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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING November 26, 2013 9:30 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners' Court will be held at Edinburg Council Chambers, 415 W. University Drive, 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.
County Judge's Office:
A.
1. Approval of UTPA Academic Partnerships Initiative for Hidalgo County Employees
2. Announcement of Hidalgo County Employee Night at UTPA Men's Basketball Game on February 20, 2014
2. Announcement of Hidalgo County Employee Night at UTPA Men's Basketball Game on February 20, 2014
B.
1. Report from the Rio South Texas Economic Council
2. Discussion and approval of the service agreement for Rio South Texas Economic Council pursuant to LGC Sec. 381.004
3. Approval of 2014 Membership Dues for the Rio South Texas Economic Council in the amount of $17,500.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Discussion and approval of the service agreement for Rio South Texas Economic Council pursuant to LGC Sec. 381.004
3. Approval of 2014 Membership Dues for the Rio South Texas Economic Council in the amount of $17,500.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
C.
Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign documents pertaining to vehicle title and vehicle registration as required by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
7.
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" and authority to submit letter of engagement
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement
B.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following:
1) Renovations to Former Administration Building 1st and 2nd Floors
2) Update on Courthouse Portable Building Project, other ongoing county owned building construction and renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
1) Renovations to Former Administration Building 1st and 2nd Floors
2) Update on Courthouse Portable Building Project, other ongoing county owned building construction and renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
8.
Constables:
A.
Constable Pct. 1 - LBSP FY2014 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 2014 Grant with the Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (THSSAA), Texas Department of Public Safety.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 2014 Grant with the Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (THSSAA), Texas Department of Public Safety.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
B.
Constable Pct. 2:
Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Andres Guzman Jr. as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable, Martin Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Andres Guzman Jr. as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable, Martin Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
C.
Constable Pct. 2 - LBSP FY2014 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY14 grant with Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (THSSAA), Texas Department of Public Safety.
2.Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY14 grant with Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (THSSAA), Texas Department of Public Safety.
2.Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
9.
Human Resources - Esther Cortez:
A.
Sheriff's Office (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 12/02/2013:
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 12/02/2013:
| Action | Position Title | Slot# | Budgeted Allowance Amount |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | Deputy Sheriff | 0122 | $500.00 |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | Deputy Sheriff (Step II) | 0166 | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | (Sr) Deputy Sheriff (Step III) | 0162 | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | Deputy Sheriff (Step II) | 0193 | $500.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
10.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
Requesting Commissioners Court's approval of a finding and authorization, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, Section (i), for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to purchase consumable items and imprint the Sheriff's Office logo on said items, which will serve a public purpose, through our educational/instructional and training programs. Items are introduced through these programs, while promoting our educational message, helping to interact with participants, thereby instilling, strengthening, and reinforcing our partnership and commitment to the citizens of Hidalgo County.
B.
Sheriff's Office - LBSP FY2014 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY14 grant with Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (THSSAA), Texas Department of Public Safety.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY14 grant with Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (THSSAA), Texas Department of Public Safety.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
C.
1. Authorization to accept the Grant Adjustment Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2012 (3rd phase) and authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign (and initial) required documents.
2. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2012 Operation Stonegarden Grant (3rd phase).
4. Approval to appropriate the budget for Sheriff's Office portion of the FY 2012 Operation Stonegarden Grant (3rd Phase) in the amount of $141,640.81.
5. Approval to appropriate the budgets for the (12) twelve cities' portion of the FY 2012 Operation Stonegarden Grant (3rd phase) in the amount of $156,680.79.
2. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2012 Operation Stonegarden Grant (3rd phase).
4. Approval to appropriate the budget for Sheriff's Office portion of the FY 2012 Operation Stonegarden Grant (3rd Phase) in the amount of $141,640.81.
