2. Approval to increase Crime Prevention Officer (CPO) Level I Assignment Pay from 4 to 6 slots.

Presentation for award and contract to sole qualified vendor meeting all specifications with  Stericycle, Inc. for Bio-Hazardous Medical Waste Disposal Services & Supplies to Stericiycle, Inc. C-20-209-07-07 subject to compliance with HB 1295.

A. "Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for Architectural/Engineering Services for the Automatic Doors at Main and Secondary Entrances countywide project, in order to assist with County Public Health expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.";  
 

B. Presentation of Hidalgo County's active Pools of Architects and/or Engineers for Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court nomination of at least three (3) firms for the purpose of the selection protocol [nominate, select Evaluation Committee, present scoring grid to rank, and authorize negotiation for engagement] in connection to the above mentioned project:

Architect Firms:
                                                                                 
1.____________________________;                                               
2.____________________________;                                                
3.____________________________;                                               

Engineering Firms:

1.____________________________;                                               
2.____________________________;                                                
3.____________________________;                                               

C. Designation of an Evaluation Committee [with alternates] to score and grade the nominated firms above:

1._____________________________;
2._____________________________;
3._____________________________;
4._____________________________;
5._____________________________;

Consideration and approval to order Emergency Fuel Cards with State Fuel card Program Contractor (US BANK), to be utilized during EMERGENCY situations and rental vehicles are needed, with the State Program Contractor (EAN Holding) all fuel cards will be held at the Purchasing Dept. with details and other controls under BACKGROUND with a written release  requested  by Executive Officer.

A. "Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover the estimated cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation, for the Electronic Medical Records and the implementing of the migration and supplies, in order to assist with County Public Health expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use."

B.  Exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to Texas LGC 262.024(a)(1): an item that must be purchased in case of a public calamity if it is necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens; (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens.

C.  Restatement and/or ratification of [R/AI#75841 CC-06-30-20] authority to accept and approve the Quote, Master Agreement and Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement from vendor, Netsmart for an Electronic Medical Records System in the amount of $366,440.52 [$271,500.00/Migration Services + $94,940.52/Software] including the execution by County Judge of all documents required with project to be completed before 12-30-20.

A.  "Discussion, consideration, and approval of a necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by a line item, allotment or allocation, for the purchase of CAPR (Helmet Units) Air Purifying Systems and Accessories, in order to assist with County functions related to Medical and Public Health expenses addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use;  

B.  Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(1)(2)(7), attached herein; and

C.  Requesting approval to purchase CAPR (Helmet Units) Air Purifying Systems and Accessories through sole distributor Bio-Medical Devices International, Inc. in the total amount of $54,587.70, subject to compliance with Form1295.

A. HC/SO requests action to Rescind action [CC of 05-05-20/R-AI #75367] in connection with an ILA with the City of Progress;

B. Pursuant to Texas Local  263.152, discussion and approval to declare as "surplus" Law Enforcement  Equipment as listed on Exhibit "A" contained herein with including authority to remove said personal property from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's inventory list;

C. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.001 - 791.003 (2) (3) requesting approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement {ILA} between Hidalgo County [SO] and the City of Progreso for the mutual benefit and assistance in connection with surplus law enforcement equipment and accessories and approved as to form by legal counsel.

Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to Work Authorization No. 3 for contract [#C-18-228-10-09] with L &G Consulting Engineers for the, "Construction of the Bus Barn for Hidalgo County Sheriffs Department" to include Construction Material Testing in an amount of $5,509.18. 

Emergency Management:
A.  "Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditure to cover cost not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by a line item, allotment or allocation, for Architectural Services for the Renovation/Remodeling of Two (2) Buildings for Conversion/Expansion of an Emergency Operations and Call Centers in order to assist with County actions to facilitate compliance with public health measures addressing the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditure is reasonable and necessary for the intended use.";
 

B.  Pursuant to Article 3 of the current Services Agreement with Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects, Inc. [Pct. 4 Contract #C--19-201-08-13] approval  to request a Proposal for Services and proceed to negotiate a project specific AIA, A 201-207 Form of Agreement to develop and draft plans and specifications/scope of work for distribution to Job Order Contractors [awarded through cooperative programs] for the Renovation/Remodeling of Two [2] County-owned Buildings for Conversion/Expansion of an Emergency Operations and Call Centers for the Office Emergency Management; or, in the alternative;
 

C. Presentation of Hidalgo County's current approved "Pool" of Architects for Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court nomination of at least three (3) firms  for the purpose of the selection protocol [nominate, select Evaluation Committee, present scoring grid to rank, and authorize negotiation for engagement] in connection with, above said project:

Architect

1.____________________________;