SPECIAL MEETING - December 4, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 4th day of December A.D., 2018, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 4, 2018 9:00 A.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 Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
1.
Roll Call
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Chairman Ramon Garcia and Board Member Joe M. Flores were absent from the meeting.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Chairman Ramon Garcia and Board Member Joe M. Flores were absent from the meeting.
2.
Prayer
Opening prayer offered by Raul Sesin.
Opening prayer offered by Raul Sesin.
3.
Open Forum
- Janet Campos informed the board that since the last rain event there has been debris stuck on the drainage ditches and asked for assistance to clear the debris. Additionally, she inquired on request to provide public light in her residing subdivision Eduardo No.4.
- Idalia Aranjo thanked the board for providing translation to Spanish speakers.
- Yadira Gonzalez also express gratitude to the board for providing translation during the board meetings.
- Ruth Rodriguez thanked the county for supplying the Spanish speaking audience with translation.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
The board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
5.
AI -67933
Discussion, consideration and approval of TCDRS plan provisions for Plan Year 2019.
Sesin reported that this is the same 2% Cost of Living Adjustment for retirees as on the county's side.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Sesin reported that this is the same 2% Cost of Living Adjustment for retirees as on the county's side.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
6.
AI -67938
Approval of a Resolution Regarding Expenditure for Staff Luncheon.
Raul Sesin informed that on November 16, 2018, all personnel of the district was required to attend a safety training on district premise; and employees of the district were provided with lunch at the conclusion of the training.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Raul Sesin informed that on November 16, 2018, all personnel of the district was required to attend a safety training on district premise; and employees of the district were provided with lunch at the conclusion of the training.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
AI -67904
Approval of longevity pay for employee # 152285 and approval of backpay ($300.00) to eligible date.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
8.
AI -67901
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 33 as it relates to the Hidalgo County Mile 3 Project and authority for Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
AI -67852
Requesting approval of Right of Entry with STT Land Co. LTD as it relates to Highway 281 & FM 88 Area-RDF and authority of the Chairman of the board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
10.
AI -67932
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with L&G Engineering as it relates to Pharr Mcallen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement Project to amend the contract to extend the termination date to November 30, 2019.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
11.
AI -67842
Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement No. C-HCDD1-18-063-12-04, with Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc., as it relates to on call Professional Surveying Services on as needed basis to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects. Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on November 6, 2018 (AI#67544).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
12.
AI -67824
Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, L&G Engineering, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -“HCDD1 Pharr-McAllen Drain Improvements” -RFB No. HCDD1-19-002-12-28, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
Sesin informed that this bond project no.31 identified was in 2018, and are already advertising for the project with anticipation to open bids on December 28th.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Sesin informed that this bond project no.31 identified was in 2018, and are already advertising for the project with anticipation to open bids on December 28th.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
13.
AI -67529
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to add language in various articles related to payment procedures and percentages for the professional engineering services agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a/ L&G Engineering, for the provision of professional engineering services for: "Weslaco North Lateral, Ditch 350, 47, 7V, 17B2A1AEXT AND 7T Drainage Area Improvements" (Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-004-02-06) as reviewed and approved by Legal Counsel.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
14.
AI -67903
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions: CP 130 Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg A. Application for Payment No. 7 B1061-07 in the amount of $262,456.46 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22. Project Engineer: Halff Associates Inc PO#634554
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
15.
AI -67885
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
CIP 133
Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.2
A. Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $2,102.14 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements.
Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates
PO#631956.
Sesin disclosed that this is a 2012 bond project.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Approval and Acceptance Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Completion from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota/Cesar Chavez Area Drainage Improvement Project.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
C. Application for Payment No. 5 Retainage Release in the amount of $33,973.28 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements.
Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates
PO#631956.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
CIP 133
Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.2
A. Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $2,102.14 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements.
Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates
PO#631956.
Sesin disclosed that this is a 2012 bond project.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Approval and Acceptance Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Completion from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota/Cesar Chavez Area Drainage Improvement Project.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
C. Application for Payment No. 5 Retainage Release in the amount of $33,973.28 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements.
Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates
PO#631956.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
16.
AI -67892
CIP 130
Budget: 050-Cesar Chavez Ph.2 Ditch
A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0424-B Parcel No.25-Pct.1 Fee Simple Right of Way.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0424-B as noted on Item A above.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Budget: 050-Cesar Chavez Ph.2 Ditch
A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0424-B Parcel No.25-Pct.1 Fee Simple Right of Way.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0424-B as noted on Item A above.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
17.
AI -67831
Consider and approve a resolution designating the Chairman of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 as the authorized representative of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to give notice of intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of tax exempt obligations.
The drainage director informed that this will allow them to spend general fund money for projects, and once they sell bonds they'll reimburse it.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The drainage director informed that this will allow them to spend general fund money for projects, and once they sell bonds they'll reimburse it.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
18.
AI -67917
A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
Board Member Joseph Palacios abstained from any actions regarding Item.18.A., B., & C.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Hidalgo Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #13".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of SAMES, Inc. for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Hidalgo Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #13"..
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
The board proceeded to Item.26.
