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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
2:00 P.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 Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location.  Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
 
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive

1.
Roll Call
 
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.
Prayer
 
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.
Approval of Awards/Recognitions:
 
A.
AI-88583
Approval of Proclamation declaring December 1 as World Aids Day.
 
6.
Open Forum
 
7.
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-88511
1. Approval of addendum of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and other Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies to cooperate and collaborate in the Rio Grande Valley Texas Anti-Gang Center (RGV TAG).

2. Authorization for County Sheriff, as authorized Law Enforcement Official, to sign agreement.
 
B.
AI-88485
Sheriff-JLEO-U.S. Marshal Service (1284):
Approval of deobligation of funds in the amount of $1.59 to reflect the correct amount in overtime funds in relation to the FY 2022 Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force with the U.S. Marshal Service.
 
C.
AI-88432
Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of funds in the amount of $24,468.84.
 
D.
AI-88472
Sheriff's Office LESO Program (Formally Texas 1033) Addendum 
Approval of Addendum and Supplemental documents to the State Plan of Operation for changes in the Texas LESO Program with authority for County Judge Richard Cortez and Sheriff Eddie Guerra to sign documents. 
 
E.
AI-88462
Sheriff's Office - FY 2021 Victim Assistance Grant (1284):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Sheriff Asset Forfeiture CCP59 Unassigned Fund Balance (Fund 1227) to Sheriff Victim Assistance Program Grant (Fund 1284, Prog 100) in the amount of $13,631.27 to fund cash match portion required for grant. 
 
8.
Constable Pct. #1:
 
A.
AI-88478
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Rosendo De Los Rios as Deputy Constable by Constable Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
 
9.
Constable Pct. #3:
 
A.
AI-88427
Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for antifreeze emergency purchase in the amount of $36.78 to Deputy Willie Coy after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Deputy Willie Coy paid for items with personal debit/credit card for services provided. 
 
10.
Constable Pct. #4:
 
A.
AI-88558
Constable Precinct 4 - FY 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant:
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant with the Texas Department of Transportation through e-grants for the period of December 13, 2022 to September 7, 2023.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez, as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents.
 
11.
Human Resources:
 
A.
Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
 
B.
AI-88469
District Attorney - Border Prosecution Initiative (1281):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employees listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2023:
Action Dept/Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 5 080-012 0011 Assistant District Attorney V 21
Discretionary Step 4 080-012 0012 Assistant District Attorney V 21
 
C.
AI-88436
Community Service Agency (3300):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 12/05/2022 and for calendar year 2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Salary
Delete 901-033 0008 Ombudsperson / Payroll Accounting Specialist $39,142.00
Create 901-033 0112 Accountant II $40,552.00
 
D.
AI-88443
WIC Lac Center / WIC Lac Supp Center (1292):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 12/05/2022 and for calendar year 2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 350-017 0010 Registered Nurse Consultant (IBCL) 18
350-018 0002
Create 350-018 0008 Registered Dietitian IBCLC 14
350-017 0011
 
12.
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-88553
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 purposes of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court  of at least three (3) Engineering Service firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the Urban County Program, City of Weslaco, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2022 City of Weslaco Water & Sewer Improvement Funds. 
 
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
CRUZ-HOGAN ENGINEERING 91.67%  
JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING 88.00%  
QUINTANILLA-HEADLEY ENGINEERING 77.34%  

3.  Authority to negotiate a professional Engineering Service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of                                                     for the provision of Surveying & Engineering Services     for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2022 City of Weslaco Water & Sewer Improvement Project. 
 
13.
Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.
AI-87826
Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The County of Hidalgo and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.  The purpose of the Agreement is Public Health Preparedness and Response.
 
B.
AI-88035
Discussion and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of McAllen and Hidalgo County, Texas.  The purpose of the agreement is for the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County to provide the South Texas All Hazards Conference for individuals who respond and provide services in cases of emergencies involving potential public calamities primarily in  mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
 
14.
Head Start Program:
 
A.
AI-88489
Approval to authorize the Hidalgo County Head Start Program to make an adjustment to the Premium Pay for thirty-one (31) Head Start employees for the period of 8/7/2021 through 12/18/21 that received a prorated amount because of FMLA leave is required as per Department of Labor Regulations ยง825.215(c)(2) for the total amount of $30,241.76 (Reference: DOL Case ID 1962472)
 
15.
Adult Probation:
 
A.
AI-88439
RSAT Grant (1289)
1. Approval to accept the FY 2023 RSAT grant from the Office of Governor- Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) in the amount of $208,004.62 with a department cash match of $69,334.87 for a total project cost of $277,339.49 for the grant period of 10/1/2022 thru 9/30/2023.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, in the amount of $208,004.62 as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY2023 RSAT Grant and appropriation of funds in the total amount of $277,339.49. 
 
