Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure competitive sealed proposals for the Heating, Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) System Upgrades to both the Justice of the Peace Office building located at 901 South Milmo and the Casa Ortiz property located at 915 Zaragoza Street in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 262.030 (Alternative Competitive Proposal Procedure for Certain Goods and Services) and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: The Building Maintenance department is recommending upgrades to the existing HVAC systems at both locations identified in the subject area. The total cost is anticipated to exceed $50,000.00. Formal competitive proposals will be required to comply with the State procurement laws.
Solution: Consider authorizing the Purchasing Agent to seek competitive proposals to secure the best value proposal for Webb County in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.030, which also permits the governing body to seek best and final offers prior to award and execution of contract. The purchasing agent recommends this delivery method and is seeking consent from the Court to use it in order to secure formal proposals.
Result: Consider authorizing the Purchasing Agent to seek competitive proposals to secure the best value proposal for Webb County in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.030, which also permits the governing body to seek best and final offers prior to award and execution of contract. The purchasing agent recommends this delivery method and is seeking consent from the Court to use it in order to secure formal proposals.