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 - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): 210385
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): WHC HTX, LLC dba zTrip
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 that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement and a renewal option with WHC HTX, LLC dba zTrip to modify Exhibit G to the agreement for supplemental non-emergency transportation program providers for Harris County RIDES, the Medical Transportation Program, and the ADA Complimentary Paratransit Program for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of August 23, 2025 - August 22, 2026 with no increase in the total contract amount (210385).
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Background and Discussion:
Request to amend and renew contract for WHC HTX,LLC dba as zTrip . The amendment will change the fare structure for the vendor to all metered fare. WHC HTX,LLC -zTrip provides transportation services for Harris County RIDES and the Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program that serves elderly, disabled and venerable low-income populations. These programs fill in the gaps for transportation services in the County. RIDES is a county-wide service, and the Medical Program serves unincorporated Harris County. These services are provided by Federal Transit grant funding.
Expected Impact:
Continuation of transportation services to elderly, disabled and low-income vulnerable populations.
Alternative Options:
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