IndyGo 1501- South Drive Automatic Gate Project

The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) has issued Request for Proposal 25-10-566 for a South Drive Automatic Gate Project at their 1501 W Washington Street facility in Marion County, Indiana. The procurement seeks vendors to provide and install an automated gate system with three distinct options: a singular pivot gate with side panels, two new operating swing gates on existing posts, or two new operating swing gates on newly installed posts. Each option requires an 8-foot chain link fence with 1-foot barbed wire, integration with Johnson Controls' access control system, electrical work, concrete installation, and comprehensive documentation including warranty information and operation manuals. The evaluation will utilize a Best Value Procurement methodology with weighted criteria including company experience (10 points), product specifications and warranty (30 points), installation plan (10 points), and proposal cost (50 points). A pre-proposal site walk is scheduled for November 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with written questions due by November 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Proposal submissions are due December 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with an anticipated contract term of up to five months and project completion required by May 1, 2026.

The project is federally funded through the Federal Transit Administration and is subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements for Marion County. While no specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal is set for this project, IndyGo maintains a corporate DBE participation goal of twelve percent for fiscal years 2023-2025. Vendors must submit comprehensive technical proposals including three years of financial statements to demonstrate financial capability, and are required to carry general liability, automobile, and worker's compensation insurance throughout the contract duration. The project includes various federal funding compliance requirements such as civil rights provisions, debarment certifications, and other FTA regulatory mandates. Work will be conducted Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with ongoing bus traffic and temporary shutdowns requiring 48-hours' notice. Proposers may submit pricing for one or more gate options, and the project will require careful coordination with existing site infrastructure and Johnson Controls' access control systems. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment.