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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
APRIL 19, 2022
10:00 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location.  Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
 
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive

 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   Open Forum
 
6.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. AI-85314   Proclamation declaring May 5, 2022 as National Day of Prayer in Hidalgo County Click to View
 
B. AI-85481   Approval of Proclamation declaring April 30 as National Therapy Animal Day. Click to View
 
C. AI-85479   Approval of Proclamation declaring April as Stress Awareness Month. Click to View
 
D. AI-85480   Approval of Proclamation declaring April 8, 2022 as Community Health Worker Day. Click to View
 
7.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-85229   Proclamation declaring April 24-30, 2022 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Click to View
 
B. AI-85436   Proclamation declaring April 30th as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Click to View
 
C. AI-85429   DA - Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924304 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View
 
D. AI-85433   DA - Victims Unit Court Advocate Project (VUCAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VUCAP Grant #3596403 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View
 
E. AI-85347   Title IV-E (1100)
Approval for County Judge to sign the Title IV-E Signature authority Designation Form 2031. Click to View
 
8.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. AI-85340   Recognition of Pastor Victor Ramirez in honor of Volunteer Recognition Month for being a great humanitarian to the residents of Hidalgo County.  Click to View
 
B. AI-85216   Sheriff Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG)  (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to work overtime for the FY 2021 OPSG under conditional approval from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) in relation to the FY 2021 (03/01/2022 - 02/28/2023) Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $1,117,000.00.
2. Authorization to pay overtime from General Fund until such time the grant award is received and accepted Click to View
 
9.   Constable Pct. #1:
 
A. AI-85425   Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Cesar Solis as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012 Click to View
 
10.   Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. AI-85503   Constable Pct. 3 - FY 2022 Operation Slowdown Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 STEP - Operation Slowdown Grant with the Texas Department of Transportation through TXDOT E-grants for the period of June 7, 2022 to June 21, 2022.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2022 STEP Operation Slowdown to designate Judge Richard Cortez, as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents. Click to View
 
11.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. AI-85519   Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and the Learning for Life, with authorization for County Judge Richard Cortez and Learning for Life to execute the MOU. Click to View
 
B. AI-85492   Constable Pct. 4 - FY 2022 Operation Slowdown Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 STEP - Operation Slowdown Grant with the Texas Department of Transportation through TXDOT E-grants for the period of June 7, 2022 to June 21, 2022.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2022 STEP Operation Slowdown to designate Judge Richard Cortez, as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents. Click to View
 
C. AI-85407   Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Rolando Perez, Jr. as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.  Click to View
 
D. AI-85349   Requesting consideration and approval on the acceptance of one (1) male Belgian Malinois Canine ("Kalix") a cadaver dog, for the Constable Precinct 4 Department for the utilization of human remains detection which will be donated by Deputy Constable Javier Solis, and its inclusion in the County Inventory list. Upon the K-9's retirement, separation and/or impeding medical conditions, the K-9 will be returned to Deputy J. Solis for safe care. Click to View
 
12.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
 
B. AI-85509   Discussion, consideration and action to amend the Classification and Compensation Plan Policies and Procedures, section 8.03 subparagraph 3 Discretionary Step District Attorney subject to final review by the Human Resources Department and legal approval. Click to View
 
C. AI-85421   CSLFRF/ARPA (1290):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 05/09/2022:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 115-268 0001 Registered Nurse III 15
Create 115-268 0002 - 0015 Clerk I 01
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D. AI-85428   Urban County - CDBG (1288):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/25/2022:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 250-001 0034 Coordinator I, UCP 09
Create 250-001 0037 Monitor II 12
Create 250-001 0038 - 0039 Coordinator II, UCP 11
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E. AI-85437   CRIM DA (1100) / CJD-VAP (1281) :
Approval of the following personnel action effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Allowance Amount
Add Supplemental Allowance 080-002 0111 Director, Victims Unit 19 -
080-017 0005 $2,937.00

CRIM DA (1100) / DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1225):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 2 080-002 0006 Assistant District Attorney IV 19
080-015 0004
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13.   Urban County:
 
A. AI-85445   Presentation and approval of Proclamation declaring April 11th – April 15th,2022 as CDBG Week.  Click to View
 
B. AI-85419   1.  Urban County Program is requesting County Commissioner’s Court approval to reaffirm/adopt the following Civil Rights requirements for the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) funding through a TxCDBG grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Colonia Funds: Construction Contract No. CFC21-0418:

  1.) Citizen Participation Plan (UCPs dated Feb 2, 2021);
  2.) Excessive Force Policy (TDA Form A1003);
  3.) Fair Housing Policy (TDA Form A1015);
  4.) Section 504 Policy Against Discrimination based on Handicap and Grievance Procedures (TDA Form 1004); and
  5.) Code of Conduct (TDA Form A1002).

