Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on rejecting proposals submitted on RFP T1173 Billing Services for the EMS Department and request that information related to competition be excepted pursuant to Texas Government Code 552.104 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals under new RFP T2147.

It is the recommendation that we reject all submissions to RFP T1773 EMS Billing to allow for revisions to the Specifications that would serve in the best interest of the county. An exemption is requested Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 552.104. EXCEPTION: INFORMATION RELATED TO COMPETITION OR BIDDING. (a) Information is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021 if it is information that, if released, would give advantage to a competitor or bidder. Point of contact is Beth Jones. The funding source is 01.0100.0540.004101 Collection Fees. The current budget (FY21) amount is $510,000.00.