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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...
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