2. Consideration and approval of Resolution regarding Civil Rights for the (TxCDBG) grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture Colonia Funds: Construction Contract No. CFC21-0418:

3. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all contractual documents associated with the aforementioned policies/procedures/resolution as required by the TDA for Colonia Funds: Construction Contract No. CFC21-0418. Click to View
 
C. AI-85423   1.  Urban County Program (UCP) is requesting Commissioner’s Court consideration and approval to appoint the UCP Director as the Civil Rights/Section 504 Standards/Equal Opportunity/Fair Housing Officer to ensure compliance for the following:
  • Nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulations implementing Civil Rights, Section 504, Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing Officers for the TxCDBG/TDA Colonia Funds: Construction Contract  No. CFC21-0418;

2.  UCP is requesting Commissioner’s Court consideration and approval to appoint the UCP Director as the Labor Standards Officer and Assistant Director as an alternative to ensure compliance for the following:
  • The GLO regulations implementing Davis-Bacon Labor Standards for the TxCDBG/TDA Colonia Funds: Construction Contract No. CFC21-0418; and

3.  UCP is requesting Commissioner’s Court consideration and approval to appoint the UCP Director as the Section 3 Coordinator to ensure compliance for the following:
  • The GLO regulations implementing Section 3 requirements for the TxCDBG/TDA Colonia Funds: Construction Contract No. CFC21-0418.
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D. AI-85448   "Subject to compliance with HB 1295" the Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Javier Hinojosa Engineering in the amount of $46,000.00 utilizing CDBG FY 34 (2021) Donna Street Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1.
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14.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. AI-85470   Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department Tuberculosis Program and Judge Mario E. Ramirez Jr. Juvenile Justice Center with signature authority by Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez and Chief Administrative Officer, Eduardo Olivarez.  The purpose is to cooperate for the exchange of governmental services related to the requirements of the Texas Department of State Health Services Tuberculosis Work Plan.   Click to View
 
B. AI-85491   Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $195,274.40 from the Medicaid Administrative Claiming program for the quarter of July to September 2021 and appropriation of the same.   Click to View
 
C. AI-85390   1.  Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to e-sign the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control grant no. HHS001182200020 and related documents.
2.  Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $915,989.00 and to appropriate the same and the appropriation of $183,198.00 in local match funds.
3.  Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $8,000.00 for the TB Control program income and appropriation of the same.   Click to View
 
D. AI-85383   Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to e-sign the ELC-COVID grant contract HHS000812700025 Amendment No. 2.  The purpose of the amendment is to add a no-cost extension with a new termination date to July 31, 2024.   Click to View
 
E. AI-85337   1.  Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant contract No. 537-18-0176-00001, Amendment No. 8 with a contract term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and for County Judge to e-sign the amendment and the Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Certification.  
2.  Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by County Auditor in the amount of $592,548.00 and to appropriate the same and the appropriation of the local match in the amount of $59,255.00. Click to View
 
F. AI-85460   MEDICAID ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMING(MAC)PROGRAM INCOME(1293): Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by the County Auditor in the amount of $88,146.48 from the Medicaid Administrative Claiming(MAC)program income generated during 2021 and appropriation of the same. Click to View
 
15.   Emergency Management:
 
A. AI-85401   Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding approval to apply for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, FEMA-DR-4485 (COVID-19 Pandemic), with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.  Click to View
 
B. AI-85398   Approval of Certificate of Completion of the Hidalgo County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan and authority for the County Judge to execute documents. Click to View
 
16.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. AI-85446   Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept amendment No. 1 to the FY 2021 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Disaster Relief Supplemental Funds (Stage III) Contract #61210003565 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
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17.   Elections Administration:
 
A. AI-85403   1.  Discussion on Election Updates.    
2. Approval of the 2022 May Local Entities Elections Service Contracts between Hidalgo County and the following entities:
  • Engelman Irrigation District
  • South Texas College
  • The City of Mercedes
  • The City of Palmhurst
3.  Discussion, consideration, and approval of the May 24, 2022 Early Voting Primary Runoff Schedule. Click to View
 
18.   Public Defender's Office:
 
A. AI-85415   FY 22/23 TIDC Supplemental Improvement Grant Program:
Requesting permission to submit an application under the Mental Health Defender Programs and Indigent Defense Programs to Address Pandemic-Related Backlogs from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission. Click to View
 
