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: Interlocal Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Gulf Coast Transit District
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
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 that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Gulf Coast Transit District in the amount of $72,000 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 August 23, 2026 - August 22, 2027 with three (3) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
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Background and Discussion:
Execution of a new Interlocal Agreement for Gulf Coast Transit District as the previous contract with 1 year term plus 4 renewals expire August 22, 2026. Agreement is an Agency coordination of services for Harris County RIDES to provide service for older adults and individuals with disabilities and low income in the urbanized areas of City of Pearland. Agreement promotes regional coordination in transportation and elimination of duplication of services. Medical trips, work tripe and essential needs trips will be provided for eligible residents to remain independent with their communities. All services provided by the County are covered under the agreement with no cost to the county.
Expected Impact:
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