Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure competitive cooperative pricing for the Courthouse Annex Fencing project in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 and to further authorize the Purchasing Agent to initiate the process of obtaining an electric meter from AEP to provide power to the vehicular gate and any other electrical requirements that may be needed for this project subject to the Texas Local Government Code; §271.101 and §271.102, Cooperative Purchasing program and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-470000 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Capital Outlay)]
 
Issue: Due to recent vandalism at the County Courthouse to County units after hours, an 8’ anti-scaling fence with a vehicular gate and pedestrian gate is recommended to provide additional parking to Courthouse staff and to park County units after hours in a secure location.     
 
Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure competitive cooperative pricing from vendors that have met the competitive bidding requirements of the State with fencing installation experience with government entities to include the process of securing an electric meter to provide power for gate motor and, if authorized, for security lighting to protect county property after hours. 
 
Result: If approved, the Purchasing Agent will proceed and return to Commissioners Court with a recommendation of award and to secure permission for General Counsel to execute a contract between Webb County and the selected bidder for the awarded sum.

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