CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
March 30, 2010
9:00 A.M.
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners' Court will be held in the Commissioners' Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Open Forum
6.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Consultation with Attorney on litigation associated with New Adult Detention Facility & Law Enforcement Center Project
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
D.
Claim of Maria Ortiz
7.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Consultation with Attorney on litigation associated with New Adult Detention Facility & Law Enforcement Center Project
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
D.
Claim of Maria Ortiz
8.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
9.
Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
10.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
A.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation"
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation"
11.
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
A.
1. Approval to appropriate the 2010 L.E.O.S.E. Allocation from the State Comptroller in the amount of $41,421.37; and, interest earned during 2009 in the amount of $77.39, for a total of $41,498.76.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor.
3. Request approval of the attached Budget Amendment.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor.
3. Request approval of the attached Budget Amendment.
12.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez:
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
B.
Discussion and Action to adopt the Hidalgo County's OSSF Orders in order to meet EDAPs / TCEQs requirements.
C.
Request approval to accept the attached amended Office of Border Health - EWIDS Contract #2009-031556, Attachment #001A, in order to extend the contract by one year.
D.
Approval of County Indigent Health Care Program Confidentiality Agreement for the following Human Services Division staff:
Employee ID#086851
Employee ID#086851
13.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez:
A.
Colonia Access Program:
1. Authorization to delete cellular service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: C-09-231-09-22 for 956-207-9850 with awarded vendor HEB WIRELESS for the following:
2. Approval of the attached application for cell phone service request under the county's newly adopted cell phone policy.
1. Authorization to delete cellular service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: C-09-231-09-22 for 956-207-9850 with awarded vendor HEB WIRELESS for the following:
| Quantity: | Description: | Department: | Employee: | Cell Phone Number: |
| 1 | UT Starcomm CDM7025 | Comm. Pct.2 | Agapito Vargas | 956-207-9850 |
14.
HIDTA - Task Force - Dora Munoz:
A.
1. Approval to accept the Cooperative Agreement award between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President-Office of National Drug Control Policy for FY 2010 HIDTA Task Force Grant in the amount of $735,174.00.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County for HIDTA Task Force Grant.
South Texas HIDTA McAllen Initiative (program 003):
1. Approval of appropriation of funds for the South Texas HIDTA McAllen Initiative in the amount $685,705.00.
2. Approval of revised salary schedule for the South Texas HIDTA McAllen Initiative.
Director's Administrative Support Element (program 016):
1. Approval of appropriation of fund for the Director's Administrative Support Element in the amount of $49,469.00.
2. Approval to create one (1) regular full-time Admistrative Assistant IV position, slot no. G001, grade level 10.
3. Approval of salary schedule for the Director's Administrative Support Element.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County for HIDTA Task Force Grant.
South Texas HIDTA McAllen Initiative (program 003):
1. Approval of appropriation of funds for the South Texas HIDTA McAllen Initiative in the amount $685,705.00.
2. Approval of revised salary schedule for the South Texas HIDTA McAllen Initiative.
Director's Administrative Support Element (program 016):
1. Approval of appropriation of fund for the Director's Administrative Support Element in the amount of $49,469.00.
2. Approval to create one (1) regular full-time Admistrative Assistant IV position, slot no. G001, grade level 10.
3. Approval of salary schedule for the Director's Administrative Support Element.
B.
HIDTA - U.S. Treasury Funds (1252):
Approval to deobligate funds from the HIDTA U.S. Treasury Asset Forfeiture Funds (1252) in the amount of $13,002.76.
Approval to deobligate funds from the HIDTA U.S. Treasury Asset Forfeiture Funds (1252) in the amount of $13,002.76.
15.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
Requesting approval for loan extension of the Hidalgo County HOME loan between Edcouch Housing Development, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership ("Borrower") and Hidalgo County Texas, acting through its Urban County Program, a Texas governmental entity ("Lender").
B.
The Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Total Commitment, LLC, in the amount of $369,647.00, for street improvements in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 utilizing Urban County Program Year 20 (2007), Year 21 (2008) & Year 22 (2009) Street Improvement funds.
C.
Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Peñitas is requesting authority to purchase library equipment for the new library through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with Buy Board (Texas Association of School Boards) approved vendor Key Enterprises (contract #262-07) in the amount of $42,360.06 (quote attached hereto) to include fees and accessories. City of Penitas UCP Year 22 (2009) Public Facilities Income funds will be utilized.
D.
