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Romeo board approves $40,000 accreditation-services contract for police after procurement debate
Summary
The board approved hiring the Rosell (Roso) Group to assist the Romeo Police Department with accreditation management (budgeted amount presented at about $40,000) in a 4— vote; trustees debated whether to seek competitive bids or use single-source procurement.
The board voted 4— to approve a $40,000 contract to hire the Rosell (Roso) Group to assist the Romeo Police Department with accreditation management and related services.
The chief described accreditation as an industry standard and said the Rosell Group provides hands-on accreditation-management services; he said the engagement would likely take roughly 18—24 months. Trustees discussed the village purchasing policy, which generally requires an RFQ/RFP for expenditures over $10,000 unless the board determines a single-source procurement is "impractical or inappropriate." Supporters argued the Rosell Group is a recognized provider with local expertise; opponents said the board should follow the RFQ/RFP policy and pursue comparative bids. Trustee Care moved to approve the single-source purchase, supported by Trustee Bartholomew; the motion passed with Trustees Fowler and Parker voting no. Clerk Lucero called the roll and recorded a 4— vote in favor.
The chief said a pending COPS grant application might offset some of the cost; trustees also noted that the accreditation process can require additional staffing and upgrades (for example, property-room improvements) that may come with extra expense and may be eligible for grant support.
What happens next: staff will execute the contract and the chief will proceed with the accreditation process and any grant coordination; trustees asked that procurement records and any related grant awards be tracked and reported back.