Board Member Joseph Palacios abstained from any actions regarding Item.18.A., B., & C.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Hidalgo Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #13".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC | 87.6 | 5 |
| Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC | 92.0 | 3 |
| SAMES, Inc. | 95.3 | 1 |
| TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. | 93.6 | 2 |
| Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. | 91.0 | 4 |
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of SAMES, Inc. for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Hidalgo Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #13"..
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
The board proceeded to Item.26.
Attachments:
19.
AI -67918
A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Jackson Road Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #16".
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Jackson Road Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #16"..
No action taken on Item.19.A., B., & C.
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Jackson Road Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #16".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. | 94.6 | |
| Cortran Engineering, PLLC | 89.6 | |
| South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC | 90.0 | |
| CSJ Group | 89.6 | |
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Jackson Road Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #16"..
No action taken on Item.19.A., B., & C.
Attachments:
20.
AI -67919
A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
Board member Joseph Palacios abstained from any actions on Item.20.A., B., & C.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate -2018 Bond Referendum Project #25".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of B2Z Engineering, LLC., for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate -2018 Bond Referendum Project #25".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
Board member Joseph Palacios abstained from any actions on Item.20.A., B., & C.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate -2018 Bond Referendum Project #25".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| SWG Engineering, LLC | 90.0 | 5 |
| Melden & Hunt, Inc. | 93.3 | 2 |
| B2Z Engineering, LLC | 95.0 | 1 |
| R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation | 91.6 | 3 |
| Dannenbaum Engineering Company- McAllen LLC | 91.3 | 4 |
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of B2Z Engineering, LLC., for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate -2018 Bond Referendum Project #25".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
21.
AI -67920
A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
Board member Joseph Palacios abstained from voting on the following Item.21.A., B., & C.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering., for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
Board member Joseph Palacios abstained from voting on the following Item.21.A., B., & C.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| Perez Consulting Engineers | 94.3 | 4 |
| Halff Associates, Inc. | 96.6 | 2 |
| L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering | 98.0 | 1 |
| Javier Hinojosa Engineering | 95.6 | 3 |
| S&B Infrastructure Group, Ltd. | 94.0 | 5 |
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering., for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
22.
AI -67935
A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #2".
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #2".
No action taken on Item.22.A., B., & C.
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #2".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC | 92.0 | |
| Javier Hinojosa Engineering | 95.6 | |
| Cortran Engineering, PLLC | 89.6 | |
| Strada Engineering and Copnsulting, LLC | 87.6 | |
| CSJ Group | 89.6 |
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #2".
No action taken on Item.22.A., B., & C.
Attachments:
23.
AI -67936
A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
Board member Joseph Palacios abstained from voting on the following Items.23.A., B., & C.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26".
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
Board member Joseph Palacios abstained from voting on the following Items.23.A., B., & C.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| Perez Consulting Engineers | 94.3 | 4 |
| Halff Associates, Inc. | 96.6 | 2 |
| L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering | 98.0 | 1 |
| TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. | 93.6 | 5 |
| SAMES, Inc. | 95.3 | 3 |
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Mission Lateral -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26".
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
24.
AI -67937
A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Monte Cristo Rd. & Conway Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #27".
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Monte Cristo Rd. & Conway Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #27".
No action taken on Item.24.A., B., & C.
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Monte Cristo Rd. & Conway Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #27".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| SWG Engineering, LLC | 90.0 | |
| Melden & Hunt, Inc. | 93.3 | |
| Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. | 91.0 | |
| B2Z Engineering, LLC | 95.0 | |
| South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC | 90.0 |
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm _______________________________, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Monte Cristo Rd. & Conway Rd. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #27".
No action taken on Item.24.A., B., & C.
Attachments:
25.
AI -67940
A). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
Board member Joseph Palacios abstained from all actions on the following Items.25.A., B., & C.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Penitas Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #30".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Penitas Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
Meeting proceeded to adjournment.
Board member Joseph Palacios abstained from all actions on the following Items.25.A., B., & C.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
B). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "Penitas Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #30".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering | 98.0 | 1 |
| Perez Consulting Engineers | 94.3 | 3 |
| South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC | 90.0 | 5 |
| Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC | 92.0 | 4 |
| Javier Hinojosa Engineering | 95.6 | 2 |
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
C). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L & G Engineering for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "Penitas Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 2 - 0 – Unanimously
Meeting proceeded to adjournment.
Attachments:
26.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
B.
Pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; and/or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
C.
AI -67955
Notice of loss and potential claim - Lexington Insurance Group for Dominium Management Services
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
27.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
C.
AI -67956
Notice of loss and potential claim - Lexington Insurance Group for Dominium Management Services
Will submit to insurance carrier.
Meting proceeded back to Item.19.
Will submit to insurance carrier.
Meting proceeded back to Item.19.
28.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
No action taken on this item.
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
No action taken on this item.
29.
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
No action taken on this item.
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
No action taken on this item.
30.
Adjourn
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
There being no further business to come before said
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 4th day of December, 2018
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on December 4, 2018.
Signed this 4th day of DECEMBER 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 4th day of December, 2018
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on December 4, 2018.
Signed this 4th day of DECEMBER 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy