Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of one (1) morgue refrigerated container and/or trailer for the Medical Examiners Office with a low floor easy access ramp system, and optional accessories such as an aluminum racking system, a diesel generator and a cadaver hydraulic lift, if required and to further authorize the use of the general reserve fund - capital outlay account and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-470000 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Capital Outlay)]

Issue: The leased refrigerated trailer is no longer cooling properly and Lessor has informed the Medical Examiners Office that it will no longer continue leasing the unit to Webb County. 
 
Solution: Consideration to purchase one refrigerated unit for the Medical Examiners operation from the recommended options presented by the County Purchasing Agent. 
 
Result: If approved, a new refrigerated unit will supplant the existing leased unit that needs to be returned to Lessor.

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On July 22, 2024, item no. 25, the commissioners court authorized the Purchasing Agent to secure competitive bid proposals for one (1) bumper pull mobile morgue expansion trailer with a capacity of up to 40 cadavers, low floor easy access ramp system, aluminum racking system, a diesel generator and optional pricing for a cadaver hydraulic lift.