Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County RFQ 26-4090-01 for Architect Services for the Burnet County Facilities Master Plan, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. The Commissioners Court shall interview: (a) interview RFQ Respondent Parkhill, RFQ Respondent Lopez, and RFQ Respondent BSW; and thereafter (b) select (by ranking) the best qualified vendor for this matter on

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Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Burnet County RFQ 26-4090-01 for Architect Services for the Burnet County Facilities Master Plan, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. The Commissioners Court shall interview: (a) interview RFQ Respondent Parkhill, RFQ Respondent Lopez, and RFQ Respondent BSW; and thereafter (b) select (by ranking) the best qualified vendor for this matter on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services; (c) authorize the County Judge to initiate and complete negotiations with the highest rank vendor to determine a fair and reasonable price; and (d) direct that the County Judge thereafter deliver and present the results of that negotiation to the Commissioners Court for full consideration and a recorded vote-action by the Court on the proposed engagement agreement with said vendor as required by law. (Wilson)

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.