Title
Use of Public Safety Direct to Upfit Unmarked Detective/Administration Cars
History
Historically, Emergency Vehicle Technologies (EVT) has been the primary outfitter for Orland Park Police Department squad cars. In the last two years, EVT has taken on additional contracts with large agencies. This additional volume has taken a noticeable toll on the Orland Park fleet. Between June 2023 and December 2023, the Orland Park Police Department took delivery of ten new vehicles. From June 2023 through April 2024, only four (4) of the ten vehicles have been upfitted.
In April 2024, the Police Department and Public Works explored alternate vendor options. Police Department Systems (PDS, Tinley Park) and Public Safety Direct (PSD, Crestwood) were contacted. Police Department Systems provided a quote but was unable to guarantee a 2-3-month lead time on getting to our vehicles. Public Safety Direct provided a quote and guaranteed immediate upfitting with a 1-2-week turnaround. One of the vehicles delivered in June 2023 was taken to Police Safety Direct as a sample upfitting. The vehicle was completed within one week and the quality is on par with, if not better than EVT. Additional vehicles have been brought to Public Safety Direct and they have consistently provided a one-week turnaround.
Financial Impact
Funds in the amount of $40,000.00 have been budgeted for vehicle fleet upfitting and equipment purchasing in account 1005000-443200.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the cost of the upfitting of the unmarked Detective/Administration squad cars to Public Safety Direct at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute all related documents, subject to Village Attorney review.