5. Approval to appropriate the budgets for the (12) twelve cities' portion of the FY 2012 Operation Stonegarden Grant (3rd phase) in the amount of $156,680.79.
| City of | 3rd Phase | |
| 1 | Alamo | 8,090.58 |
| 2 | Donna | 10,616.32 |
| 3 | Edinburg | 39,576.71 |
| 4 | Hidalgo | 11,488.46 |
| 5 | La Joya | 5,114.33 |
| 6 | Mercedes | 6,520.81 |
| 7 | Mission | 10,659.09 |
| 8 | Palmview | 9,835.48 |
| 9 | Penitas | 7,072.41 |
| 10 | Pharr | 27,060.00 |
| 11 | San Juan | 9,415.85 |
| 12 | Weslaco | 11,230.75 |
| Total | 156,680.79 |
11.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:
A.
Discussion, consideration and approval to execute an interlocal agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Pharr for Scofflaw vehicle registration denial services.
12.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
A.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
a. Public Hearing to consider public comments concerning the amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for fiscal year 2014 and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
b. Consideration and Possible Approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
c. Consideration and Possible Approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payments required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.
d. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment & set assessment date
b. Consideration and Possible Approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
c. Consideration and Possible Approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payments required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.
d. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment & set assessment date
2.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
B.
Indigent Health Care Program:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
13.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez
A.
Requesting approval of the following claim/invoice with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after
review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
| Invoice Date | Invoice | Vendor | Amount |
| 09/03/13 | 803358989 | AT & T Long Distance | $250.60 |
| 10/03/13 | 803358989 | AT & T Long Distance | $313.75 |
B.
Comm. Pct. 4:
Authorization and approval to change the name on wireless devices to Office Use through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Authorization and approval to change the name on wireless devices to Office Use through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Description: | Employee Name / Employee ID: | Transfer Name To: | MDN: |
| Cell Phone Name Change | Juan R. Garcia / 176265 | Office Use | 956-648-8733 |
| Cell Phone Name Change | Jaime Guerra / 128295 | Office Use | 956-279-5789 |
14.
HIDTA - Task Force - Dora Munoz:
A.
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Memorandum of Understanding between the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force and Texas Alcohol & Beverage Commission.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $10,000.00
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $10,000.00
15.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) professional engineering firms from the county's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of La Villa, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 16, 18, 23, 24 & 25 (2003, 2005, 2010, 2011 & 2012) City of La Villa – Water/Sewer Improvements funds.
3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the highest ranked firm
for a Urban County Program Years 16, 18, 23, 24 & 25 (2003, 2005, 2010, 2011 & 2012) City of La Villa - Water/Sewer Improvements project.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) professional engineering firms from the county's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of La Villa, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 16, 18, 23, 24 & 25 (2003, 2005, 2010, 2011 & 2012) City of La Villa – Water/Sewer Improvements funds.
| Professional Service Firm | Grade | Ranked |
| Dannenbaum Engineering | 98% | |
| Melden & Hunt, Inc. | 88% | |
| Guzman & Muñoz Engineering | 88% |
for a Urban County Program Years 16, 18, 23, 24 & 25 (2003, 2005, 2010, 2011 & 2012) City of La Villa - Water/Sewer Improvements project.
B.
The Urban County Program on behalf of the city of Palmview, is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Texas Cordia Construction , LLC for a 2011 Street Improvements project in the amount of $344,169.00, utilizing funds from the UCP Year 23, 24 & 25 (2010, 2011 & 2012 Street Improvements line item).
C.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) professional engineering firms from the county's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Weslaco, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 26 (2013) City of Weslaco – Water/Sewer Improvements funds.
3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the highest ranked firm
for a Urban County Program Year 26 (2013) City of Weslaco - Water/Sewer Improvements project.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner's Court of at least three (3) professional engineering firms from the county's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Weslaco, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 26 (2013) City of Weslaco – Water/Sewer Improvements funds.
| Professional Service Firm | Grade | Ranked |
| DOS Logistics, Inc | 94% | |
| LeFEVRE Engineering | 93.33% | |
| TEDSI Infrastructure | 92.33% |
for a Urban County Program Year 26 (2013) City of Weslaco - Water/Sewer Improvements project.
