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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS April 7, 2020 9:45 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Drainage District #1 Board of Directors will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. The Board of Directors may, at any time during this meeting, retire to a closed meeting pursuant to ยง551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice from its attorney on any subject slated for discussion or action on the agenda. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, Governor Abbott has suspended various provisions that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location. As a result, all or some government officials may participate via videoconference. Additionally, members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: hidalgocounty.us
To participate in public comment, please call: (956) 292-7630 and you will be given further instruction and be provided with a toll free number at that time.
1.
Roll Call
2.
Prayer
3.
Open Forum
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
General Operations:
A.
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1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to approve the Order Continuing Local State of Disaster and Emergency Board of Directors' Orders for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 due to public health emergency of the Covid-19 Virus
2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to sign the required documentation.
2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to sign the required documentation.
B.
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Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting "Statements of Qualifications" for the establishment of a "Pool" for engagement through statutory and local protocol (including but not limited to nomination, evaluation/grading/scoring, presentation to the Board for ranking, and authority for negotiations for final agreements, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project requiring said services as set forth in the Request for Qualifications packet No. HCDD1-20-023-04-01 for: "Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services -Pool", for a period of One (1) year effective April 16, 2020.
C.
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1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
2. Presentation of scoring grid of firms graded through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Services On-Call (on an as needed basis) required for Hidalgo County Drainage District Projects.
3.) Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement with the number one (1) ranked firm of:__________________________ for the provisions of Professional Construction Materials (CMT) Services On-Call (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District Projects.
2. Presentation of scoring grid of firms graded through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Services On-Call (on an as needed basis) required for Hidalgo County Drainage District Projects.
| (C-HCDD1-20-025-__-__) | ||
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. | 97.00 | |
| S & B Infrastructure, LTD | 93.33 | |
| Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC | 87.00 |
3.) Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement with the number one (1) ranked firm of:__________________________ for the provisions of Professional Construction Materials (CMT) Services On-Call (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District Projects.
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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Discussion and Approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 of Resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Project in Hidalgo County, Texas and authorizing the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title described in the Resolution and exhibits thereto by condemnation(eminent domain)or otherwise. Single vote shall apply to all units of property described in said Resolution.
7.
General Fund:
A.
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Requesting ratification of approved
Notice to Suspend Work Order, issued to
Mor-Wil, LLC, awarded contractor related to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-001-02-11,
"Hidalgo Drain & Dicker Road Box Culvert Crossing" to allow time to synchronize project with a TX-DOT project in the area for a simultaneous performance. Suspend Order Effective Date: 03-27-20.
B.
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Recommending bid award and approval to issue a Purchase Order to the lowest and most responsible bidder meeting all requirements/specifications,
Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, LLC, for the advertised RFB No. HCDD1-20-012-03-18,
"PURCHASE OF ONE (1) CAST IRON SLUICE GATE (96''x 96'') for Proposed Mission Inlet Drainage Improvements Project, (Section C & F-Balboa Estates Area Drainage Improvements''(subject to compliance with HB1295).
C.
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1. Presentation of the statements of qualifications received for RFQ No. HCDD1-20-022-04-01
"Litigation (Legal) Services related to ongoing Litigation matter and pursuit of claims against one or more parties as needed", for the purpose of the following:
a. Evaluation and ranking by the Board of Directors or HCDD1 staff member(s) as delegated by the Board of Directors:
b. Pursuant to the Boards approval, authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate with the No. 1 ranked firm, ______________________________________, for a fair and reasonable fee for the purpose of entering a contract for
"Litigation (Legal) Services related to ongoing Litigation matter and pursuit of claims against one or more parties as needed" with selected well qualified law firm on the basis of demonstrated competence, qualifications and experience in requested legal services.
a. Evaluation and ranking by the Board of Directors or HCDD1 staff member(s) as delegated by the Board of Directors:
| FIRM NAME | EVALUATION/RANKING |
| 1). CHAMBERLAIN, HRDLICKA, WHITE, WILLIAMS & AUGHTRY, P.C. | |
| 2). BUTCH BOYD LAW FIRM, P.C. |
b. Pursuant to the Boards approval, authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate with the No. 1 ranked firm, ______________________________
8.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
C.
Consultation with Attorney Regarding:
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
9.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
10.
Adjourn