Submitted By
LaDon Reynolds, Acting 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 January 26, 2018, 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. Three agencies submitted proposals by the deadline of 5:00p.m. (CST) on February 23, 2018. The three agencies are; (1) Area Towing, Inc., 1401 N. 1st Avenue, Melrose Park, IL, (2) Belmont-Kolmar Towing, Inc., 1784 E. Oakton St, Suite 112, Des Plaines, IL and (3) O'Hare Towing Inc., 2700 Division St, Melrose Park, IL. After an initial screening, it was determined that Belmont-Kolmar Towing Inc. would be rejected based on lack of experience in municipal towing and competency.
The remaining two proposals were reviewed and the companies subjected to an extensive background investigation. 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.
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Staff Recommendation
Upon recommendation by the Police Department internal review board, it is recommended that the Towing Services Agreement be awarded to O'Hare Truck Service, Inc., d/b/a O'Hare 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
The item was tabled by the Village Board at the April 16, 2018, meeting of the Village Board.
O'Hare Towing has previously...
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