19.   WIC:
 
A. AI-85388   WIC Lactation Support Center Services (1292):
1. Requesting approval to accept the FY2023 Department of State Health Services Lactation Support Center Services Strategic Expansion (LSCS-SEP) renewal contract HHS000455900001 Amendment No.3 for Hidalgo County Health Human Services contract, for the period of September 1, 2022, and extend the termination date to August 31, 2023, in the amount of $200,000.00. 
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to DocuSign the Signature Page for Amendment No.3 Contract HHS 000455900001 
3. Requesting approval for the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $200,000.00 approved by the County Auditor.
4. Requesting approval of the FY23 Budget Appropriation in the amount of $200,000.00. Click to View
 
20.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. AI-85482   Discussion, consideration, and action ratifying grant application submitted on 4/14/2022 by Hidalgo County under Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) FY 2022 Grant Program to U.S. Department of Transportation for Nolana Loop Corridor Project. Click to View
 
B. AI-85474   Requesting approval of the 3rd Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Precinct 1 and the City of Alamo to allow for an additional 90 days for construction and updated cost estimate to the Crockett Ave. Project.   Click to View
 
21.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. AI-85515   Re-appointment of a member to the Hidalgo County Housing Authority Board by Pct. #2 for May 4, 2022 - May 4, 2024, term. Click to View
 
B. AI-85516   Appointment of Representative and Alternate to the Amigos Del Valle Board. Click to View
 
C. AI-85511  
 
D. AI-85434   Requesting approval to accept counter-offers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcel 13, and 24 associated with the Pct 2 Eldora Road Project from FM 3362 (Jackson Rd) to Veterans Blvd (I Rd) (ROW CSJ:0921-02-404) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form. Click to View
 
22.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
 
A. AI-85489   1.  Acceptance and approval of Condemnation Settlement Agreement with United Irrigation District for FM 676 Project (SH 107 to Taylor Road) and authorization for the County Judge to execute the Agreement.

2.  Approval for Hidalgo County to issue payment of $40,000. to United Irrigation District as full compensation and release of its interest in parcels, 2, 4, 10, 17, 32, 54, 62, 67, 71, 81, 82, 84, 85, 101, 107, 119, 126, 128, 130, 166, 167, and 168. Click to View
 
B. AI-85496   1. Requesting approval of a License Agreement for Road Right-of-Way with Mr. Ruben Reyna for the FM 681 Project Parcel 65.

2.  Approval for Hidalgo County to issue payment of $3,263. to Mr. Ruben Reyna for the Road Right-of-Way.
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C. AI-85366   1. Acceptance and approval of Permit with Hidalgo County Irrigation District (HCID) No. 6 and authorization for the County Judge to execute the Permit.

2. Approval for Hidalgo County to issue payment of $26,413.67 to Hidalgo County Irrigation District (HCID) No. 6 for land acquisition and administrative expenses of the District's expense related to Parcel 8 of the Liberty Road Phase I Project. Click to View
 
23.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A. AI-85355   Requesting approval to name a 30' private road easement along and between Tracts 121 and 122 out of the San Salvador Del Tule Grant, Hidalgo County, TX, as Mina Rica Service Road for 911 purposes as recommended by the LRGVDC 911 Department. Click to View
 
24.   Budget & Management:
 
A.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. AI-85394   Pct. 4 Various R&B Programs (1200):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,121,584.92 from the R&B unassigned fund balance for various Pct. 4 R&B programs to fund operating expenditures.
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25.  
Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
 
A.   Hidalgo County
 
1. AI-85475   A. Requesting approval of Amendment No.1 to contract C-20-137-05-19 with Sign Language Interpreters, L.L.C. dba A Sign Language to correct the end term date from May 19, 2020 to May 19, 2022.

