Harris County Commissioners Court
Request for Court Action
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Housing and Community Development Department
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 240240
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Rubicund LLC; Anchoring Hopes Wellness Recovery Institute dba Anchoring Hopes; Rids Brothers Company INC
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
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with Rubicund LLC; Anchoring Hopes Wellness Recovery Institute dba Anchoring Hopes; and Rids Brothers Company INC for supplemental non-metered transportation for Harris County RIDES and non-emergency medical programs for the Housing and Community Development Department through August 22, 2027, at a cost of $2,550,000 (240240).
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Housing Authority had partnered with Rubicund LLC, Anchoring Hopes Wellness Recovery Institute dba Anchoring Hopes, and Rids Brothers Company INC, have been providing Supplemental Non- Metered Transportation for Harris County RIDES and Non-Emergency Medical Programs for the Harris County Housing and Community Development Department. These Services help assist the citizens while working with the Housing and Community Development Department and better serve the community as a whole.
Expected Impact:
These Supplemental Transport Services for the Harris County RIDES and Non-Emergency Medical Programs help the people of Harris County get the transport they need for their daily needs and Non-Emergency Medical Services.
Alternative Options:
If contract not renewed, vulnerable populations in the community could be unable to access vital services.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Improve physical and mental health outcomes across all communities.
County Strategic Plan Objective: G: Expand and optimize multimodal transportation options.
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Health Initiative (Goal 4): N1: Improve coordination of public health efforts and campaign delivery among local health agencies and nonprofits.
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 9/17/2026 Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Michael Yant, Contract Manager, Purchasing; Vernon S. Chambers, Assistant Director, HCD- Transit Division
Attachments (if applicable): Letter