Title/Name/Summary
Purchase of Portable Dynamic Message Sign Trailers for Emergency Management Operations
History
The Village of Orland Park currently maintains four portable message boards. Two units are dedicated primarily to roadway construction and Public Works projects, while the remaining two units are shared between special event advertising, roadway projects, and traffic notifications. As the Village continues to expand special event operations and emergency management capabilities, the availability of these shared assets has become increasingly limited during simultaneous events and incidents.
To supplement existing resources, the Village has previously requested portable message boards through mutual aid partners, including Cook County and Will County. While these requests have been successful on some occasions, there have also been instances where mutual aid requests were denied due to resource availability or competing operational needs. The Village's reliance on shared and mutual aid resources creates uncertainty in obtaining critical traffic management equipment during emergencies, severe weather events, and large-scale special events when these assets are often in the highest demand.
Purpose & Justification
This request seeks approval to purchase the following items from All Traffic Solutions:
Four (4) portable dynamic message sign trailers for Emergency Management operations
- Two (2) surveillance-ready trailer units with telescoping camera masts
- Two (2) standard dynamic message sign trailer units
The proposed equipment will provide dedicated traffic management and public information capabilities for emergency incidents, special events, planned roadway closures, severe weather operations, and other Village projects requiring traffic control or public messaging.
The proposed purchase is necessary for the following reasons:
-Operational Readiness: Provides Emergency Management with dedicated message boards that are immediately available fo...
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