Submitted By
Police Chief Shatonya Johnson
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and O’Hare Truck Service, Inc., d/b/a O’Hare Towing Services for a One Year Term and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Village’s current agreement with O’Hare Truck Service, Inc., d/b/a O’Hare Towing Service expires on June 7, 2023. In accordance with Section 4 of the current agreement, the Village can renew the agreement for an additional one-year period.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve 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 awarded to O’Hare Towing on May 24, 2021.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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