Discussion and possible action to enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with Rafael Dueñas, for the purpose of providing bi-national liaison services regarding trade promotion and investment attraction to the county, sister city program coordination, government relations and advocacy with Mexico, and assisting with relations between the county and Mexican counterparts regarding the development and construction of the "4/5 bridge", for a one-year period beginning March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, subject to negotiations as to compensation for said consulting services, authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (General Fund-General Operating Exp - Administration - Operational Reserve]

Issue: At its October 15, 2024 meeting, the Commissioners Court authorized the establishment of a Bi-National Committee with the intention of creating international relationships with Mexico based on trade, economic development, business, cultural, educational and information exchange. The court directed the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Qualifications for consulting services for an International-Binational Relations Liaison person.  

Solution: At its January 13, 2025 meeting, the Commissioners Court awarded Request for Qualifications 2025-005 "Consulting Services for an International-Binational Relations Liaison" to two proposers: (1) Cross-National Advisory Partners and (2) Rafael Dueñas.

Result: Approving a contract with Rafael Dueñas will allow Webb County to better develop International-Binational relations with Mexico in order to bring trade, economic development, and business to Webb County.

Issue: At its October 15, 2024 meeting, the Commissioners Court authorized the establishment of a Bi-National Committee with the intention of creating international relationships with Mexico based on trade, economic development, business, cultural, educational and information exchange. The court directed the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Qualifications for consulting services for an International-Binational Relations Liaison person.  

Solution: At its January 13, 2025 meeting, the Commissioners Court awarded Request for Qualifications 2025-005 "Consulting Services for an International-Binational Relations Liaison" to two proposers: (1) Cross-National Advisory Partners and (2) Rafael Dueñas.

Result: Approving a contract with Rafael Dueñas will allow Webb County to better develop International-Binational relations with Mexico in order to bring trade, economic development, and business to Webb County.

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