ARI/Holman, a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), is the new contracted leasing agent for Indiana University Fleet Services (Motor Pool). This contract was awarded through a Request for Proposal (RFP) with key University stakeholders and based upon the need to expand the fleet management program to include financing, delivery, disposal, and data/program analysis. Based upon historical figures, the estimated annual spend for these activities is $1.9 million.
The services ARI/Holman will provide to IU include:
- Vehicle capital cost financing: helping to reduce the cost of vehicles.
- Vehicle acquisition: locating and sourcing new vehicles.
- Vehicle disposal: retirement of vehicles which have reached the end of their useful life.
- Fleet data reporting as well as related administrative/operational aspects: identifying opportunities to improve services and reduce costs.
Established in 1924 as a single dealership in New Jersey, ARI/Holman is now a global fleet service provider and is nationally certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Following in the footsteps of her grandfather, Steward, and father, Joseph, Mindy Holman joined the family-owned organization in 1986 and today continues to lead the company as Chair of the Board. We’re excited to partner with ARI/Holman and are confident they will bring great value to IU!