16.
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
A.
2014 Office of Head Start Monitoring Protocol Review Questions
B.
Discussion/Approval of One (1) Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One (1) Year Term According to 45CFR Chapter XIII, 1304.50(b)(1)-(b)(7) - (Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios"
C.
Discussion/Revision/Approval of the 2013-2014 Training and Technical Assistance Plan and Calendar - Policy Council and Grantee Board
D.
Discussion/Approval to Declare Obsolete the Attached List of Items and Transfer Items to the County's Surplus Department for Proper Disposition
17.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
A.
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Vista Ridge Acres Phase IV – Pct. 1 (Landco.)
a. Vista Ridge Acres Phase IV – Pct. 1 (Landco.)
18.
Precinct #2 - Comm. H. Palacios:
A.
1. Approval of interlocal agreement between the City of Pharr and the County of Hidalgo, Tx to install check valves inside a storm sewer pipe in the City in which storm sewer pipe empties into the South Floodwater Channel for the South Fork Drain Project.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement project to assist the City of Pharr in the installation of check valves inside a storm sewer pipe in the city for the South Fork Drain Project.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement project to assist the City of Pharr in the installation of check valves inside a storm sewer pipe in the city for the South Fork Drain Project.
19.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
Discussion, consideration, and authorization to maintain TCDRS plan provisions for Plan Year 2014.
B.
TxDOT:
1. Discussion and action of Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for FM 1925 from Kenyon Road to FM 907 - CSJ: 1803-02-028
2. Discussion and action of Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for FM 1925 from 10th Street to McColl Road - CSJ: 1803-01-092
3. Discussion and action of Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for North Alamo Road from FM 1925 to 0.5 mile North - CSJ: 0921-02-311
4. Discussion and action of Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for 11st Street - 0.70 miles East of FM493 at Drainage Ditch - CSJ: 0921-02-304
5. Discussion and action of Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for Chapin Road-0.25 miles East of FM 2061 at Drainage Ditch - CSJ: 0921-02-305
C.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
JAG Grant (1282):
Approval of appropriation of the FY 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds in the total amount of $56,980.00.
Approval of appropriation of the FY 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds in the total amount of $56,980.00.
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.
Requesting approval of Change Directive No. 1 in connection with the "Repairs and Renovations-1st and 2nd Floors to the Former Administration Building" from contracted vendor, D. Wilson Construction Company, and as recommended by project architect, Alcocer Garcia Associates with authority for County Judge or Court member to execute document.
2.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and applicable action for the engagement of professional consulting services provider in connection with securing funding from: Settlement BP Deepwater Horizon Restoration Project including, but not limited to, the following options:
A. Exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter, 262.024(a)(4) a professional service to negotiate an agreement;
B. Procure a professional consulting services contract by formally publishing/advertising a solicitation for a Request for Proposals (with qualifications) for same.
A. Exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter, 262.024(a)(4) a professional service to negotiate an agreement;
B. Procure a professional consulting services contract by formally publishing/advertising a solicitation for a Request for Proposals (with qualifications) for same.
3.
Presentation for the purpose of bid and contract to the responsible vendor submitting lowest and best bid received as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein (meeting all specifications and/or requirements) for: Bid titled: Hidalgo County-"Punched & Drawn Biaxial Geogrid Reinforcement Material"-project No.: 2013-254-10-09-SGS.
4.
430th Judicial District Court:
Requesting approval of the following claims/invoices with ASG SECURITY for monitoring services provided to the 430th Judicial District Court with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of the following claims/invoices with ASG SECURITY for monitoring services provided to the 430th Judicial District Court with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
| Invoice Date | Invoice # | Vendor | Amount | Account # |
| 09/01/2013 | 22846885 | ASG Security | $28.99 | 3-1100-412-00-010-001-0-413 |
| 10/01/2013 | 23009818 | ASG Security | $28.99 | 3-1100-412-00-010-001-0-413 |
5.
