Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Human Resources and Talent
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Sakita Douglas
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the Purchasing Agent that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County in the amount of $420,000 for RideMETRO Fare System RideSponsor for the purchase of METRO Fare Media for Harris County for the period of March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 with one (1) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County entered into an agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) on May 1, 2014, to provide a subsidy for employees who use mass transit. The updated agreement revises the terms to align with METRO's new fare management system.
Human Resources and Talent oversees enrollment and distribution of RideMETRO Fare Cards to eligible employees who commute using METRO. The current subsidy is $60 per month.
Expected Impact:
The METRO subsidy program is part of Harris County's Climate Action Plan and encourages employees to use mass transit, helping reduce emissions and traffic. The subsidy is also a more cost-effective option than providing parking, particularly for employees who work downtown.
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