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TO: |
Board of Trustees |
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FROM: |
Monica Howe, Director of Fares |
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PRESENTER(S): |
Monica Howe, Director of Fares |
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TITLE:
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Contract: FAREPAY Card Purchases (Paragon ID)
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Procurement Contract/Change Order
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute contract 26-04034 with Paragon ID for FAREPAY cards, in the amount of $716,720.
BACKGROUND:
The UTA FAREPAY card is available for purchase through certain retail locations arranged by Interactive Communications International, Inc. (InComm), as well as through UTA Customer Service. In the past, InComm managed the purchase of FAREPAY card inventory on UTA’s behalf.
Under the current contract with InComm (25-03937) approved by the Board on April 9, 2025, UTA has assumed responsibility for purchasing the cards. This marks UTA’s first time placing a FAREPAY card order under this new arrangement.
DISCUSSION:
UTA staff is requesting approval and authorization to execute Contract 26-04034 to Paragon ID to provide FAREPAY cards.
The contract includes:
• Purchasing FAREPAY cards for initial stocking of ticket vending machines beginning in June 2026.
• Replenishment orders for FAREPAY card inventory for UTA Fares, Customer Service and retail network.
• This is a three-year (3) contract with the option of two (2) one-year extensions, for a total not-to-exceed contract value amount of $716,720.
CONTRACT SUMMARY:
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Contractor Name |
Paragon ID |
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Contract Number |
26-04034 |
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Contract Start/End Dates |
Date of last signature received - March 30, 2031 |
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Total Contract Value |
$716,720 |
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Procurement Method |
RFP |
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Budget Authority |
Approved 2026 Operating Budget & Capital Budget |
ALTERNATIVES
UTA will not sell FAREPAY cards.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total value of the agreement is $716,720
• 2026 Contract Total: $247,600
o Capital Budget: $147,600 ICI222 40-2222.68000.8004
o Operating Budget: $100,000 Account # 6500.50457.90
• 2027 Contract Total: $180,100
• 2028 Contract Total: $127,000
• 2029 Contract Total: $92,260
• 2030 Contract Total: $69,760
ATTACHMENTS:
• Contract: FAREPAY Card Purchases (Paragon ID)