A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement, TxLGC 262.024(a)(1) an item that must be purchased in a case of public calamity if necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens or to preserve the property of the county and (2) an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county.

B. Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with EZ Testing Now to secure free COVID-19 Rapid & PCR test for the public as it relates to the provision of additional COVID testing programs to individuals and families of the County that have been directly or indirectly impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, this serves a public purpose for the health, safety, and well-being of the residents of the County of Hidalgo, subject to procurement and legal review.

EZ Testing carries only FDA approved products and will provide County Wide services.  Marquis Labs located in Alamo will collect the nasal swabs specimen and label, submit all data needed to process PCR Test.