Jim Wells County is considering applying to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for the 2022 Colonia Construction Fund Services of the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program.  Accordingly, Jim Wells County is seeking to contract with a qualified construction/planning consultant to assist in applying and, if funded, in fulfilling contractual compliance with TDA.   Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 25th, 2022, to be considered. The County reserves the right to negotiate with any and all firms or consultants that submit proposals as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act.

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Jim Wells County is considering applying to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for the 2022 Colonia Construction Fund Services of the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program.  Accordingly, Jim Wells County is seeking to contract with a qualified Engineering/Architectural/Surveying firm(s) to assist in applying and, if funded, in fulfilling contractual compliance with TDA.  Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 25th, 2022, to be considered. The County reserves the right to negotiate with any and all firms or consultants that submit proposals as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act..

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The County of Jim Wells plans to apply for the upcoming 2018 South Texas Floods CDBG-DR-4377 (2018 Floods) program(s) from the Texas General Land Office (GLO).  Accordingly, the County is seeking to contract with a qualified Engineering/Architectural/Surveying Firm (individual/firm) to prepare all preliminary and final design plans and specifications, and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections.  These services are being solicited to assist the County in its application preparation and project implications of a CDBG-DR contract(s), if awarded, to support eligible activities in the County of Jim Wells.   Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 31st, 2022 to be considered. The County reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals.

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The County of Jim Wells plans to apply for 2018 South Texas Floods CDBG-DR-4377 (2018 Floods) from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and is soliciting proposals to provide administration and/or planning services for CDBG contract(s), if awarded.    Proposals must be received by the County no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 31st, 2022, to be considered.  The County reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals and may award one or more contracts to one or more service provider(s)..

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The 90-Day Burn Ban that was in place, county-wide, for Jim Wells expired over the weekend. The JWC Office of Emergency Management and JWC Judge Juan Rodriguez, Jr. have replaced it with a Voluntary Burn Ban for the next several days until the Commissioner’s Court reconvenes and votes to reinstate the 90-day Burn Ban order later this week. It will be the recommendation of the JWC OEM, to reinstate the burn ban due to very dry conditions, expanding drought, higher winds and little to no rainfall.

Residents are highly discouraged from any burning. The grounds and fuel (grass) are all severely depleted of moisture and any fire (even a small one) can lead to a large wildfire that may threaten lives and property.

Our firefighters and fire officials have been extraordinarily busy the last several weeks and can use the communities help to mitigate wildfire activity.

Winds will be elevated all this week, which will lead to very dangerous wildfire activity/behavior and active/rapid spreading will occur.  

Don’t risk putting yourself, your family, or your neighbors' lives and property at risk by lighting fires. When the rain returns and the whole county is relieved of drought conditions, we’ll move to have the ban removed.

Until then, be safe and cool!

Jim Wells County Commissioners Court will have a Regular Meeting at the courthouse on Monday, May 9th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.  The CC Meeting can be view on the YouTube Channel Jim Wells County Commissioners at Jim Wells Commissioners Court YouTube Channel.

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