Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Gulf Coast Transit District in the amount of $72,000 for RIDES Program for non-emergency transportation services for the elderly, disabled or low income that have no alternate transportation for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of August 23, 2026 - August 22, 2027 with three (3) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement. | Community Exchange
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Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement with Gulf Coast Transit District in the amount of $72,000 for RIDES Program for non-emergency transportation services for the elderly, disabled or low income that have no alternate transportation for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of August 23, 2026 - August 22, 2027 with three (3) one-year renewal options, Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Interlocal/Cooperative Agreement.
Harris County seeks a $72,000 transit agreement with Gulf Coast Transit District to fund non-emergency rides for elderly, disabled, or low-income residents.
Request for approval of a personal services exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Korn Ferry in the additional amount of $47,000 for compensation plan consulting services for HRRM through September 30, 2024 with renewal options, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Personal Services Agreement.policy
Harris County Commissioners Court introduced this interlocal agreement on June 11, 2026. It would allow the County Judge to sign a $72,000 deal with Gulf Coast Transit District. The agreement supports the RIDES Program, which provides non-emergency transportation for elderly, disabled, or low-income people who have no other way to get around. It runs from August 23, 2026, to August 22, 2027, with three one-year renewal options.
Harris County would spend $72,000 on rides for elderly, disabled, or low-income residents who have no other transportation. Neighbors in those groups may use this service, and all county taxpayers fund it.
