Discussion and possible action to authorize a professional services agreement between Webb County and John Enriquez, M.D. for Jail Inmate Mental Health Services for a forty-three (43) month agreement term effective March 01, 2025 through September 30, 2028 with two (2) – one year options to extend ending September 30, 2030 pursuant to the Texas Government Code; §2254.008 (Contract for Professional Services of Physicians, Optometrists, and Registered Nurses) and to further authorize General Counsel to negotiate the terms, conditions and set fees and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-4070-001-432001 (Professional Services)]
 
Issue: Negotiations with current awarded firm have been terminated.  Recommendation to consider a professional service agreement with John Enriquez, M.D. in accordance with the Section 2254.008 of the Texas Local Government Code.
 
Solution: Consideration to authorize a professional services agreement for requested services with recommended Physician.  A contract awarded under this section is not subject to competitive advertising and proposal evaluation requirements.
 
Result: If approved, negotiations will be initiated to determine terms, conditions and required fees for requested professional services for execution of professional services agreement subject to final approval by Webb County Commissioners Court.

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