16.
Veterans Services:
 
A.
AI-88529
Veteran Services - TVC Broken Arrow Grant (1283):
Requesting authorization to ratify acceptance of grant budget amendment, as approved by granting agency, in relation to the FY 2023 (7-1-2022 to 6-30-2023) Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans Assistance Grant.
 
B.
AI-88496
Veteran Services - TVC Broken Arrow Grant (1283):
Requesting approval to submit FY 2024 (7-1-2023 to 6-30-2024) Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans Assistance Grant Application Renewal with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign all required documents. 
 
17.
WIC:
 
A.
AI-87952
WIC ADM:
1.Requesting approval to transfer the WIC Modular Building located at 300 E. Hackberry, McAllen, Texas to Hidalgo County Facilities Management. Approval was granted through the WIC State Office for disposal of the WIC Modular Building. 
2. Authorization for County Judge to sign all required documents.
 
18.
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-88491
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS 
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 25.771 acres out of Lot 5 Blk. 45 Alamo Land & Sugar, Proposed: Cantera Hermosa Phase 4 Subdivision (Tower Road & Eldora Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" sanitary sewer line south of Eldora Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8" sanitary sewer line crossing Eldora Road via open cut.

b. Applicant: Saenz Brothers Construction LLC.
Legal Description: 29.882 acres out of Lot 5 & 6  Blk. 45 Alamo Land & Sugar, Proposed; Cantera Hermosa Phase 2 Subdivision (Tower Road & Eldora Road) (Pct. 1)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Proposed One 42" Storm drainage line running along the north R.O.W. of Eldora Road.

c. Applicant: The 5125 Company
Legal Description: 9.57 acres out of Lot 12 Blk. 24 Amended map of Santa Cruz Gardens No. 2 Subdivision, Proposed: Bellawoods Phase 2 Subdivision (Terry Road & Benito Ramirez Road) (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8" sanitary sewer lines with a 16" steel casing crossing Benito Ramirez Road via open cut and One 24" RCP irrigation line crossing Benito Ramirez Road via open cut.

d. Applicant: GNS Directional Drilling LLC.
Legal Description: Lot 6 Los Encinos Subdivision, Proposed: Replat of Lot 6 Los Encinos Subdivision (Alamo Road & FM 495) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6" waterline south of Oak Avenue.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1" water service line crossing Oak Avenue via open cut.
 
19.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A.
AI-88565
Consideration and authorization to execute the cost share agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the Lower Rio Grande Valley Watershed Assessment under the Section 729 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, as amended.
 
20.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
 
A.
AI-88440
Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 5 associated with Liberty Road PH II project form Mile 3 to FM 2221 (ROW CSJ:0865-01-111) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative and Approval Form 
 
21.
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-88579
1.  Approval and acceptance of Order dated November 15, 2022 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant Auditors, and operating budget for the County Auditor's office for the year 2023.
2.  Approval and acceptance of Order dated November 15, 2022 setting salary of Court Reporters for the year 2023.
3.  Approval of interdepartmental and intradepartmental transfers.
 
B.
AI-88458
TXDOT - Pct 4 (FM676) Mile 5 Drainage Ditch ROW (Taylor Road - FM2220) (1315):
Approval of Advance Funding Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for (FM676) Mile 5 Drainage Ditch Right of Way from Taylor Road to FM2220 (Ware Road) (CSJ #0921-02-493 / ROW CSJ #0921-02-494) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign agreement for said project.
 
C.
American Rescue Plan Act:
 
1.
AI-88428
American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
A. Approval to accept American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds received for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF).
B. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the U.S. Treasury relating to the ARPA Funds and appropriation of the same.
 
2.
AI-88449
Discussion, consideration and action to approve the amended Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and Mission CISD to extend the completion date from December 31, 2022, to May 25, 2023, with the authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.
 
3.
AI-88441
Discussion, consideration and action to approve the amended Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and La Joya ISD to extend the completion date from December 31, 2022, to May 25, 2023, with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.
 
