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West Milford approves multi‑year body‑worn camera contract and wide package of public‑safety and public‑works purchases
Summary
The council approved a set of procurement resolutions including a $755,748.70 five‑year body‑worn camera contract with Axon, ALPR/AI cameras ($69,721.67), three police interceptors, vehicle equipment changeovers, body armor, and a $589,954 DPW fuel‑tank purchase; road resurfacing and maintenance contracts were also awarded.
At its June 24 meeting the West Milford Township Council approved a package of procurement resolutions covering police equipment, vehicles and public‑works infrastructure.
The council authorized a multi‑year contract with Axon Enterprises for body‑worn cameras and related equipment totaling $755,748.70. The contract will be invoiced in five equal annual payments of $151,149.74 from 2026 through 2030; the Police Department must request the annual payment amount in future capital budgets. The council also authorized the purchase of ALPR/AI cameras through SHI International for up to $69,721.67 and replacement body armor through Atlantic Tactical not to exceed $35,142.40.
Public‑safety fleet needs were addressed: three 2025 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles were approved through cooperative purchasing for up to $140,746.20 and equipment/changeover work for those vehicles was authorized up to $52,164.55. The Department of Public Works will buy and install a 12,000‑gallon ConVault AST fuel tank via State contract at a cost not to exceed $589,954.
The council also awarded the 2026 West Milford Township Road Resurfacing Program (Phase 1) to Tilcon New York, Inc. through the Morris County Cooperative Pricing Council for up to $1,250,000 and approved crack sealing and pavement marking/striping contracts (not to exceed $85,000 for crack sealing; $25,000 for pavement markings and $145,000 for line striping) to address road maintenance needs this season.
Chief Financial Officer certifications for fund availability were recorded for the purchases and the authorizations were handled as a package of resolutions moved together at the meeting. Mayor Michele Dale said camera locations “will not be a secret,” adding that the township does not expect cameras at Westbrook Park and that access to camera footage must comply with Attorney General guidelines and privacy rules; she said cameras are intended primarily to support investigations into vandalism and to reduce taxpayer costs for repairs. The council carried the procurement package as part of the evening’s resolutions.
