Hidalgo County in order to assist with County functions and compliance with public health measures related to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency with ensuring the Forensic Center is equipped to handle the increased demand as we're experiencing an high volume of deaths in the County directly related to COVID-19; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing herein find that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use;

B.     Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(7) as attached herein;

C.     Acceptance and approval of "Sole Source Declaration" for "Lodox NA, LLC" for the purchase of eXtero-dr Digital Radiography Image System including any present and future accessories, supplies, support, service, and maintenance from CIMS (Clinical Image Management Systems, Quote #11011 in the amount of $565,550.00 to be used by Hidalgo County Forensic Center with said declaration to remain in effect while in place or until revoked by HCCC.

D.     Approval of MSA (Master Service Agreement) with CIMS (Clinical Image Management Systems) sole Texas distributor of Lodox NA, LLC products.

E.     Pursuant to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, authority for County Treasurer to issue a 20% down payment upon execution of the Agreement, 70% due upon delivery of the system, and final 10% net 30 after installation, after procurement procedure has been completed by the County Auditor's Office. 

Purchasing Project No. 2020-451