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IndyGo board approves scheduling-services contract, authorizes emergency repairs for 64th & I charging station
Summary
At its Sept. 18 meeting, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation board approved a three-year on-call scheduling-services contract and authorized an amended emergency agreement to repair the 64th & I bus rapid transit charging station; both measures passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation board on Sept. 18 approved two procurement actions meant to support daily operations and vehicle reliability.
The board authorized the president and CEO to enter a three-year, on-call scheduling-services contract not to exceed $173,325 to provide expert support and training for the agency’s HASTUS scheduling system. The contract will allow the vendor to perform ad hoc scheduling work, train staff and assist during rostering and other complex scheduling tasks. The board approved the contract by voice vote with no opposition.
The board also approved an amended authorization to contract for repairs and related services at the agency’s 64th & I bus rapid transit charging station. Staff said the charger stopped working earlier in 2025 after warranty coverage had lapsed and water intrusion likely contributed to the failure. The proposed agreement described in staff materials names a vendor presented as “Bridal, formerly BYD” and carries a not-to-exceed amount of $128,000. Board discussion clarified the $128,000 figure includes approximately $100,000 expected to cover repairs and roughly $28,000 intended for an extended warranty, though final scope and costs remain to be determined.
A board member moved to amend the authorization to allow the president and CEO to execute contracts in an emergency but directed that the board be informed before funds are spent under the authorization; if no emergency action is required, staff will return with detailed findings at the October meeting. The amended motion passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Minutes from the board’s Aug. 21 meeting were approved by voice vote with no opposition.
Board members who spoke during the approvals included Chairman Greg Hahn and Chief Operating Officer Annette Darrow, who presented the scheduling and charging-station items. Jennifer Pierce, president and CEO, was present and will execute contracts under the authorities granted by the board.