B. Requesting authority to exercise the first (1) of two (2) available extensions from May 20, 2022 to May 19, 2023 under the same rates, terms and conditions for contract C-20-137-05-19 with Sign Language Interpreters, L.L.C. dba A Sign Language. Click to View
 
2. AI-85488   Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to contract C-20-114-04-21 with Platinum Translation, L.L.C. to correct the term to reflect three (3) one (1) year extensions under the same rates, terms and conditions. Click to View
 
B.  
Executive Office
 
1. AI-85424   Presentation of the sole bid received and meeting all specifications for the purpose of award and approval of contract to Upper Valley Mailing Services, LLC for project titled: "Mailing Services" through RFSQ 2021-176-04-08-JLC; authority for County Judge to sign any required documents.
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2. AI-85102   Requesting acceptance and approval of a quote submitted by Johnson Controls, under TIPS Contract No. 18010101, for the HVAC Automation Controls for the Justice Center located in Precinct 4 in the total amount of $_______.  Click to View
 
C.   Health & Human Services:
 
1. AI-85408   Requesting approval of Supplemental #2 to C-20-183-07-21, to the awarded and assigned Civil Engineer, SAMES, to extend agreement from July 20, 2022 to July 20, 2023, through Construction of the Bio-Safety Lab Project. Click to View
 
2. AI-85430   A. Requesting authority to approve Construction/Project Manager (B2Z Engineering, LLC) request to subcontract the listed subcontractor, Brownstone Consultants, LLC.

B. Requesting approval of Supplemental #2 to Work Authorization #3 of C-20-204-06-09, to the awarded Construction/Project Manager B2Z Engineering, LLC, for an increase of $129,965.55 for sub-consulting Brownstone Consultants, LLC to provide Construction Management for the Hidalgo County Bio-Safety Lab Project.  Click to View
 
D.   Pct. 1
 
1. AI-85499   Requesting approval of the following Change Order for Texas Cordia Construction, LLC [C-19-274-04-07], as recommended by the project engineer, SAMES, in connection to HC Precinct No.1-Mile 6 W Road Project (Mile 9 to Mile 11). 
 
Description Total Amount
Change Order No.6
*Modifications to the construction based on two conflicts identified in the field.		 $134,012.35
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2. AI-84318   Requesting approval of the following Change Order for Texas Cordia Construction, LLC [C-19-274-04-07], as recommended by the project engineer, SAMES, in connection to HC Precinct No.1-Mile 6 W Road Project (Mile 9 to Mile 11). 
 
Description Total Amount
Change Order No.5
*Changes to contract time based on various circumstances outside the contractor's control.
* Adds 4 months to the Quantity of Item [502-6001] Barricades, Signs and Traffics Handling for the corresponding traffic control.		 $19,600.00
Click to View
 
E.   Pct. 3
 
1. AI-85422   Requesting approval of Change Order No. 3 [C-20-294-02-23] with REIM Construction, Inc. for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 - Mile 3 N. Road Project (Tom Gill Road to FM 492 [Goodwin Road]) as recommended by project engineer, B2Z Engineering and subject to receipt of TXDOT letter of concurrence.
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F.   Pct. 4
 
1. AI-85348   Requesting approval of Amendment No.2 to contract C-16-108-04-05 with LPJ Family Limited Partnership to renew and extend the term of the lease agreement for five(5) additional one (1) year periods with the first of these five (5) additional one (1) year terms commencing on April 27, 2022, subject to 1295. Click to View
 
G.   IT Department
 
1. AI-85473   Requesting approval to enter into managed detection and response service through our membership with SHI(Contract # Dir-TSO-4291) awarded vendor, Rapid 7 in the amount of $17,955.00 with authority for County Judge to sign any required documentation. Click to View
 
H.   Facilities Management
 
1. AI-85373  
Approval of Work Authorization #2 to C-21-0519-12-28 with Terracon (Precinct 4 On-Call Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services Agreement) to provide Geotechnical Testing Services in the amount of $9,021.40 for the Resurface/Reconstruction of L2 and L3 Parking Lots Project. 
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I.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. AI-85514   Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for the "Access Control and Camera Upgrades to the Adult Detention Facility Project", including the re-advertising, if applicable, subject to purchasing and legal review/approval. Click to View
 
2. AI-85354   Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension (C-20-025-02-19) for Polygraph Examiner under for unforeseen delay of award for the next term under the same terms, rates, and conditions; while we complete the procurement process, subject to purchasing and legal review/approval. Click to View
 
3. AI-85426   Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for Purchase of Mattresses including the re-advertising, if applicable, subject to purchasing and legal review/approval. Click to View
 
4. AI-85458   Requesting authority to submit Rio Grande Valley Communications Group (RGVCG) ILA Data Collection Sheet to enter into a new ICA for radio service for our law enforcement departments with authority for Sheriff Eddie Guerra to sign any/and all supporting documentation.  Click to View
 
5. AI-85306   Requesting approval to purchase four (4) Casebook Growth subscriptions and one (1) Lightspeed '22 Implementation for a one (1) year term in the amount $3,351.00, with authority for County Judge or Executive Officer to sign any and/or all supporting documentation.  Click to View
 
