Submitted By
Shatonya Johnson, Chief of Police
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Towing Services Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and O’Hare Truck Service, Inc., D/B/A O’Hare Towing Services for a One Year Period, Authorizing its Execution and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process for the Renewal
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Overview
Overview
The Village’s current Towing Services Agreement with O’Hare Towing Services expires June 7, 2024. The agreement is for an additional one-year term from June 8, 2024 to June 7, 2025.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
On April 2, 2021, the Village of Oak Park Police Department submitted a request for proposals from qualified firms that wished to manage and administer a program for towing services. Two companies submitted proposals. The two agencies were (1) Area Towing, Inc., 1401 N. 1st Avenue, Melrose Park, IL, and (2) O’Hare Towing Inc., 2700 Division St., Melrose Park, IL.
O’Hare Towing has previously provided towing services to the Village. The Police Department solicited feedback from staff regarding O’Hare’s performance as it related to customer service and satisfaction. O’Hare Towing received a favorable rating from operations personnel.
Fiscal Impact
By designating them our vendor, they are the tow firm the Village calls when a Vehicle needs to be impounded. In some cases, the Vehicle Owner will reimburse the Village for towing fees. The Village can incur incidental costs as defined in the Contract for various services. Funds are appropriated in 1001.42400.101.550697.
DEI Impact
N/A
Alternatives
The Board can delay action to gain additional information.
Previous Board Action
The Towing Services Agreement was previously approved and renewed by the Board on April 24, 2023.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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