Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of McAllen, regarding  the construction and maintenance of signal infrastructure improvements related to the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project (from 23rd St to Jackson Rd).

CARES Act Relief Funds (1287):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the ratification of necessary CARES Act Relief Fund expenditures, as listed on Exhibit A, to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment or allocation in connection with 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.

A. Authority to amend and revise with additions to the current list of vendors attached hereto [CC/AI #59380 of 4/18/17] the exemption in connection with the authority to purchase repairs only for County owned vehicles and equipment through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process with said authority through 12/31/22: and,
The following agenda items effective 01/01/20 through 12/31/22;

B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TX Local Government Code, Chapter 262.024 (a)(3) - "an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property", and (7) - "an item that can be obtained form only one source, including;" - (B) films, manuscripts, or books (D) "captive replacements parts or components for equipment;" and (11) "vehicle and equipment repairs"

C. Requesting authority to purchase repairs only for County owned vehicles and equipment from the vendors identified and detailed list attached hereto through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process with said authority to extend through December 31, 2022;

D. Requesting authority to purchase parts for County owned vehicles, equipment, heavy equipment and machinery from the vendors identified and detailed revised list attached hereto through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process with said authority to purchase through December 31,2022;

E. Requesting authority to purchase books, publications, films and manuscripts as detailed in attachments herein for those applicable Elected Offices,

F. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TX Local Gov. Code, Chapter 262, Section 024(a)(8)(d) "an item of food for Sheriffs Office, Adult Detention Facility, (aka, County Jail), Texas Agri-Life Extension Services including all other Hidalgo County Elected Offices, Departments Programs and/or Agencies as well as Specialized Local Entities (i.e. Adult & Juvenile) through all funding sources with action valid through December 31, 2022";

G. Pursuant to same statute, specifically 262.024(d), action of the following:
1. Solicitation of at least (3) written quotes

H. Set the intervals for the solicitation of quotes for:
1. Current and historic time frame is 30 days;
2. Other as approved ___________;

I. Presentation for approval of the proposed draft solicitation quote/bid form including, terms, conditions, requirements, as detailed on Hidalgo County Purchase Order document valid through December 31, 2022.

Recommendation to award contract for RFB titled: " Procurement and Installation of Digital Signage and Other Items" for New Hidalgo County Courthouse project No. 2020-506-11-18-HAG to the responsible vendor Netsync Network Solutions submitting the lowest and best bid [meeting all specifications and requirements as set forth and approved by CC and included in the procurement packet] in the amount of $261,572.57 subject to receipt of acceptable payment and performance bonds to be reviewed and approved by HC/DA/Civil Section prior to execution of contract.

Recommendation to award contract for RFB titled: " Procurement and Installation of AV/Court Technology and Other Items" for New Hidalgo County Courthouse project No. 2020-505-11-18-HAG to the responsible vendor Telepro Communications submitting the lowest and best bid [meeting all specifications and requirements as set forth and approved by CC and included in the procurement packet] in the amount of $4,453,953.00 subject to receipt of compliant and acceptable payment and performance bonds subject to review and approval by HC/DA/Civil Section prior to execution of contract.

Requesting approval of an extension to purchase the insurance coverage and/or services for Excess Workers Compensation Insurance in the amount of $259,954.00 as described in the renewal offer through Montalvo Insurance Agency. [C-19-226-12-17]

A.  Discussion and action [if applicable] of the tabulation grid provided on the responses received from interested vendors to HC for the Request for Information [RFI] titled project:  Indicative Pricing for Electric Energy  as of 01-01-23

B.  Presentation [if requested CC] by Margaret Somereve and/or Bill Starnes from TCAP for CC action on a "Resolution of Hidalgo County Texas Adopting TCAP'S Professional Services Agreement and GEXA Energy's Commercial Electric Service Agreement for Power to Provided On and After January 1, 2023" [including the Strategic Hedging Program procurement approach] with authority for County Judge to sign applicable documents reviewed and approved as to legal form by HC/DA/Civil Section;

Recommendation to award contract for RFB titled: " Procurement and Installation of Moveable Furniture and Other Items" for New Hidalgo County Courthouse project No. 2020-503-11-18-HAG to the responsible vendor(s)  Texas Wilson and Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc. submitting the lowest and best bid [meeting all specifications and requirements as set forth and approved by CC and included in the procurement packet] in the amount of $4,997,691.00 subject to receipt of acceptable payment and performance bonds subject to review and approval by HC/DA/Civil Section prior to execution of contract.