Acceptance and approval of agreements (as listed/detailed below) for monitoring services with ASG Security for the duration of term for each of the agreements including the continuation of services through the life term of the equipment in place by user department with the authority to execute and signing of agreements by County Judge or Court Member:
a. Precinct No. 1-Two (2) locations at the Precinct One Offices @ $30.49/Monthly each site
Precinct No. 1-28312 FM 88-Edcouch Site @$30.64/Monthly
Precinct No. 1-Delta Lake Park @27.44/Monthly
Assigned requisitions for Precinct One are: 246857-246878-246843;
b. Precinct No. 4-1051 N. Doolittle Rd. @$26.39/Monthly thru Req. #245300;
c. Tax Assessor & Collector-300 W. Hall Acres, Ste. C-Pharr @$22.99/Monthly thru PO#699696
Tax Assessor & Collector-722 Breyfoggle-Mission @$18.99/Monthly thru PO#689655
Tax Assessor & Collector-1902 Joe Stephens-Weslaco @$18.99/Monthly thru PO #691514;
d. 430th District Court -1115 S. 9th St.-Edinburg @ $28.99/Monthly thru Req. #246892
a. Precinct No. 1-Two (2) locations at the Precinct One Offices @ $30.49/Monthly each site
Precinct No. 1-28312 FM 88-Edcouch Site @$30.64/Monthly
Precinct No. 1-Delta Lake Park @27.44/Monthly
Assigned requisitions for Precinct One are: 246857-246878-246843;
b. Precinct No. 4-1051 N. Doolittle Rd. @$26.39/Monthly thru Req. #245300;
c. Tax Assessor & Collector-300 W. Hall Acres, Ste. C-Pharr @$22.99/Monthly thru PO#699696
Tax Assessor & Collector-722 Breyfoggle-Mission @$18.99/Monthly thru PO#689655
Tax Assessor & Collector-1902 Joe Stephens-Weslaco @$18.99/Monthly thru PO #691514;
d. 430th District Court -1115 S. 9th St.-Edinburg @ $28.99/Monthly thru Req. #246892
6.
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization #4 (with an estimated cost of $4,900.00) as submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation for Gearhart Drive Road & Drainage Improvement Project, through Contract#12-314-01-29.
B.
Pct. 1
1.
Acceptance and approval to purchase the following listed heavy equipment through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) and BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing as follow:
a) Two (2) New 2013 DOOSAN DL-250 Loader (Integrated Tool Carrier) with standard equipment for total not to exceed in the amount of $318,544.00 with H&V Equipment thru BuyBoard Contract #424-13 thru assigned requisition #247512;
b) Two (2) New 2013 JD770G Motorgraders for total not to exceed in the amount of $532,752.43 with Doggett Heavy Machinery thru BuyBoard Contract #424-13 thru assigned requisition 247508;
a) Two (2) New 2013 DOOSAN DL-250 Loader (Integrated Tool Carrier) with standard equipment for total not to exceed in the amount of $318,544.00 with H&V Equipment thru BuyBoard Contract #424-13 thru assigned requisition #247512;
b) Two (2) New 2013 JD770G Motorgraders for total not to exceed in the amount of $532,752.43 with Doggett Heavy Machinery thru BuyBoard Contract #424-13 thru assigned requisition 247508;
c) Two (2) New 2014 Cat Model CT660 Dump Trucks with standard equipment in addition to the additional specifications for total not to exceed in the amount of $238,164.44 thru the National Joint Powers Alliance Contract #060311-CAT thru assigned requisition #247523.
C.
Pct. 2
1.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional engineering services -Geotechnical and Construction Materials testing.
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional engineering services -geotechnical and construction materials testing services for (as needed basis) for various precinct projects in Precinct No. 2.