1. Requesting approval to reallocate surplus funds in the amount of $10,000 from the FY 03 CHDO Contract between Community Hope Projects, Inc. and the Urban County Program into the FY 03 HOME Owner Occupied Rehabilitation fund balance.
2. Requesting approval to reallocate surplus funds in the amount of $12,862.72 from the FY 04 CHDO Contract between Housing Plus, Inc. and the Urban County Program into the FY 04 Owner Occupied Rehabilitation fund balance.
E.
Approval to appoint two (2) County Commissioners' Court members and two (2) County Commissioners' Court alternates to the Hidalgo County Urban County Advisory Board.
F.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services in connection with Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 20 (2007) and 21 (2008) for the Precinct No. 2 - Street Improvements Project (El Charro No. 2 S/D – Inca St).
2. Presentation of the scoring grid of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by Precinct No. 2, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department for the purposes of ranking by CCC in connection with an Urban County Program Street Improvements Project (El Charro No. 2 S/D – Inca St) in Precinct No. 2.
3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ______________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program – Precinct No. 2 - Street Improvements Project (El Charro No. 2 S/D – Inca St).
2. Presentation of the scoring grid of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by Precinct No. 2, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department for the purposes of ranking by CCC in connection with an Urban County Program Street Improvements Project (El Charro No. 2 S/D – Inca St) in Precinct No. 2.
3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ______________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program – Precinct No. 2 - Street Improvements Project (El Charro No. 2 S/D – Inca St).
G.
Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Edcouch is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a Construction Contract with M F Site Construction (lowest bidder meeting all specifications and/or requirements) for the Street Improvements Project located in the City of Edcouch in the amount of $132,397.12 utilizing Year 21 (2008) street improvement funds. The project consists of street overlays & 6 new concrete valley gutters.
H.
Approval of a Proclamation declaring April 2010 "Fair Housing Month".
I.
Presentation and approval of a Proclamation declaring April 4th - April 10th, 2010, as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Week.
J.
Urban County Program on behalf of Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 is requesting authority to purchase Public Services (General) Equipment for the public library through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with TPSS-DIR, approved vendor INSIGHT Public Sector SLED (contract #DIR-SDD-223) in the amount of $12,380.00 (quote attached hereto) to include fees and discounts as requested by the City of Weslaco for the Public Library. Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 UCP Year 22 (2009) Public Services (General) funds will be utilized.
K.
Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Mercedes is requesting authority to purchase Public Services (General) Equipment for the public library through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with Buy Board, approved vendor Gaylord Bros., Inc. (contract #328-09) in the amount of $1,214.38 (quote attached hereto) to include fees and discounts as requested by the City of Mercedes for the Public Library. City of Mercedes UCP Year 22 (2009) Public Services (General) funds will be utilized.
L.
Urban County Program on behalf of Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 is requesting authority to purchase Public Services (General) Equipment for the public library through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with TPSS-DIR, approved vendor CDWG (contract #DIR-SDD-673) in the amount of $498.26 (quote attached hereto) to include fees and discounts as requested by the City of Weslaco for the Public Library. Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 UCP Year 22 (2009) Public Services (General) funds will be utilized.
16.
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
A.
1. Approval of 2010 certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for 2010 Chapter 19 Funds.
2. Approval of 2010 appropriation of funds for Chapter 19 Funds (1283) in the amount of $109,497.85.
2. Approval of 2010 appropriation of funds for Chapter 19 Funds (1283) in the amount of $109,497.85.
B.
Presentation of contractual revenues.
C.
Approval of Contract for Lease Election Services between Hidalgo County and City of Palmview for their election to be held on May 8, 2010.
17.
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
A.
On-Site Monitoring Review Notice
B.
Presentation of Recruitment Report for Program Year 2010-2011
C.
Report of Texas Department of Agricultural Meals and Snacks Served Each Month
D.
Discussion/Approval of Family Income Guidelines and Priority Guidelines for Selection and Enrollment for Program Year 2010-2011
E.
Presentation for Discussion and Approval of Certificate for Payment #2 to Rigney Construction & Development, LLC, for the Construction of Three (3) New (2) Classroom Portable Buildings, Under Purchase Order No. 78991
F.
Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Instructional Supplies through the Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with Texas Association School Board (TASB) Buyboard's Awarded Vendors for the Term of the TASB Contract Ending on October 31, 2010
| 1. National Educational Systems, Inc. | 5. Lakeshore |
| 2. Kaplan Early Learning Company | 6. School Speciality |
| 3. Gulf Coast Paper Company | 7. The Write Shop |
| 4. Oriental Trading Company | 8. Staples, Inc. |
| 9. Hatch |
G.
