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): City of Galveston - Island Transit
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option for an interlocal agreement with the City of Galveston - Island Transit for RIDES Program for non-emergency transportation services for the elderly, disabled or low income that have no alternate transportation for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of May 25, 2026 - May 24, 2027 with revenue in the amount of $400,000, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
The first Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and City of Galveston was entered in January, 2017 to
provide transportation services to elderly and disabled clients on Galveston Island in coordination with Island
Transit. A new Master Agreement was entered into July 25, 2024 with same terms and conditions with a
dollar amount of $400,000 and one year term and 4 renewals. This is the exercise of the 3rd renewal of that
agreement. All program costs are covered by The City of Galveston, and the City pays fifteen percent service
delivery fee to the County. There is no cost to the County.
Expected Impact:
Continued coordination of transportation services for the region.
Alternative Options:
Duplication of services for the...
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