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Indigo board approves software license, contracts, vehicle purchases and free fares
Summary
The Indigo Board of Directors met March 20, 2025, and approved a set of procurement and policy items, including a Microsoft Dynamics 365 licensing renewal, a near‑miss crash analysis contract, purchases of ADA‑accessible vehicles for federal grant recipients, an amendment to a printing contract and two days of free fares for the WNBA All‑Star Weekend.
The Indigo Board of Directors met March 20, 2025, and approved a series of procurement and policy measures including a one‑year Microsoft Dynamics 365 licensing renewal, a near‑miss crash video analysis contract, purchases of ADA‑accessible transit vehicles for federal grant subrecipients, an amendment to a printing contract and two days of free fares for the WNBA All‑Star Weekend.
The board approved the following motions by roll call. All motions carried as recorded by the clerk.
Votes at a glance:
- A1 — Approval of the Feb. 20, 2025 board meeting minutes: Motion carried (unanimous roll call).
- A2 — Election of officers for 2025 (Chair: Greg Hahn; Vice Chair: Darius Gardner; Treasurer: Rick Wilson; Secretary: Mary Ann Fagan): Slate elected by vote.
- A3 — Microsoft Dynamics 365 licensing: Authorized the president and CEO to execute a one‑year purchase agreement for D365 licensing with Crow LLP in an amount described during the meeting (license term 05/01/2025–04/30/2026). Funding: Information Technology operating budget. Motion carried by roll call.
- A4 — Contract award for the SS4A near‑miss crash video analysis project: Authorized the president and CEO to execute a contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. not to exceed $300,000. Funding: USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant (80% federal; 20% local FY2025 operating appropriation). Motion carried by roll call.
- A5 — Procurement of transit vehicles (FTA Section 5339 grantees): Authorized the president and CEO to enter into agreement with Midwest Transit Equipment (MTE) to purchase 3 ADA‑accessible transit vehicles for a total not to exceed $376,839 on behalf of eligible subrecipients. Motion carried by roll call.
- A6 — Procurement of transit vehicles (FTA Section 5310 grantees): Authorized the president and CEO to enter into agreement with Midwest Transit Equipment (MTE) to purchase 5 accessible transit vehicles for a total not to exceed $465,162 on behalf of eligible subrecipients. Motion carried by roll call.
- A9 — Amendment to Fine Line Printing contract: Approved an amendment/extension to the Fine Line Printing contract to continue providing printed public affairs materials (current contract awarded in 2022 with two 1‑year options; amendment effective April 2025). Motion carried by roll call.
- A10 — Free fares for WNBA All‑Star Weekend (July 18–19, 2025): Approved two days of free rides. Pacers Sports & Entertainment will underwrite the anticipated revenue loss of $37,000; funds will be passed through the foundation. Regular schedules will operate; no extended service was authorized. Motion carried by roll call.
The board also entered informational items and heard reports from staff, including the February 2025 financial summary and information on project insurance for the Blue Line rapid project (OPPI coverage). The formal votes above were taken during the regular agenda; multiple items included brief staff presentations and questions from directors before the roll‑call votes.
