Submitted By
LaDon Reynolds, Chief of Police
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Towing Services Agreement with O'Hare Truck Service, Inc., d/b/a O'Hare Towing Service for a Two-Year Period with an Option to Renew for a One-Year Period and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
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.
The two proposals were reviewed and an extensive background investigation was conducted. Upon the conclusion of the review and subsequent investigation, it was concluded that O'Hare Truck Service , Inc, d/b/a/ OHare Towing Service was most capable firm to fit our needs due to a variety of factors including capacity for storage and they are open 24-hours for customer service.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Towing Services Agreement be awarded to O'Hare Truck Service , Inc, d/b/a/ OHare Towing Service.
Fiscal Impact
By designating them our vendor, they will be 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 and funds are appropriated in the adopted budget annually.
Background
Two companies submitted proposals by the deadline of 5:00p.m. (CST) on April 19, 2021. The two agencies are; (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.
Alternatives
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