Court names ACG Systems preferred installer for North Texas Regional Airport tower equipment

The Grayson County Commissioners Court designated ACG Systems as the preferred installer for proprietary traffic control tower equipment at North Texas Regional Airport, citing specialized experience and a staff recommendation.

An airport staff member presented the request, noting the installation is specialized and may not fall under standard competitive procurement because of provisions in the Texas Transportation Code for professional services. The staff presentation referenced a county vendor (Quintus) that also recommended ACG Systems. The presenter said Bill (a county staff member) would assist in the work.

Commissioner Marsh moved to approve ACG Systems as the preferred installer; Commissioner Arthur seconded. The court approved the motion by voice vote. The court emphasized that the choice reflected expertise rather than a lowest-bidder approach; no contract amount or final award was announced during the meeting.

Why it matters

The designation affects future procurement and installation work at North Texas Regional Airport. Because the court framed the work as specialized and potentially subject to a professional-services procurement path, the county will likely proceed with direct negotiation or a qualification-based selection rather than a lowest-bid solicitation.

Clarifying details

The transcript records that the item "doesn't necessarily qualify for procurement, due to transportation code and it's a professional service." The court explicitly noted a preference not to select the lowest bidder for this item because of the importance of the equipment and installation.

Follow-up

Airport administration and the county attorney/procurement staff will need to finalize contracting steps in accordance with applicable statutes and county procurement rules. The county did not present a final contract or dollar amount for the installation at the meeting.