Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Meals on Wheels Montgomery County
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MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an interlocal renewal option with Meals on Wheels Montgomery County for coordination of non-emergency alternate transportation services to elderly, disabled and low-income residents through the RIDES Program for the period of December 19, 2025 - December 18, 2026, with revenue in the amount of $200,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County RIDES provides demand response service to Meals on Wheels Montgomery County using current vendors to provide transportation service to seniors and individuals with disabilities and low-income populations in rural Montgomery County. This service is the result of regional coordination and transportation efficiencies that started in 2015 and has been effective for both organizations to increase access to services.
Amount of agreement is $200,000 reimbursable to Harris County so there is no expense to Harris County for services provided.
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