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 the structural engineering design of the ramp retrofit and dock expansion to the Emergency Management Stockpile Warehouse, 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),(2) & (4) and all attached herein;

C. Requesting approval proposal provided by B2Z Engineering for the structural engineering design of the ramp retrofit and dock expansion to the Emergency Management Stockpile Warehouse in the total amount of $_________, under the submitted Requisition #00425148.

D. Pursuant to current contract with B2Z Engineering., (Article 14) C-19-251-07-16, a request by engineer for CC to permit the subcontracting of Chanin Engineering to provide structural engineering services for the "Emergency Management Stockpile Warehouse".

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 the [Hidalgo County Emergency Management One (1) Used Truck with a Refrigerated Cargo Box and Wide Liftgate Purchase], in order to assist with County Public Health expenses for acquisition and distribution of medical and protective supplies, including sanitizing products and personal protective equipment, for other public health or safety workers for 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 TXLGC 262.024(a)(1)(2) as attached herein;

C. Requesting approval to purchase One (1) Used Truck with a Refrigerated Cargo Box and Wide Liftgate from Rio Truck & Trailer Center, LLC. in the amount of $37,925.13.

Requesting authority  for County Judge to electronically execute/sign Bill of Sale from Portable Restroom Trailers, LLC after the delivery, inspection and acceptance of portable toilets unit including releasing of payment/check in the amount of $59,895.00 [PO #824565 to authorized driver identified by company as agreed by Hidalgo County [for the Office of Emergency Management].

Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for services under Work Authorization No. 1, Contract No. C-15-300-09-01 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G Engineering, to reallocate funds for Archeological and Historical Research work performed by the engineer resulting in no increase to the work authorization for he Pct #2 Cesar Chavez Road Project (Nolana - Ridge Road).

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 the [COVID-19 of Video Production Services Announcements and Newspaper Newsletters in order to assist with County functions to facilitate compliance with public health measures to mitigate the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 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 bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a)(1) an item that must be purchased in case of public calamity, (2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens;

C. Requesting approval of  Video Production Service Announcements [through media platforms] and  Newspaper Newsletters [to targeted homes] for dissemination of COVID-19 resources the County is providing and has provided for an amount of $51,540.00 with Absolute Business Consulting Group through C-20-122-04-07.

Requesting approval of CO#1 for an increase of $ 38,254.80, as recommended by project engineer, SDI, for the contractor, Synergy Builders of Texas, in connection to project specific agreement #C-20-087-07-14 for the "Construction of the Linn-San Manuel Veteran's Park" in Precinct 4.

A. Recommendation by project engineer, Hidalgo County Drainage District to award to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [while meeting all specifications & requirements] M.J.A. Construction, LLC. in the amount of $123,987.52 for RFB: No. 2020-608-11-18-ABV FM-2812-"Hidalgo County Head Start Program Parking Lot Improvements";

B. Acceptance and approval to execute construction  contract with M.J.A. Construction, LLC. for poject on FM-2812 Hidalgo County Head Start Program Parking Lot Improvements subject to HC/DA/Civil Section review as to legal form and receipt of compliant payment and performance bonds prior to execution.

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 the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office to purchase technical office equipment, in order to assist with County functions related to 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";

B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, pursuant to TxLGC 262.024(a)(1)(2) as attached herein;

C. Approval to purchase Laptops, Printers, Scanners, Web Cameras, and DVD+RW(s) (­+R DL) drive – USB 2.0 external from CDW-G in the amount of $159,503.20.

A. Requesting approval for the Trusted Agent Authorization for Licensed Software and Network Services;

B. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department to execute this addendum and any subsequent documents.

Restatement of the current agreement C-18-289-12-04 and approval of an Amendment to the contract between Hidalgo County and Palm Valley Animal Center with rates to remain the same as 2020, subject to legal review and compliance with Form 1295.