D.
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-88467
IT Co Wide (1100):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds into IT Co Wide Repair & Maint Srv in the amount of $211,585.76 to fund Mission tower replacement.
 
2.
AI-88471
Court Reporter Services Fund (1239):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds for the Court Reporter Services Fund(1239) in the amount of $40,000.00 to fund pending invoices.
 
3.
AI-88431
DA - FY 2021 Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP) (1281):
1. Approval to deobligate cash match funds in the amount of $1,058.85 and appropriate into Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency in relation to the FY 2021 District Attorney Victim Assistance Program (VAP) grant due to grant activities being funded in full by the granting agency. 
 
4.
AI-88451
Pct. 4 (1200):
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of 24,789.74 from the Pct. 4 Drainage Improvement Project Labor Reimbursement and appropriation of the same.  
 
22.
Purchasing Department - 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 FORWARDED 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.
AI-88492
A. Discussion, consideration, and applicable action on the recommendations provided by CONSOR Engineers LLC regarding the New Hidalgo Courthouse Interim Traffic Control Plan.
B. Requesting authority to proceed with the recommendations and final cost estimate by CONSOR Engineers, LLC
C. Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for "New Hidalgo County Courthouse Interim Traffic Control Plan Implementation", including re-advertising, if applicable.
 
B.
County Judge's Office
 
1.
AI-88155
Requesting authority and approval to advertise the procurement packet as attached hereto for the purpose of purchasing three (3) Ambulance Units with the option to purchase one (1) additional Ambulance Unit thru the RFB 22-0650-MEG including the re-advertising if necessary.
 
C.
Pct. 1
 
1.
AI-88517
A. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on AI-88381 on 11/15/2022 of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for the road improvements project of Mile 10 N (North from Mile 6 to FM 1015) Phase II.

B. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for road improvement of Mile 10 N (Mile 6 W to FM1015) Phase II.

C. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of a road improvement project to Mile 10 N (Mile 6 W to FM1015).
 
D.
Pct. 2
 
1.
AI-88577
Approval to purchase one (1) 2019 John Deere 770G Motor Grader through the County's membership/participation with Purchasing Cooperative of America under Contract # PCA OD-328-20 [Expires 8/16/2025]: 
Requisition# Vendor Model Amount
464183 Big D Tractor, LLC (1) 2019 John Deere 770G Motor Grader $301,696.16
 
2.
AI-88575
A. Requesting approval to rescind action taken by (CC 01/11/2022 AI-84148) Item B. for the purchase of one (1) 2021 Rosco Maximizer 3 Oil Distributor (Asset#84634).
B. Approval to purchase one (1) 2023 Rosco Maximizer 3B Oil Distributor through the County's membership/participation with Purchasing Cooperative of America under Contract # PCA OD-328-20 [Expires 8/16/2025]: 
Requisition# Vendor Model Amount
464182 Big D Tractor, LLC (1) 2023 Rosco Maximizer 3 Oil Distributor $276,983.32
 
E.
Pct. 4
 
1.
AI-88506
Requesting authority to accept and award construction contract C-22-0026-11-29 for the Davis Road Citizen Collection Site to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Rene Guerra and Son Hauling, LLC for the total amount of $719,757.00, with authority to issue Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment & performance bonds.
 
2.
AI-88508
A. Pursuant to Article 14, requesting authority for TEDSI Infrastructure Group Inc. to engage the following sub-consultants, C&M Associates, Inc. & CJ Hensch & Associates;
B. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 1, Contract No. C-22-0468-08-18 as submitted by the project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group Inc; to replace Attachment "B" - Fee Schedule with the revised document [as attached and detailed herein]. Subject to receipt of all supporting documentation
 
3.
AI-88488
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 for C-21-0601-09-21, as submitted by the project engineer, RO Engineer, PLLC. It has become necessary to amend the "Exhibit D - Fee Proposal" for an increase of $24,720.00, which adds a sewer and water connection for the portable scope needed to complete the Design & Construction of the Bus Stop Shelter in San Carlos Project. 
 
4.
AI-88580
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement #5 to C-13-336-12-10 between Hidalgo County and L&G Engineering for the "Alamo Rd - FM 907 E to Sharp Rd" project, to extend the termination date of said Agreement for an additional two (2) years.
 
5.
AI-88484
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 [as detailed in the document attached hereto] for Saenz Brothers Construction [C-22-0273-07-12], as recommended by Project Engineer, Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1; in connection with the construction of the Colonia Tejana Stormwater Project. 
 
