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Board of Public Safety approves purchase contract with Bloomington Ford for pursuit‑rated vehicles
Summary
On June 18, 2025, the Indianapolis Board of Public Safety approved agenda item 061825A to buy pursuit‑rated vehicles from Bloomington Ford, Inc., using a quantity purchase agreement; the motion carried by voice vote.
The Indianapolis Board of Public Safety on June 18, 2025 approved a contract with Bloomington Ford, Inc. to purchase pursuit‑rated vehicles under a quantity purchase agreement, the board’s director announced during a special‑called meeting.
Board members adopted agenda item 061825A after the item was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote. Director Andrew Merkley opened the meeting and presided over the vote. The board did not record a roll‑call tally with named votes in the transcript.
The contract was presented as a purchase under a quantity purchase agreement (QPA). A presenter explained that a QPA is a vendor list created for use by the state (and participating entities) so agencies can buy at prearranged prices from vendors on that list. The presenter said Bloomington Ford submitted the lowest bid for the vehicles covered by the QPA, which is why the city sought to approve that vendor.
Board discussion on this item was brief. One board member asked whether the vehicles were the same as those used by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) and whether they were “pursuit‑rated.” The presenter confirmed the vehicles are pursuit‑rated and described pursuit‑rated equipment as having heavier‑duty components such as larger brakes and alternators to meet operational requirements.
No amendments, conditions, or dissent were recorded in the transcript. The board proceeded to the next agenda item after adopting 061825A.
The board adjourned after completing the agenda.
