Submitted By
LaDon Reynolds, Chief of Police
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with First Responders Wellness Center, LLC to Provide Mental Wellness Checks for the Village’s Police Department for a One Year Term with An Option to Renew for Two Additional One Year Terms for an Annual Amount Not to Exceed $19,965 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
On April 13, 2020, the Village of Oak Park Police Department posted a request for proposals from qualified firms that wished to administer officer wellness checks. After a thorough evaluation, First Responders Center was chosen as the preferred provider.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution
Fiscal Impact
The FY20 Budget provides funding for this agreement in account number 1001-42400-101-530667
Background
Three proposals were submitted by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2020. The proposals were received from; (1) Perspectives, (2) First Responders Wellness Center and (3) Dr. Marla Friedman. An evaluation team including the Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Assistant Village Manager/Human Resources Director and various other Police Department staff reviewed the RFP responses. First Responders Wellness Center was the lowest proposal and after evaluation they were the preferred provider.
Alternatives
The Village Board could delay action and seek additional information.
Previous Board Action
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Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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