Brewster County approves RFP to buy building for Study Butte health clinic

Brewster County commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 4 to approve a request for proposals and advertising to purchase a customized building intended to serve as a health care clinic in Study Butte.

Judge Greg P. Henington presented a draft Request for Proposal and a proposed advertisement for the RFP, saying the county would own the building and the clinic would be operated through the local Hospital District. "The building would be owned by the county but would be used for the clinic through the Hospital District," the court record states. After Judge Henington moved to approve the RFP and advertising, Commissioner Sara Colando seconded the motion; the court approved it 5-0.

The approved action authorizes county staff to publish the RFP and solicit proposals for purchase of a customized clinic building. The minutes do not specify a budget, timeline for procurement, or any preferred vendors; those details were not included in the posted record and therefore are not reported here.

The approval is procedural: it starts the procurement process by seeking proposals and advertising; it does not itself award a contract or finalize funding. The court scheduled its next special meeting for Feb. 11, 2025, in Study Butte, where follow-up items could appear on the agenda.

Actions taken at the meeting and the official minutes indicate the court considered the RFP and advertising presented and approved them by voice vote with all five members present voting yes. The minutes do not record public comment on the RFP or further discussion of clinic operations, funding sources, or site specifics.