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Hidalgo County court approves $2.2M in vehicle equipment purchases, multiple contracts and work authorizations

Hidalgo County Commissioners Court & Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Board of Directors · April 14, 2026
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Summary

During a combined Drainage District and Commissioners Court session, officials approved numerous procurements and contracts, including authority to outfit 74 leased county vehicles with radios, cameras and safety equipment at a not-to-exceed $2,225,020.46 and negotiated services tied to courthouse and infrastructure projects.

Hidalgo County Commissioners on Thursday approved a package of procurement actions that county officials said are needed to support ongoing construction, public-safety and fleet operations.

The court authorized purchases of aftermarket equipment (radios, lighting and camera systems) for 74 leased county vehicles through an existing membership program, with staff estimating a total not-to-exceed cost of $2,225,020.46. Purchasing department representative…

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