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A Resolution Approving a Towing Services Agreement with O’Hare Towing Services for a Two-Year Period with an Option to Renew for a One-Year Period and Authorizing its Execution.
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Introduction
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On March 14, 2025, the Village of Oak Park Police Department submitted a request for proposals (RFP) from qualified firms that wished to manage and administer a program for towing services. Two proposals were submitted, reviewed, and an extensive background investigation was conducted. Upon the conclusion of the review and subsequent evaluation, it was concluded that O’Hare Towing Service was the most capable firm to fit our needs due to a variety of factors, including a capacity for storage and 24-hour customer service.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
• April 30, 2024 - A one-year towing services renewal agreement was awarded to O’Hare Towing
• April 24, 2023 - A one-year towing services renewal agreement was awarded to O’Hare Towing
• May 24, 2021 - A two-year towing services agreement was awarded to O’Hare Towing
• May 18, 2020 - A one-year towing services renewal agreement was awarded to O’Hare Towing
• May 18, 2018 - A two-year towing services agreement was awarded to O’Hare Towing
Background
Two companies submitted proposals by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. (CST) on April 14, 2025. The two agencies are (1) O’Hare Towing, 2424 Wisconsin Ave., Downers Grove, IL, and; (2) Area Towing, 1401 N. 1st Avenue, Melrose Park, IL.
O’Hare Towing has previously provided towing services to the Village.
The evaluation process included a Selection Committee that consisted of staff from Adjudication, Parking and Mobility Services, Police, Legal, and Fleet Services. Additionally, a Detective from Investigations performed an unannounced site visit to both vendors submitting proposals.
Timing Considerations
The deadline to approve this Resolution is June 7, 2025, as the current Agreement ends on June 7, 2025.
Budget Impact
By designating O’Hare Towing as the Village’s vendor, they will serve as the tow firm the Village calls when a vehicle needs to be seized, relocated, or 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, and funds are appropriated in the adopted budget annually.
The GL account # is 1001.42400.101.550697.
Staffing Impact
There is no staffing impact associated with this item. The item aligns with the department’s core delivery service.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
There has been no community input given concerning this item.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this item.
Advantages:
• O’Hare Towing will continue providing towing-related services, labor, equipment, facilities, and materials for towing or towing-related services at the request of the Village.
Disadvantages:
• There are no known disadvantages to this action.
Alternatives
The Board can delay action to gain additional information
Advantages:
• Board Members would be presented with the additional information they requested.
Disadvantages:
• The timing of the eventual Board action could impact services.
Anticipated Future Actions
There are no anticipated future actions concerning this item.
Prepared By: Anjali Peterson, Budget & Revenue Analyst
Reviewed By: Shatonya Johnson, Chief of Police
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Towing Services Resolution
2. Towing Services Agreement
3. Winning Vendors Proposal
4. Original RFP