Committee approves purchase of two transport vehicles and related $115,007 transfer for juvenile transport

The DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee on May 6 approved two vehicle purchase orders to support the detention screening transport unit and approved a budget transfer to fund the purchases.

The committee approved a purchase order to Curry Motors Frankfort (listed on the agenda as Curry Motors Frankfurt Inc) to furnish and deliver one black Ford police interceptor utility vehicle for detention screening transport for a period of May 13, 2025, through May 12, 2026, at a contract amount listed on the agenda not to exceed $46,261. The committee also approved a purchase order to the same vendor to furnish and deliver one black Ford Transit 350 passenger van for the same period at a contract amount not to exceed $68,746.

Committee members asked about delivery timing and national vehicle supply issues. Member Honig asked, “Is it on track? Is there any delay with anything with vehicles going on, and purchasing, in The United States right now, or is it on track?” A staff member answered, “I will have to check with DOT,” and later confirmed they would follow up with procurement and provide timing information.

The committee also approved a budget transfer (item 25‑11‑90) moving $115,007 from other professional services to automotive equipment to purchase the vehicle and van for fiscal years 2025–2026; the agenda description said the vehicles will transport juveniles between King County and DuPage County for probation and court services. All motions carried.

Why it matters: the purchases fund transport capacity for detention screening and juvenile transport operations managed by DuPage County probation and court services. Committee discussion focused on procurement timing and whether national supply constraints could affect delivery.

No delivery dates were provided during the meeting; staff committed to follow up and provide updated delivery timing to committee members.