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26/0306 - RFP - Transit Operations Service Provider for Harris County

Description: Harris County seeks a provider to operate its transit services beginning on or about January 1, 2027, for one year. Proposals must include pricing and supporting materials addressing qualifications, experience, capacity and resources, methodology, applicable licenses and certifications, and Federal Transit Administration compliance. Submissions are due November 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST.

Buyer: Harris County
County · TX, US
Released: Oct 16, 2026
Closes: Nov 2, 2026(13 days left)

RFP documents & timeline

From the first pre-RFP signals to the published RFP and its files.

Meeting agenda
Sep 18, 2025
393 days before RFP
The Commissioners Court agenda proposed transferring $350,000 in general funds for transit operations required match.
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157. Request for approval to transfer general funds in the amount of $350,000 for transit operations required match. 25-5666
Harris County Commissioners Court Agenda
Meeting agenda · Sep 18, 2025
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193. Request for approval to transfer general funds in the amount of $350,000 for transit operations required match.
Harris County Commissioners Court Agenda
Meeting agenda · Sep 17, 2026
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Budget
Oct 1, 2025
380 days before RFP
Harris County's adopted FY2026 budget maintained Transit Services, including park-and-ride, demand-response services and transit routes, with a FY26 adopted budget of $736,982.
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289-06 Program Change Tables Program Name: Transit Services Program Description: The Harris County Transit umbrella of Programs provides park-and-ride, demand response services, and transit routes to connect low-income and vulnerable populations to employment centers and health or social service resources. Harris County Transit provides safe, equitable,…
Harris County FY2026 Budget
Budget · Oct 1, 2025
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Meeting agenda
Jul 30, 2026
78 days before RFP
The agenda proposed renewing fixed-route, paratransit, on-demand and non-emergency medical transit services for Housing and Community Development through October 15, 2027.
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91. Request for approval of a renewal option with WHC HTX, LLC dba zTrip, at a cost of $1,400,000 and GBJ Inc dba ECHO AFC Transportation, $4,400,000 for fixed route, paratransit, on-demand and non-emergency medical and related transit services for the Housing and Community Development Department for the period of October 16, 2026 - October 15, 2027…
Harris County Commissioners Court Business Court Meeting
Meeting agenda · Jul 30, 2026
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Meeting agenda
Aug 6, 2026
71 days before RFP
The agenda proposed an interlocal agreement to provide fixed-route bus service within the City of La Porte in Precinct 2.
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136. Request for approval and execution of an interlocal agreement with the City of La Porte for the provision of Fixed Route Bus Service within the City in Precinct 2.
Harris County Commissioners Court Agenda
Meeting agenda · Aug 6, 2026
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RFP published
Oct 16, 2026
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Proposals due Nov 2, 2026 (13 days left)

Key Contacts on this RFP

Decision makers connected to this RFP from Harris County.

Habib Ur RehmanAccounting Services Manager

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ADA CoordinatorADA Coordinator

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Ryan AndrewsADA Coordinator (for Human Resources & Talent)

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Cameka JacksonADA Coordinator (for Human Resources & Talent)

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