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): 220278
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): WHC HTX, LLC dba zTrip; GBJ Inc dba ECHO AFC Transportation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a renewal option with WHC HTX, LLC dba zTrip, at a cost of $1,400,000 and GBJ Inc dba ECHO AFC Transportation, $4,400,000 for fixed route, paratransit, on-demand and non-emergency medical and related transit services for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of October 16, 2026 - October 15, 2027 (220278).
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Background and Discussion:
On October 18, 2022, the Harris County Commissioners Court awarded ECHO AFC Transportation and WHC HTX z Trip contract, job #22/0278 for the purchase of full turnkey transportation services for fixed route, commuter, ADA paratransit, on demand and emergency management transportation services. This contract had an initial term of October 16, 2022-October 15, 2025, with three (3) one-year renewal options. The Harris County Housing and Community Development Department desires to renew under the terms of the contract.
Expected Impact:
This contract renewal will allow for the continuation of commuter transit services, fixed-route transit services,
ADA Paratransit services, emergency management transportation, On-Demand Micro Transit Service in various areas of east Harris County. The estimated fiscal impact to the County $4 m...
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