00000823 - RIDES Program for Non-Emergency Transportation Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Low Income that have No Alternate Transportation for the Harris County Community Services Department

The contract is for the RIDES Program, which is a non-emergency transportation service for the elderly, disabled, or low-income individuals with no alternate transportation. The service is provided by Gulf Coast Transit District and is funded by Harris County. The contract has a term of 4 years, with an option to renew for an additional 3 years. The contract value is $72,000 per year. The service includes medical trips, work trips, and other essential needs trips. • The contract is a renewal of a previous contract with Gulf Coast Transit District. • The service is provided in the urbanized service area of the City of Pearland. • The contract promotes regional coordination and elimination of duplicate services. • The service is covered under the agreement with no cost to the County. • The contract has a funding source of Harris County Funds. • The contract has an award type of Single Vendor.