Discussion/Approval to Advertise and Approval of Draft Specifications for the Following Services:
1. Air Conditioning Maintenance & Repairs
2. Plumbing Repairs
3. Lawn Care
1. Air Conditioning Maintenance & Repairs
2. Plumbing Repairs
3. Lawn Care
H.
Discussion/Approval to Advertise and Approval of Statement of Qualifications, Requirements and Scope of Services for the Following Services:
1. Medical and Dental Providers
2. Mental Health Providers
3. Special Services Providers
1. Medical and Dental Providers
2. Mental Health Providers
3. Special Services Providers
I.
Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Office Supplies through the Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with the Texas Association School Board (TASB) Buyboard's Multiple Vendors for the Term of the TASB Contract Expiring on October 31, 2012
1. Staples, Inc.
2. Gulf Coast Paper Company
3. The Write Shop
1. Staples, Inc.
2. Gulf Coast Paper Company
3. The Write Shop
J.
Discussion/Approval to Declare Obsolete the Attached List of Items and Transfer Items to the County's Surplus Department for Proper Disposition
K.
Discussion/Approval of Hidalgo County Head Start Program Self Assessment Report
L.
Week of the Young Child
M.
Report on Buildings' Construction Schedule
N.
Recognition of Blue Ribbon Centers
18.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Cuellar:
A.
1. Human Resources (1100):
a. Approval to create one (1) regular full-time Chief Operations Manager position, slot no. 0012, budgeted salary $84,357.00.
b. Approval to transfer (lateral transfer) employee no. 121665 (from Pct.1 R&B) to slot no. 0012.
c. Approval of interfund transfer.
d. Approval of revised salary schedule.
2. Pct. #1 R&B (1201):
a. Approval to delete one (1) regular full-time Chief Operations Manager position, slot no. 0089, budgeted salary $84,357.00.
b. Approval of revised salary schedule.
a. Approval to create one (1) regular full-time Chief Operations Manager position, slot no. 0012, budgeted salary $84,357.00.
b. Approval to transfer (lateral transfer) employee no. 121665 (from Pct.1 R&B) to slot no. 0012.
c. Approval of interfund transfer.
d. Approval of revised salary schedule.
2. Pct. #1 R&B (1201):
a. Approval to delete one (1) regular full-time Chief Operations Manager position, slot no. 0089, budgeted salary $84,357.00.
b. Approval of revised salary schedule.
19.
Budget & Management - Raul Silguero Jr.:
A.
Consideration and approval of second amendment to the reimbursement resolution, originally approved by Commissioners' Court on September 8, 2009 (AI - 17349 22.B).
B.
Historical Commission:
Approval to authorize the Historical Commission members to utilize funding from their budget to attend the Annual Texas Historical Commission Preservation Convention.
Approval to authorize the Historical Commission members to utilize funding from their budget to attend the Annual Texas Historical Commission Preservation Convention.
C.
Co. Wide Adm. (1100):
1. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation to Co. Wide Adm.- Aid to Govt Agency in the amount of $125,000.00 to fund the Substance Abuse Facility project expenditures.
2. Approval of 2010 intradepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Aid to Nongovt Agency to Co. Wide Adm.-Aid to Govt Agency in the amount of $125,000.00 to fund the Substance Abuse Facility project expenditures.
1. Approval of 2010 interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation to Co. Wide Adm.- Aid to Govt Agency in the amount of $125,000.00 to fund the Substance Abuse Facility project expenditures.
2. Approval of 2010 intradepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Aid to Nongovt Agency to Co. Wide Adm.-Aid to Govt Agency in the amount of $125,000.00 to fund the Substance Abuse Facility project expenditures.
D.
Salary Schedule Changes:
1.
Sheriff's Dept. (1100)
a. Approval to create one (1) regular full-time Administrative Assistant II position, slot no. 0347, grade level 6, and transfer-in employee no. 063614, effective next full pay period 04/12/10.
b. Approval to delete one (1) regular full-time Crime Analyst position, slot no. 0271, budgeted salary $30,140.00.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule.
a. Approval to create one (1) regular full-time Administrative Assistant II position, slot no. 0347, grade level 6, and transfer-in employee no. 063614, effective next full pay period 04/12/10.
b. Approval to delete one (1) regular full-time Crime Analyst position, slot no. 0271, budgeted salary $30,140.00.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule.