J.   Auditor's Office
 
1. AI-85465   A. Presentation of Evaluation Committee's Scoring grid results for the purpose of HCCC ranking the responses received for RFQ No. 22-0106-03-28-ABV -"Professional Governmental Accounting and Reporting Services";
  Guillermo Reyna CPA Martinez Rosario and Co. LLP Lance, Soll and Lunghard LLP
Evaluator 1 60 85 100
Rank      

B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to commence negotiations for a contract with the highest ranked respondent__________________________for Professional Governmental Accounting and Reporting Services. Click to View
 
K.   District Attorney
 
1. AI-85490   Requesting approval to execute Amendment #4 between Hidalgo County and Elite Transport & Clean-Up Services for "Dead Body Pickup and Transport Services" [C-18-149-11-06] Click to View
 
L.   County Clerk
 
1. AI-85307   Requesting approval to continue the preservation of Deed and Official Record Books by page Phase M&N with TXMAS awarded vendor, Kofile Technologies, Inc, under contract# TXMAS 18-3602, in the amount of $360,640.00 through REQ# 00451246.  Click to View
 
M.   Co. Wide
 
1. AI-85450   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the TX LGC 262.024(A)(4) "professional service";

B. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved pool of Professional Engineering Service providers required for El Paraiso Project.
  APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. Halff Associates, Inc.
Evaluator #1 84 90 96
Evaluator #2 92 94 96
Evaluator #3 91 93 95
Evaluator #4 87 82 92
Evaluator #5 82 92 97
Total  436 451 476
Rank      

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____ for Professional Engineering Services for El Paraiso Project.
 
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2. AI-85456   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the TX LGC 262.024(A)(4) "professional service";

B. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved pool of Construction/Project Management Service providers required for El Paraiso Project.
  AG3 Group, LLC APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC Brownstone Consultants, LLC
Evaluator #1 80 85 92
Evaluator #2 92 94 95
Evaluator #3 92 91 96
Evaluator #4 87 86 89
Evaluator #5 89 83 94
Total  440 439 466
Rank      

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____ for Construction/Project Management Services for El Paraiso Project. Click to View
 
3. AI-85457   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the TX LGC 262.024(A)(4) "professional service";

B. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved pool of Geotechnical/Construction Materials Testing Service providers required for El Paraiso Project.
  B2Z Engineering, LLC HVJ South Central Texas - M&J Inc. L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Evaluator #1 95 93 90
Evaluator #2 96 91 93
Evaluator #3 96 90 94
Evaluator #4 90 86 89
Evaluator #5 99 90 95
Total  476 450 461
Rank      

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____ for Geotechnical/Construction Materials Testing Services for El Paraiso Project. Click to View
 
26.   Executive Office:
 
A.   Presentation for discussion of the following: 
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
 
B. AI-85352   Presentation by AuctionHouse regarding the Online Tax Sale foreclosure auctions set to begin May 3, 2022 Click to View
 
C. AI-85351   Discussion, consideration and action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between County of Hidalgo and Rio Grande Valley Communications Group Click to View
 
D. AI-85374   Approval to accept settlement check from Fred Loya Insurance Company in the amount of $235.00 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Fire Marshal) Click to View
 
E. AI-85500   Discussion and action on Appointment of Interim Budget Officer Click to View
 
27. AI-85466   Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act Funds
a. ILA with UTRGV - Lab Services
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions Click to View
 
28.   Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.   Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code.
 
C.   Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation
 
D. AI-85442   County of Hidalgo v. Gabriela Yolanda Soria & Jose Rigoberto Soria (Cause No. SC22-0031-J21) Click to View
 
E. AI-85462   Cause #CL-21-2369-E; Lisa Marie Cantu vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
F. AI-85440   Claim of Lucio Ramos, Jr. Click to View
 
G. AI-85438   Cause No. 4198-21-F; Marcos Antonio Hernandez, et al v. City of Alamo, et al Click to View
 
29.  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."

B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
 
30.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.   Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency
 
D. AI-85443   County of Hidalgo v. Gabriela Yolanda Soria & Jose Rigoberto Soria (Cause No. SC22-0031-J21) Click to View
 
E. AI-85463   Cause #CL-21-2369-E; Lisa Marie Cantu vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
F. AI-85441   Claim of Lucio Ramos, Jr. Click to View
 
G. AI-85439   Cause No. 4198-21-F; Marcos Antonio Hernandez, et al v. City of Alamo, et al Click to View
 
31.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
32.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
33.   Adjourn
 

    

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