Title
Nikon Nivo M Series Total Station - Purchase
History
The department is requesting to purchase advanced digital measuring equipment and software to be used for accident reconstruction and crime scene investigation. The product best fitting our needs for traffic reconstruction and investigation is the Nikon Nivo M Series Total Station measuring device along with a tripod, prism pole, batteries, case, charger and cables.
This will allow our traffic unit members and investigators to re-create accident scenes and crime scenes with the most accurate measurements and diagrams to be used for investigation purposes and prosecution.
We received quotes from three vendors which are attached to this request from Seiler Instruments, Franklin, Wisconsin; Precision Midwest in Warrenville, Illinois and O’Hern Traffic Accident Consultants Inc. in Tinley Park, Illinois.
O’Hern Traffic Consultants Inc. in Tinley Park was the lowest quote at $8,648.00, which included all requested accessories and the Crash Zone software.
On September 17, 2012 this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Safety Committee and referred to the Village Board for approval.
Financial Impact
The purchase of the equipment and software will be from our federal asset forfeiture fund (027-2900-460180). This will have no impact on the operating budget of the police department or village.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the purchase of the Nikon Nivo M Series Total Station, accessories and Crash Zone Software from O'Hern Traffic Accident Consultants Inc., Tinley Park, Illinois, at a price not to exceed $8,648.00.