1. Requesting approval to execute an Auctioneer Service Agreement with Big D Tractor Co. LLC through the District's membership with PCA Cooperative, awarded Contract No. PCA OD-328-20, under its subcontractor, Machinery Auctioneers South (Subject to final legal review).

2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting approval to declare surplus on the listed items attached herein (including i.e. vehicle units, heavy equipment, tractors/shredders, etc.), for the purpose of sale through auction, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a) (1) and the authority to publish an advertisement for the auction of surplus items and to remove assets from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 inventory list after finalizing the auction sale.

1. Requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2026 Peterbilt 567 8x4 100K Winch Truck, through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 membership/participation with Purchasing Cooperative of America awarded Contract No. PCA OD-328-20 from Big D Tractor Company LLC, dba Blue Cat Rentals, Frontera Equipment in the total amount of $309,300.00.

2. Pursuant to the Board's approval of the purchase of the heavy equipment, requesting to declare surplus with the purpose of trade in and requesting approval to remove assets from the District's asset list once the transaction is complete: (1) HT-89 2009 Freightliner FLD120- SD Haul Truck asset#1620.

1.) Acceptance of the ''Archaeological Services Pool'', RFQ No. HCDD1-25-033-05-13-ESZ and approval of all Archaeological Firms that submitted the Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for the establishment of a "Pool" for engagement on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. As each firm has demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services for which they submitted, with the effective date of June 10, 2025, for a duration of five (5) years.

2.) Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate an On-Call Archaeological Service Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc for Archaeological Services on an as-needed basis from the District's pre-approved "pool" of pre-qualified Archaeological Service Pool. 

1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) a professional service.

2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate an On-Call Professional Surveying Service Agreement(s) with the following firms for Professional Surveying Services on an as-needed basis from the District's pre-approved "pool" of pre-qualified Professional Surveyors as approved by the Board of Directors on April 01, 2025, AI-98910:

• SAMES, Inc.
• S2 Engineering, PLLC
• Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. 

1. Requesting approval to reject bids received for Base Bid 2, and accept and award the bids for Base Bid 1 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC, in the total amount of $1,936,603.00, for the "Phase I Flood Control Project Segment 21 Phase 1," RFB No. HCDD1-25-029-05-14-ESZ, as recommended by the Project Engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering. This award is subject to final legal review and compliance with HB 1295.

2. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for the Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to approve change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or less and in no event exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. 

Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 34-RDF2 as it relates to Project 34 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - South Lateral Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.

East Mercedes - Budget 510
1. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from RBM Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM, PO#647299

2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 Retainage in the amount of $82,968.49 and $2,131.20 in interest from RBM Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM, PO#647299

Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 16 in the amount of $136,035.00 from Go Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-019-07-12 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM,  PO#646340
 
Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $57,631.10 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-055-11-12 Southwest Weslaco Phase 3. Project Engineer S2 Engineering PO#650124

Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $22,434.66 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-056-11-14 Southwest Weslaco. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM, PO#648668

6. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-056-11-14 Southwest Weslaco. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM, PO#648668

7. Approval of Application for Payment No. "Retainage" in the amount of $119,685.70 and $1,505.68 in interest from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-056-11-14 Southwest Weslaco. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM, PO#648668

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans, etc.) for "Mission-McAllen Drain Phase IV -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12", RFB No. HCDD1-25-038-07-02-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required.

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans, etc.) for "San Juan Lateral Extension -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 25", RFB No. HCDD1-25-040-07-09-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required.

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans, etc.) for "PD Lateral Drain Extension 3  -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 15", RFB No. HCDD1-25-039-07-16-JS, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required.

Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans, etc.) for "Panchitas Outfall Structure - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 6", RFB No. HCDD1-25-037-07-02-JS, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required.

Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 01-02-2025 RD in the amount of $128,758.55 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Raymondville Drain Project work for Pay Periods 1 and 2 of 2025.

Mission McAllen Lateral Channel Improvements - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $197,154.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23-ESZ Mission McAllen Lateral Channel Improvements. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering, PO#650255

1. Requesting approval to purchase (3) Caterpillar 326 LRF Excavators through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with Sourcewell Cooperative awarded Contract No. 011723-CAT from Holt CAT for the total amount of $639,400.00.

 2. Pursuant to the Board's approval of the purchase of the heavy equipment, requesting to declare surplus with the purpose of trade in and requesting approval to remove the following from the District's asset list once the transaction is complete: 

(1) EX-35 -2014 Doosan DX255LC asset#1753   
(1) EX-36 -2014 Doosan DX255LC asset#1754  

 Requesting approval to purchase (1) John Deere 320 P-Tier Backhoe Loader through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with Sourcewell Cooperative awarded vendor Doggett/John Deere, Contract No. 071123-JDC for the total amount of $148,250.00.

A.  Requesting approval of a Budget Amendment in the amount of $3,114,170.42 from the District's Unreserved Fund Balance to fund open purchase orders and commitments on December 31, 2024. This amendment is for the Administration and M&O budgets. 

B. Request approval of a Budget Amendment in the amount $1,773,125.43 from the District's General Fund Unreserved Fund balance for the purchase of heavy equipment.  Also requesting approval recognize revenues for the sale of fixed assets by $87,500 for the trade-in value of assets the District will receive from vendors.  

Possible action to approve the sale of a 0.115 acre tract of land to abutting land owners, David and Jennifer Torres, at fair market value as authorized under §272.001(b) and (c) of the Texas Local Government Code, and authorize the chairman of the board to execute contract and all necessary closing documents, subject to final legal review.