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Wheeling board waives competitive bidding, approves purchase of 24 rifles for police
Summary
After a resident asked to pull the item for competitive bidding concerns, trustees approved a contract to buy 24 Springfield Saint Victor rifles for $53,301.60 from Ray O'Hearin Inc.
The Village of Wheeling board on May 19 approved a resolution waiving competitive bidding and awarding a contract to Ray O'Hearin Inc. for the purchase of 24 Springfield model Saint Victor rifles for the police department at a total cost of $53,301.60.
A resident asked that the rifle purchase be removed from the consent agenda before the board voted, saying it "should have gone out to competitive bidding." Village staff explained the procurement and the item was pulled for discussion; the board later voted to approve the waiver and contract. Trustee votes recorded during the roll call showed approval by Trustee Lang, Trustee Krueger, Trustee Raffato, Trustee Vogel, Trustee Vito and President Horker.
No additional contract details or delivery timelines were provided in open session. The resolution approved the waiver and authorized execution of the purchase agreement, as reflected in the board's consent‑agenda vote.