6.
AI-88528
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Professional Architectural Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;
  Milnet Architectural Services, PLLC GIGNAC & Associates LLP Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc.
Evaluator No. 1 98 86 93
Evaluator No. 2 95 90 90
Evaluator No. 3 93 90 85
Total 286 266 268
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Architectural Services Agreement  commencing with the number one ranked firm of __________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Architectural Services for projects located within Precinct No.4. 
 
7.
AI-88530
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Professional Construction and/or Project Management Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;
  B2Z Engineering, LLC Millenium Engineering Group, Inc. M2 Engineering, PLLC
Evaluator
No. 1
99 94 86
Evaluator
No. 2
98 92 90
Evaluator No.3 97 95 93
Total 294 281 269
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Construction and/or Project Management Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Construction and/or Project Management Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4.
 
8.
AI-88527
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Professional Architectural Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;
  ERO Architects HDR Architecture, Inc. Rike-Ogden-Figueroa-Allex Architects, Inc.
Evaluator No. 1 100 89 93
Evaluator No. 2 95 92 93
Evaluator No.3 96 91 90
Total 291 272 276
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Architectural Services Agreement  commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Architectural Services for projects located within Precinct No.4.
  
 
9.
AI-88532
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;   
  Terracon Consultants HVJ Associates L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc
Evaluator 1 95 92 93
Evaluator 2 97 90 91
Evaluator 3 98 94 92
Total 290 276 276
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No.4.
 
10.
AI-88535
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;
  QUINTANILLA, HEADLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. KCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. 
Evaluator No.1 97 90 89
Evaluator No.2 99 95 94
Evaluator No.3 100 94 92
Total 296 279 275
Ranking      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate an On-Call Surveying Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct No.4. 
 
 
11.
AI-88536
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for R&B, CIP & other projects within Precinct No. 4;
  GDJ ENGINEERS IZAGUIRRE ENGINEERING STRADA GROUP
Evaluator No.1 99 96 92
Evaluator No.2 100 95 90
Evaluator No.3 98 92 86
Total 297 283 268
Ranking      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate an On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Engineering Services for R&B, CIP & other projects within Precinct No. 4.
 
 
12.
AI-88537
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Building Renovations, Alterations, Additions & Other Related Services for CO Owned Buildings in Precinct 4; 
  HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. S&B INFRASTRUCTURE, LTD. STRADA ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING LLC
Evaluator No.1 100 94 81
Evaluator No.2 97 90 89
Evaluator No.3 93 90 87
Total 290 274 257
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate an On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Building Renovations, Alterations, Additions & Other Related Services for CO Owned Buildings in Precinct 4
 
13.
AI-88526
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Professional Appraisal Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;  
  Leonel Garza, Jr., & Associates CBRE, Inc. Professional Appraisal Services, Inc.
Evaluator No.1 99 90 95
Evaluator No. 2 100 94 90
Evaluator No.3 97 92 88
Total 296 276 273
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Appraisal Services Agreement  commencing with the number one ranked firm of __________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Appraisal  Services for projects located within Precinct No.4.
 
14.
AI-88539
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for R&B, CIP & Other projects in general within Precinct No. 4; 
  COBB FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC J&R ENGINEERING, LLC QUINTANILLA, HEADLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC
Evaluator No.1 95 82 86
Evaluator No.2 93 80 85
Evaluator No.3 96 88 90
Total 284 250 261
Ranking      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate an On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Engineering Services for R&B, CIP & Other projects in general within Precinct No. 4.
 
15.
AI-88540
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for R&B, CIP & other projects within Precinct No. 4; 
  TEDSI INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC. R. GUTIERREZ ENGINEERING CORPORATION SOUTH TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, LLC
Evaluator No.1 100 89 90
Evaluator No.2 98 85 94
Evaluator No.3 95 87 89
Total 293 261 273
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate an On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Engineering Services for R&B, CIP & other projects within Precinct No. 4.
 
16.
AI-88541
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;
  SAMES, INC. CVQ LAND SURVEYORS, LLC R. GUTIERREZ ENGINEERING CORPORATION
Evaluator No.1 93 92 90
Evaluator No.2 97 93 91
Evaluator No.3 94 89 84
Total 284 274 265
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate an On-Call Surveying Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct No.4. 
 
