A.  Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(7)(A) for an item that can be obtained from only one source because of the existence of a patent;

B.  Acceptance and approval of the Sole Source Declaration [based on the caption above & herein] for bioMérieux, Inc. DBA BioFireDiagnostics, LLC, for the purchase of BioFire®FilmArray®Torch system (PCR testing machine), including any present and future accessories, supplies, support, service, and maintenance, to be used by Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department in their Health Facilities Bio Safety Lab with said declaration to remain in effect while in place or until revoked by HCCC.

Purchasing Project No. 23-0031