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: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
Project ID (if applicable): 210385
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): WHC HTX, LLC, dba zTrip; A New Haven Transportation Services
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 by the Office of the Purchasing Agent for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with WHC HTX, LLC, dba zTrip; and A New Haven Transportation Services for supplemental non-emergency transportation program providers for Harris County RIDES, the Medical Transportation Program, and the ADA Complimentary Paratransit Program for Housing and Community Development through August 22, 2027 at a cost of $2,550,000 (210385).
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Background and Discussion:
A New Haven Transportation and zTrip provides transportation services to the Harris County RIDES program and the non-emergency Medical program that serves older adults, individuals with disabilities and vulnerable low-income populations. These programs fill in gaps for transportation services in the County. RIDES is a county-wide service, and the Medical program serves varies parts of unincorporated Harris County. These services are funded by Federal Transit Administration grants.
Expected Impact:
Continuation of transportation services to older adults, individuals with disabilities and vulnerable populations.
Alternative Options:
If contract not renewed, populations of older adults, individuals with disabil...
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