17.
AI-88544
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;   
  B2Z Engineering, LLC EarthCo, LLC Raba Kistner, Inc
Evaluator 1 95 93 97
Evaluator 2 90 87 95
Evaluator 3 93 89 100
Total 278 269 292
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No.4.
 
18.
AI-88525
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Professional Appraisal Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;  
  Appraisal Haus CBRE, Inc. Professional Appraisal Services, Inc.
Evaluator No.1 100 94 86
Evaluator No. 2 99 98 89
Evaluator No.3 97 90 95
Total 296 282 270
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Appraisal Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Appraisal Services for projects located within Precinct No.4. 
 
19.
AI-88546
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service; B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;
  MEG EarthCo, LLC HVJ Associates
Evaluator 1  94 93 92
Evaluator 2 100 94 89
Evaluator 3 96 90 87
Total 290 277 273
Rank      

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No.4.
 
20.
AI-88548
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Construction and or Project Management Services for projects located within Precinct No.4;
  SDI Engineering  Project Control of Texas, Inc KCI
Evaluator 1 96 91 84
Evaluator 2 92 88 89
Evaluator 3 94 90 82
Total 282 269 255
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction and or Project Management Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Construction and or Project Management Services for projects located within Precinct No.4.
 
21.
AI-88550
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Construction and or Project Management Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;
  Brownstone Consultants Consor AG3
Evaluator 1 99 91 85
Evaluator 2 98 89 87
Evaluator 3 97 86 85
Total 294 266 257
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction and or Project Management Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Construction and or Project Management Services for projects located within Precinct No.4.
 
 
22.
AI-88446
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Professional Appraisal Review Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;
  Appraisal Haus Leonel Garza, Jr., & Associates Professional Appraisal Services, Inc.
Evaluator No.1 97 98 99
Evaluator
No. 2
89 93 100
Evaluator No. 3 86 94 100
Total 272 285 299
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Appraisal Review Services Agreement  commencing with the number one ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Appraisal Review Services for projects located within Precinct No.4.
 
23.
AI-88502
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a professional service; B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for Engineering Services for Groundwater, Gas Monitoring and Groundwater Data Evaluation at Closed Landfill in Precinct 4; 
 
  Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC Terracon Consultants Raba Kistner, Inc
Evaluator 1 97 95 93
Evaluator 2 99 97 95
Evaluator 3 95 93 91
Total 291 285 279
Rank      
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for the provision of Groundwater, Gas Monitoring and Groundwater Data Evaluation at Closed Landfill in Precinct 4;
 
F.
Human Resources:
 
1.
AI-88448
A. Presentation and acceptance of the evaluation committee's recommendation of the responses received for the purpose of award to the highest qualified  "Third Party Administration Services for Workers' Compensation" [RFP 22-0324-09-28];
  Claims Admin Services Athens Administrators Sedgwick Claims Management Tristar Claims Management 
Evaluator 1  77 89 79 80
Evaluator 2 87 78 58 95
Evaluator 3 80 59 66 95
Evaluator 4 90 89 0 95
Evaluator 5 90 89 70 92
TOTAL: 424 404 273 457
         

B. Requesting  approval to finalize an agreement for "Third Party Administration Services for Workers Compensation" with ___________________________ .
 
2.
AI-88360
A. Presentation and acceptance of the evaluation committee's recommendation of the responses received including the committee's consideration of the best and final offer (BAFO) from the highest ranked responsible respondents in connection to "Self-funded Health Plan-Stop Loss Reinsurance Services"(RFP No. 22-0048-10-13-ABV).

B. Requesting approval to award Unum the recommended carrier with authority for the County Judge to sign any required documentation.
  Aetna
(350K)
Aetna
(375K)
Aetna
(400K)
Unum
(350K)
Unum
(375K)
Unum
(400K)
Evaluator No. 1 95 96 98 97 95 99
Evaluator No.2 82 74 73 95 89 88
Evaluator No.3 87 86 86 83 81 82
Evaluator No.4 95 94 93 90 89 88
Evaluator No.5 84 82 79 87 83 80
Total Points 443 432 429 452 437 437
             
 
G.
IT Department
 
1.
AI-88422
Acceptance and approval of the proposal from Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Consulting Services and labor to install and realign the wireless equipment onto a new tower in the amount of $211,585.75 through OMNIA Cooperative contract 4400006644.
 
