Discussion and update as it relates to the Final Region 15 Regional Flood Plan submission.

Requesting approval to become agency members of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Inc., (NIGP) ''The Institute for Public Procurement'' that will provide training courses and professional development promoting leadership for procurement practitioners and other District staff members.
 

1.) Discussion and possible action to authorize termination of Castle Enterprises, LLC, from the Contracts listed below and authorize claim to be made to the Performance Bond for each project. 

A.) Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-050-01-11, "Drainage Area Improvements for Y Drain Ph 1, Tower Road between Rogers and Monte Cristo & Curry Drain and Valverde Rd Crossing"

B.) Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-017-06-01, "Weslaco Drain Improvements (Proposed Additional 10'x10' Box with Gate Structure)

C.)  Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-009-07-07 "South Lateral Drain Improvements Phase I (McColl Road to San Juan Road) – 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 34.

Requesting approval of Inter Local Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo & Cameron Counties Irrigation District No.9 as it relates to Bond Project 10A Irrigation Line relocation and SH 107 Railroad crossing. Subject to final legal review.

Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 14 in the amount of $36,072.24 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, through Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-026-06-01 to provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for, "South I Rd IBWC Structure 82L -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 33."

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, bid page, etc.) as attached hereto for the purchase of seven (7) Vertical Axial/Mixed-Flow Pump for various projects. 
RFB No. HCDD1-23-002-02-08-ESZ including the re-advertisement in the event bids are rejected, or no bids are received & project is still required.

1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter262.024 (a)(7)(A)-"items for which competition is precluded because of existence of patents, copyrights, secret process or monopolies" in connection with Virtual Project Manager, LLC.

2. Approval of "Sole Source Declaration" for Virtual Project Manager, LLC., and execution of the Service Agreement for the purchase of web-based management system and related services with the one time implementation fee of $5,000 and $15,000 service fee annually thereafter for as long as HCDD1 possess the software with Sole Source declaration to remain in effect unless otherwise revoked by the HCDD1 Board of Directors. (Subject to final legal review)

Requesting approval to reject sole bid received for RFB No. HCDD1-22-031-06-22-ESZ, for "Purchase of One (1) Vertical Axial/Mixed-Flow Pump for Highway 281 & FM 88-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 14", as to change requirements and quantities. 

1. Requesting approval to accept CSP response and award a negotiated Construction Contract to the highest ranked Contractor meeting all specified requirements, RBM Contractors, LLC, for CSP No. HCDD1-22-051-11-30-RFV, "East Mercedes – 2018 Bond Project No 10B," in the amount of $1,263,730.31, as approved for negotiations by the Board of Directors - Agenda Item No. 88802 on 12/13/22. (Subject to Legal review and Compliance with HB1295).

2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve and increase or    decrease in cost of $50,000 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits.  The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without consent of the contractor.

1.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-040-05-21), with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., for the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #15-A", to reflect a revised period of services to end on May 30, 2024. (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

2.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-040-05-21), with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., for the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #15-A", to reflect a revised period of service to end on May 30, 2024. (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

3. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 2 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-040-05-21), with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., for the project, "J-08 Drain-2018 Referendum Project #15-A," to reflect a revised period of service to end on May 30, 2024. (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295).

1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 13-3 as it relates to Project 13 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Hidalgo Drain and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.

2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 13-13 as it relates to Project 13 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Hidalgo Drain and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.

3. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 13-14 as it relates to Project 13 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Hidalgo Drain and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.

Requesting approval of Change Order No. 3 with Mor-Wil, LLC (C-HCDD1-21-040-10-05) to reflect an increase amount of $103,894.56 with an additional twenty (20) Days for the project of, "Anaquitas Drain Structure (proposed additional (2) 10'x8' Boxes with Gate Structures – 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 8 and as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering. (subject to HB 1295 compliance)

Requesting approval of Change Order No. 8 with Saenz Brothers Construction (C-HCDD1-21-027-07-27) to reflect a decreased amount of ($92,158.57) with an additional thirty (30) Days for the project of, "Mission Lateral Phase III - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 26 and as recommended by Project Engineer, L & G Engineering. (subject to HB 1295 compliance)

South I Road Drain (East Side) - Budget 533 
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $35,540.14 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-029A-08-09. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#646597

2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $52,419.42 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-029A-08-09. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#646597

Alamo Expressway Drain - Budget 320
Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $38,652.12 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-001-03-08 Alamo Expressway Drain. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. P.E. PO#645596

Discussion and update as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1's UKG payroll services.

1.  Discussion and approval of all personnel actions approved after the Budget Adoption Date of September 27, 2022.

2.  Regrading of Administration Slot # 12 to Grade 20 Step 2.

3. Approval of revised Salary Schedule.

1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel Y-E8 as it relates to the Y Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.

2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel Y-E9 as it relates to the Y Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.