Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director, LaDon Reynolds, Police Chief
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Clark Dietz, Inc. for Mechanical Engineering Services for the Oak Park Police Department Firing Range Ventilation Improvements Project in an Amount Not To Exceed $35,000.00 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Oak Park Police Department's existing firing range is located in the lower level of Village Hall as part of the Police Station space. The firing range has been out of service since 2017 due to substandard ventilation and air flow in that space. The approval of these services would be the first step in providing the Police Department with a much needed and mechanically up-to-date firing range necessary for officer certification.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
Funds are provided in the Building Improvement Fund, account no. 3012-43790-101-540673, for Police Station improvements. In 2019, there was $150,000.00 of unspent funds that were specifically dedicated for the firing range ventilation improvements.
The Clark Dietz, Inc. base proposal is for $30,500.00. Given some of the uncertainties with these types of retro fit projects, staff is recommending a not to exceed amount of $35,000.00 for these services.
Background
Since 2008 Public Works staff has been working intermittently with Police Department staff to identify and correct numerous various deficiencies in the firing range, including poor lighting, outdated equipment, insufficient sound proofing, and most recently noted, air exchange/ventilation issues.
In 2014, Best Technology Solutions (BTS) provided a "Shooters Exposure Assessment and range Airflow Evaluation" to the Police Department. The evaluation revealed that the range failed to meet acceptable OSHA guidelines with respect to potential lead exposure. As a result, this report...
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