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional engineering services -geotechnical and construction materials testing services for (as needed basis) for various precinct projects in Precinct No. 2.
| Evaluation | Raba- Kistner | Terracon | PSI |
| Evaluator 1 | 98 | 95 | 93 |
| Ranking |
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services geotechnical and construction materials testing services contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________________ for: (as needed basis) for various precinct projects in Precinct No. 2.
2.
Requesting approval to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on September 24, 2013 on AI#40850 including the cancellation of Work Authorization No. 4 as requested by Godinez Communications (C-11-117-08-02) and agreed by Precinct No. 2 due to the vendor's workload schedule and the inability of delivering the task services by scheduled time frame as detailed in the work autorization.
3.
A. Pursuant to review by (legal counsel DA's Office) of Hidalgo County Procurement Packet Legal Notice, paragraph #2, requesting action to waive formality (missing signature on bid form) including the authorization to permit the signing of same by vendor, Holchemont, LTD in connection with Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 Project titled- Equipment and Maintenance Facility (2013-096A-11-13-MSS);
B. Presentation by project architect, ERO Architects, recommending Commissioners' Court award the Base Bid with Alternates 1, 2, and 3 (attached herein) to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid, Holchemont, LTD in the total amount of $1,585,000.00 (which includes Alternates 1, 2, & #3) for the construction project of a New 2 "Equipment and Maintenance Facility" located in Precinct #2 under Bid No. 2013-096A-11-13-MSS.
B. Presentation by project architect, ERO Architects, recommending Commissioners' Court award the Base Bid with Alternates 1, 2, and 3 (attached herein) to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid, Holchemont, LTD in the total amount of $1,585,000.00 (which includes Alternates 1, 2, & #3) for the construction project of a New 2 "Equipment and Maintenance Facility" located in Precinct #2 under Bid No. 2013-096A-11-13-MSS.
D.
Auditor's Office
1.
Request by Hidalgo County Auditor for acceptance and approval of specific additional services agreement for a proposed amount of $3,750.00 as submitted by "Arbitrage Compliance Specialists" under current contract #E-13-139-05-15 for completion of "Arbitrage Compliance Computations" for years 2004 and 2007 tax notes as required by the United States Treasury, Internal Revenue Services ("IRS") for the tax-exempt debt as detailed under Exhibit "A".
E.
Tax Office:
1.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a) (7) (A);
B. Acceptance and approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" with RT Lawrence Corporation (RTL) for the mail deposit processing system and the "Software License Agreement and Total System Support Service" with said sole source designation remaining in effect as long as the Tax Office posses and utilizes the hardware and software commencing upon Commissioners Court action;
C. Requesting authority the purchase of a new Mail Deposit Processing System including Software License Agreement and Total System Support Services to assist in the processing of Tax Statements within the Hidalgo County Tax Office;
B. Acceptance and approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" with RT Lawrence Corporation (RTL) for the mail deposit processing system and the "Software License Agreement and Total System Support Service" with said sole source designation remaining in effect as long as the Tax Office posses and utilizes the hardware and software commencing upon Commissioners Court action;
C. Requesting authority the purchase of a new Mail Deposit Processing System including Software License Agreement and Total System Support Services to assist in the processing of Tax Statements within the Hidalgo County Tax Office;
21.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
C-6392-13-I; San Juanita Saldana, et al v. Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Elections Administrator
D.
Civil Action No. 7:13-CV-00496; Adriana Mora as Next Friend of Brian Mora Valadez, incapacitated v. Hidalgo County, Texas
E.
County v. MERS (Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems)
F.
Claim of Luis E. Escobar
22.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
C.
C-6392-13-I; San Juanita Saldana, et al v. Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Elections Administrator
D.
Civil Action No. 7:13-CV-00496; Adriana Mora as Next Friend of Brian Mora Valadez, incapacitated v. Hidalgo County, Texas
E.
County v. MERS (Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems)
F.
Claim of Luis E. Escobar
23.
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
24.
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
25.
Adjourn