2.
AI-88096
A. Requesting exemption under Texas Local Government code, 262.024(a)(4) a personal or professional service; 

B. Acceptance and approval of a professional service agreement with Charles Graham for the provision of maintenance/support services for the Hidalgo County IT Department including all required and statutory submissions, with effective date of 01-01-2023 for an initial term of one year with the County's option to renew/extend for an additional one year term.
 
3.
AI-88421
Requesting approval to enter into a 36 Month Term Lease with Dell Marketing L.P., through Hidalgo County's Participation/Membership with DIR Cooperative Contract [DIR-TSO-3763] in the amount of $29,913.50 per month, with authority for County Judge to sign all required documents.  
 
4.
AI-88303
Requesting approval to purchase storage hardware, 36 month subscription service, and installation through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract No. 2018011-02, awarded vendor SHI International Corp., in the amount of $ 217,095.69 with authority for County Judge to sign any required documentation.  
 
H.
Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1.
AI-88463
Approval to exercise 30 day "Termination Notice"  as stated on the Lease Agreement with William Scotsman, Inc. as requested by Hidalgo County Health and Human Services due to services no longer needed and with authorization for Mr. Eduardo Belmarez, Hidalgo County Purchasing Agent to sign the Termination Notice. 
 
2.
AI-88430
Requesting approval of a short term Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and the County of Hidalgo to provide a variety of services to help improve the self-sufficiency, health and well-being of the residents in the area.
 
I.
Elections Department
 
1.
AI-88570
Requesting authority to ratify purchase order no. 856266 and AI-88113, dated 11/15/2022 for the license and support of the additional 194 Verity Scans in the amount of $40,707.33.  
 
2.
AI-88501
Requesting approval to renew the equipment warranties for voting equipment with Hart Intercivic in the amount of $115,140.00 through the sole source declaration dated 11/21/2017, AI-62615 for the year 2023.
 
J.
Budget & Management
 
1.
AI-88189
Presentation to award to the best qualified vendor meeting all specifications and/or requirements for the "Printing and Mailing Post Cards (courtesy/scofflaw notices) services" with Usio Output Solutions through the Request for Bids (RFB C-22-0524--MEG)
 
K.
Sheriff's Office
 
1.
AI-88547
Requesting authority and approval to advertise the procurement packet as attached hereto for the "Third Party Administrator for Willacy County Regional Detention Facility" through RFP 22-0646-12-22-ABV including the re-advertising if necessary. 
 
2.
AI-88494
Requesting acceptance and approval of the proposal submitted by Diaz Floors & Interiors, INC in the total amount of $ 63,310.84 through TIPS Cooperative Contract No. 2011-0201 for the purchase and installation of new tile for the Criminal Investigation Division.
 
L.
Co. Wide
 
1.
AI-88557
Pursuant to the termination clause in each agreement, requesting authority to terminate county-wide fire alarm & security monitoring agreements, [as attached hereto] to begin the implementation of the uniform countywide contract C-22-0402-09-20 with Triple R Fire & Safety, LLC for the aforementioned services, previously approved 09/20/2022/AI-87378. 
 
2.
AI-88473
Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Governmental Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Hidalgo County Appraisal District for the year 2023 for participation in the following:

A. Self Funded Medical Insurance Program, Stop Loss, Pharmacy, Term Life, AD&D; and,
B. Voluntary Products
 
23.
Executive Office:
 
A.
Presentation for discussion of the following: 
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
 
24.
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions
 
25.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code.
 
C.
Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation
 
D.
AI-88454
Cause #C-3345-22-H; Bryan Bertos v. County of Hidalgo, et al
 
E.
AI-88452
Claim for Damages - Texas Cordia Construction, LLC  
 
F.
AI-88465
Civil Service Grievance #0522-FM-T-008
 
G.
AI-88434
Claim of Mario Salazar
 
H.
AI-88437
Claim of Jose Angel Ramirez
 
I.
AI-88456
Claim of Rodolfo Rivas 
 
26.
A. 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."

B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
 
27.
Open Session:
 
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency
 
D.
AI-88455
Cause #C-3345-22-H; Bryan Bertos v. County of Hidalgo, et al
 
E.
AI-88453
Claim for Damages - Texas Cordia Construction, LLC  
 
F.
AI-88466
Civil Service Grievance #0522-FM-T-008
 
G.
AI-88435
Claim of Mario Salazar
 
H.
AI-88438
Claim of Jose Angel Ramirez
 
I.
AI-88457
Claim of Rodolfo Rivas 
 
28.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
29.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
30.
Adjourn