20.
Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar:
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A.
Hidalgo County
1.
Current inter-local(s) and/or contract(s) for the "Housing of Inmates"
2.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with New Adult Detention Center:
a) Detention Facility Law Enforcement Center Design- Build Contract with including action regarding Landmark Application for payment, final punch list and release of retainage
b) Construction of additional pod(s)
c) Selection and engagement of an architect for the construction of additional pods
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with New Adult Detention Center:
a) Detention Facility Law Enforcement Center Design- Build Contract with including action regarding Landmark Application for payment, final punch list and release of retainage
b) Construction of additional pod(s)
c) Selection and engagement of an architect for the construction of additional pods
3.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following:
a) Renovations of administration building
b) Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
c) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
a) Renovations of administration building
b) Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
c) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
4.
Acceptance and approval of payment of Invoice No. 0903433 from ThyssenKrupp Elevator (which represents the 50% downpayment as required in contract) in the amount of $188,428.00 for the, "Modernization of Elevators at the Old Administration Building" through PO No. 631030 including release of check issued by County Treasurer and part of the check register for this CC meeting.
5.
Presentation for consideration, acceptance and approval of the "Expansion of Professional Services Pool" (as listed on the RFQ Acceptance Sheet attached hereto) of pre-qualified firms submitting Statements of Qualifications for ranking on an "As Needed Basis" per project by all County Departments and/or applicable Programs requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the County's Request for Qualifications packet for the following listed Professional Services:
a. "Expansion of Engineering Services" - (RFQ No. 2010-011A-03-03-MSS) -net gain 3 firms new total 44 Firms
b. "Expansion of Architectural Services" - (RFQ No. 2010-015A-03-03-MEG) net gain 4 firms new new total 17 Firms
c. "Expansion of Construction Material Testing Services" (RFQ No. 2010-014A-03-03-YZV)No Response - Total 6 Firms
d. "Expansion of Real Estate Appraisers"-(RFQ No. 2010-12C-03-03-OTM) net gain 1 firm new total 6 Firms
e. "Expansion of Surveyors"-(RFQ No. 2010-12B-03-03-OTM) No Response - Total 19 Firms
a. "Expansion of Engineering Services" - (RFQ No. 2010-011A-03-03-MSS) -net gain 3 firms new total 44 Firms
b. "Expansion of Architectural Services" - (RFQ No. 2010-015A-03-03-MEG) net gain 4 firms new new total 17 Firms
c. "Expansion of Construction Material Testing Services" (RFQ No. 2010-014A-03-03-YZV)No Response - Total 6 Firms
d. "Expansion of Real Estate Appraisers"-(RFQ No. 2010-12C-03-03-OTM) net gain 1 firm new total 6 Firms
e. "Expansion of Surveyors"-(RFQ No. 2010-12B-03-03-OTM) No Response - Total 19 Firms
6.
Pursuant to fuel policy, requesting approval to reimburse Omar Salinas for the purchase of fuel for the County issued Purchasing Department vehicle in the amount of $20.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment/check after Auditors processing procedures are completed.
7.
Requesting acceptance and approval to remove item A and item B from the 93rd District Court's Inventory List. After analytical review of the invoice by the Fixed Asset Division and with the great effort from the Purchase Order Administrators, Hidalgo County has received a refund in the amount of $7,500.44.
|
Item |
Hidalgo Co.
Asset No. |
Description
|
|
A.
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48995
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Audio/Visual Equipment Mount Kit |
|
B.
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48896
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Audio/Visual Equipment Mount Kit |
B.
Pct. 2
1.
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No.7 with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc.-Contract #C-09-485-01-12 to provide Construction Materials Testing Service for the South Tower Estates project.
C.
Pct. 3
1.
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service/Surveying Services;
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of engineers in connection with professional Surveying Services required for the sale or exchange of Precinct #3's former/old Administrative Offices and Shop Complex;
1st.___________________; 2nd.___________________; 3rd. ___________________;
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services contract with the No.1 ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of Surveying Services required for the sale or exchange of Precinct No. 3's sale or exchange of the former/old Administrative Offices and Shop Complex Project.
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of engineers in connection with professional Surveying Services required for the sale or exchange of Precinct #3's former/old Administrative Offices and Shop Complex;
1st.___________________; 2nd.___________________; 3rd. ___________________;
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services contract with the No.1 ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of Surveying Services required for the sale or exchange of Precinct No. 3's sale or exchange of the former/old Administrative Offices and Shop Complex Project.
