Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Paige McInnis
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): 240240
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Rubicund LLC; Anchoring Hopes Wellness Recovery Institute dba Anchoring Hopes; and 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): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval 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 for the period of August 23, 2025 - August 22, 2026, 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 the renewal does not go through, vulnerable populations in the community could be unable to access vital services, and damage communities around the County.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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09/19/24 |
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Advertisement Approval |
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02/06/25 |
255 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/22/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Vernon Chambers, Assistant Director, Harris County Housing and Community Development; Scott Elliott, Buyer, Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter