1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services.

2. Presentation of the scoring and grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioners' Court of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County's Approved "Pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of Palmview, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 27 & 28 (2014 & 2015) Palmview Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements funds.

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the highest ranked firm ________________________________ for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year Year 27 & 28 (2014 & 2015) Palmview Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements Project.

A. Supplemental [Revised] Schematic Design:
Acceptance and approval of the Supplemental [Revised] Schematic Design by ERO in a deliverable form that can be utilized in connection with the final phases for the Design & Construction of a New Hidalgo County Courthouse at no cost to Hidalgo County

B. Legal Counsel:
1. Exemption from competitive bidding requirement under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024(a)(4), a professional service;

2. Authority to negotiate a Letter of Engagement with the law firm of Porter Hedge, LLP, Hon. David D. Peden [pronounced Payden] in connection with assisting Hidalgo County including, but not limited to, the following scopes of legal services:

a. negotiating the final form of agreement (AIA form of agreements) for the last phases (where applicable): design development, construction documents, bidding or negotiation, construction/contract administration, project close-out & warranty which includes the architects obligation to engage Civil, MEP, HVAC & Structural services;
b. providing HCCC with information on the different options on methods of construction (i.e. conventional, design-build, cmar, etc.);
c. assist HC with the preparation of any and all procurement packets that will be required for the design and construction of a new courthouse including the contracts required for same;
d. define the role and scope of services for the engagement of a Project Manager, if HCCC so opts;
e. other services as may be defined by CC;

C. Nomination of at least 3 firms from HC current approved "pools" of professional services providers:
1. County's obligation for professional services under construction project:
a. Geo Technical;
b. Materials Testing;
c. Surveyors;
d. Civil Engineer;

D. Architect
Nomination of at least 3 firms from HC current approved "pool' of Architectural Firms to complete the final phases for the Design and Construction of a New Courthouse [i.e. design development, construction documents; bidding or negotiation phase, construction/contract administration, & project close-out and warranty phases.

A. Action to rescind suspension and resume Hidalgo County AIA Contract No. C-13-072A-11-19 with Couric Enterprises, LLC dba Foremost Construction for "Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 -Construction of a Community Resource Center in San Carlos" by authorizing architect of record Mata Garcia Architects, LLP, to proceed to notify contractor via attached formal letter of Commissioners' Court action to resume construction work as of March 7th, 2016.

B. Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 5 for modifications to building in the amount of $133,000.00 and an extension of 537 days for Contract No. C-13-072A-11-19 with Couric Enterprises, LLC dba Foremost Construction as reviewed/approved by project architect of record, Mata-Garcia Architects, LLP for: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 -"Construction of a Community Resource Center in San Carlos" with authority for County Judge, or Court Member to execute document.

A. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 11 in the amount of $34,675.00 from Central Air and Heating Services, Inc., awarded contractor for the Sheriff’s Office “Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Roof &/or Air Condition Repairs &/or Replacement”, as certified for payment by project engineer, Chanin Engineering;

B. Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 13159-14 in the amount of $599.00, submitted by Chanin Engineering, LLC, contracted engineer for the “Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement” C-13-133-07-09.