D.
Pct. 4
1.
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service/Appraisal Services;
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of engineers in connection with professional Appraisal Services required for: North "I" Road-Phase II Project in Pct. #4;
1st.___________________;2nd.____________________;3rd. ____________________;
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional Appraisal Services Contract with the No.1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for the provision of Appraisal Services for the North "I" Road-Phase II Project in Pct. #4;
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of engineers in connection with professional Appraisal Services required for: North "I" Road-Phase II Project in Pct. #4;
1st.___________________;2nd.____________________;3rd. ____________________;
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional Appraisal Services Contract with the No.1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for the provision of Appraisal Services for the North "I" Road-Phase II Project in Pct. #4;
2.
a. Requesting approval of a professional services agreement with QUINTANILLA, HEADLEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. for the purposes of professional engineering services for: "PAVED and UN-PAVED ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS" (on an as needed basis) within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
b. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 ($ 66,112.25) (Amigo Park Subdivision) from J. E. Saenz & Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services to the "Paved and Un-Paved Road Construction Projects" (on an as needed basis) located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, in connection with Contract No. C-10-072-03-23;
c. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #2 ($ 20,000.00) (Murillo II Subdivision) from J. E. Saenz & Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in connection to the "Paved and Un-Paved Road Construction Projects" (on an as needed basis) located within Hidalgo County Pct. No. 4, in connection with Contract No. C-10-072-03-23;
d. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #3 ($ 3,500.00) (Chapa Road) from J. E. Saenz & Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in connection to the "Paved and Un-Paved Road Construction Projects" (on an as needed basis) located within Hidalgo County Pct. No. 4, in connection with Contract No. C-10-072-03-23.
b. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 ($ 66,112.25) (Amigo Park Subdivision) from J. E. Saenz & Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services to the "Paved and Un-Paved Road Construction Projects" (on an as needed basis) located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, in connection with Contract No. C-10-072-03-23;
c. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #2 ($ 20,000.00) (Murillo II Subdivision) from J. E. Saenz & Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in connection to the "Paved and Un-Paved Road Construction Projects" (on an as needed basis) located within Hidalgo County Pct. No. 4, in connection with Contract No. C-10-072-03-23;
d. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #3 ($ 3,500.00) (Chapa Road) from J. E. Saenz & Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services in connection to the "Paved and Un-Paved Road Construction Projects" (on an as needed basis) located within Hidalgo County Pct. No. 4, in connection with Contract No. C-10-072-03-23.
E.
Sheriff's Office
1.
Presentation of bids received for the purposes of award and approval of contract to the lowest bidder meeting all specifications and/or requirements as attached hereto for: "Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - DNA Testing Lab Services" - RFB-2010-069-03-30-MEG
F.
County Clerk
1.
Requesting authority to advertise a request for proposals with approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice & draft contract documents) as attached hereto for " Restoration and Preservation of Hidalgo County Clerk's Historical Record Books"-RFP No. 2010-089-04-21-otm
G.
Co. Wide
1.
HIDALGO COUNTY RE: REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS-
Requesting authority to obtain and approval of (when applicable), including, but not limited to, the following items necessary in anticipation of real property/estate acquisition(s): fair market value appraisals, inspections, surveys, all phases-environmental assessments, title reports or title policies services, commercial contracts (improved property) or option contracts with authority for County Auditor to issue required earnest money payment(s) or option payment(s) and County Judge or Presiding Officer to execute necessary/required document(s)
Requesting authority to obtain and approval of (when applicable), including, but not limited to, the following items necessary in anticipation of real property/estate acquisition(s): fair market value appraisals, inspections, surveys, all phases-environmental assessments, title reports or title policies services, commercial contracts (improved property) or option contracts with authority for County Auditor to issue required earnest money payment(s) or option payment(s) and County Judge or Presiding Officer to execute necessary/required document(s)
2.
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service/Engineering Services;
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of engineers in connection with professional engineering services required for Hidalgo County's Raymondville Drain Project ;
1st.__________________;2nd.__________________;3rd.___________________
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services contract with the No.1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of engineering services for Hidalgo County's Raymondville Drain Projects
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of engineers in connection with professional engineering services required for Hidalgo County's Raymondville Drain Project ;
1st.__________________;2nd.__________________;3rd.___________________
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services contract with the No.1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of engineering services for Hidalgo County's Raymondville Drain Projects
21.
Adjourn