Title
Recon 180 Use of Force Simulator - Purchase
History
In January of 2016, the Village of Orland Park purchased a single screen use of force simulator from TI Training. The purchase and use of a Use of Force Simulator met the requirements outlined in the Police and Community Relations Improvement Act, signed into law in 2015, that mandates law enforcement officers must satisfactorily complete approved Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board scenario-based training on an annual basis (Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705/7).
This scenario-based training is still required by the SAFE-T act. Officers must complete 12 hours of hands-on, scenario-based role playing every three years.
The Orland Park Police Department currently utilizes officers trained as instructors on the current TI Training Simulator, and this training will seamlessly transfer to the new Recon 180 system. Additionally, some of the department's existing training firearms will be compatible with the Recon 180. The system upgrade features a three-screen setup for enhanced realism, and it will be installed at the Police Training Facility/EOC to further improve training capabilities.
Financial Impact
The upgrade provided a $25,000.00 discount. The final cost of the Use of Force Simulator is $89,600.00 (shipping included) and will be purchased with funds from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Account.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the waiver of the competitive bid process and authorize the approval and execution of a sole source vendor contract with TI Training Corp. for the purchase of the Recon 180 Use of Force Training Simulator at a cost not to exceed $89,600.00 per the Quote dated February 3, 2025;
AND
To authorize the Village Manager to execute all related contracts subject to Village Attorney review.