Utilities - Exemption from Competitive Bidding

The contract is an exemption from competitive bidding for various utility services, including electricity, gas, water, and other utility services, as allowed by the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(7). The exemption is requested by the Collin County Purchasing Department to allow for timely processing of purchase orders for utility relocations. The contract does not have a specific dollar amount value, as it is an exemption from competitive bidding. Key aspects of the contract include: • The exemption is granted for utility services that can only be obtained from one source, due to the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or monopolies. • The exemption is allowed under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(7)(A and C). • The contract does not have a specific start or end date, but it is effective as of the date of the court order. • The contract does not have a specific dollar amount value, as it is an exemption from competitive bidding.