Title
Radar Digital Display Speed Signs - Purchase
History
The Orland Park Police Department continues to receive complaints regarding speeding in residential neighborhoods, school zones, and high pedestrian traffic areas. Speeding significantly contributes to the severity of traffic accidents and poses a heightened risk to public safety. Current enforcement efforts, while effective, are limited by staffing and cannot provide continuous coverage.
The radar speed sign is intended to serve as a proactive traffic-calming tool that displays real-time vehicle speeds to motorists. These signs have been shown to reduce speeds by encouraging voluntary compliance without the need for constant officer presence.
Radar speed signs can record traffic data such as vehicle speeds, volume, and peak traffic times. This information helps the department deploy resources more effectively and supports data-driven decision-making.
Residents often request increased enforcement in their neighborhoods. Deploying a radar speed sign demonstrates responsiveness to community concerns and builds public trust.
The Police Department solicited and obtained five (5) proposals from qualified vendors based on staff’s familiarity with the marketplace. Each proposal was evaluated based on cost, product quality, warranty, features and vendor reliability. After thorough consideration Elan City was selected as the lowest cost-responsive proposal.
Financial Impact
The total cost for this purchase is $54,000.00, which will be funded through the State Forfeiture account #2405030-484900.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the contract with Elan City for a not to exceed amount of $54,000.00 and as fully presented.
(Full motion - not necessary to be read)
I move to approve the authorization and execution of a goods only contract for the purchase of Radar Digital Display Speed Signs from Elan City per quote SO12867 for a not-to-exceed amount of $54,000.00;
AND
Authorize the Villa...
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