Discussion on various components of the Design & Construction of a New Hidalgo County Courthouse, including, but not limited to:

A. Recommendation/Options on the method/type of insurance programs required/recommended:

1. Hon. John Hawkins recommended consideration of: Global Insurance and Bond Program, aka, OCIP-Owner Controlled Insurance Policy to include - Commercial General Liability/Workers Compensation; also discuss Builders Risk and Professional Liability Coverage;

2. Hon. John Hawkins identified a construction insurance broker who might be able to assist HC in determining all aspects of an OCIP, such as: drafting specifications/requirements for the procurement of the OCIP, as well as other insurance issues related to other policies needed;

3. HC staff on options on how to procure the consulting services of an insurance expert to assist in the aforementioned insurance matters; possibilities:

a. Exemption of a professional insurance broker with experience in this field and precluded from participation in the procurement process;

b. Drafting and development of a RFP for a consultant to assist HC in the aforementioned insurance matters;

B. Status of the current draft RFQ drafted and developed by Hon. John Hawkins, Porter Hedges, LLP for the procurement of Program Management Services to assist in the New Courthouse Project and as sent to Hon. Steve Crain, Atlas & Hall for review and comment as to form [as requested through Hon. Ramon Garcia, HC Judge]:

1. Draft of customized "Exhibit C" - by Hon. Hawkins insert in RFQ-Program Manager Services so as to permit the continuation of procurement process while Insurance issues finalized on a parallel track;

2. Completion of the Evaluation/Scoring Sheets subject to the finalization of the RFQ packet evaluation criteria with acceptance and approval of all components including the legal review by Hon. S. Crain.