Aerial Ladder Truck

The Village of Oak Brook is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for the Fire Department Aerial Ladder Truck Purchase  

Qualified vendors interested in submitting a proposal must obtain the detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) package from the Village’s  eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/oak-brook. 

Firms intending to respond to this opportunity must create a FREE account with OpenGov by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. This step is necessary to establish a communication link with the Village.

The closing date and time for receipt of proposals is Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. prevailing time, after which time, additional submittals will not be accepted. 

The Village reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to waive technical or legal deficiencies, to proceed or not to proceed with any subsequent proposal process, or to negotiate, without further process, and to make an award that, in its judgment, is the best and most favorable to the interests of the Village and the public.

All inquiries regarding this RFP must  be submitted via the Village’s eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/oak-brook. 

Background

The Village of Oak Brook is a suburban community located in the western suburbs of Illinois, approximately 15 miles west of Chicago. Oak Brook is a premier community known for its beautiful neighborhoods, vibrant business district, and exceptional public amenities—including world-class shopping, fine dining, and abundant green space. The Oak Brook Fire Department protects a wide variety of hazards including a large commercial and mercantile district made up of high-rises, big box stores, warehouses, light industrial, multi-family dwellings, hotels, and large residential structures. In addition, the fire department protects several miles of high-speed roadways which include IL Route 83, Interstate 88, and Interstate 294.

In 2025, the Oak Brook Fire Department continued to see a year after year call volume increase, answering 3,322 calls for service, delineated by a nature of 65% emergency medical service and 35% fire service-related calls.

The Village of Oak Brook is seeking responsible vendors to submit proposals to build our next aerial ladder truck. The Village of Oak Brook is looking to award the next aerial ladder build to a vendor who can build a high-quality vehicle, exceeding our minimum custom-build requirements, that services the citizens of the Village of Oak Brook for at least the next fifteen years. The Oak Brook Fire Department is looking for a reliable aerial fire apparatus that consistently remains in-service, but when maintenance is needed, can be taken to a local dealer for efficient, cost effective, and dependable repair. Apparatus build time and a vehicle that meets or exceeds the fire department's vehicle requirements will be key when selecting the next vendor.

Some key components the Oak Brook Fire Department is seeking in our next aerial ladder build, but not limited to:

• minimum 95' aerial ladder length (however more vertical/horizontal/below grade reach better i.e. 100', 105', 110', 135', etc.)
• the ability to short-jack the aerial set-up in confined spaces
• minimum 500 on board water storage
• minimum 1500 GPM fire pump
• the ability to carry a full ground ladder compliment, including a 28', 35', and 45' (Bangor) ladders
• total compartment space (cubic foot of storage) is an important consideration
• Identify total cubic foot of available storage given specific design components (on board water, hose, ladder, etc.)

Project Details

• Department: Fire Department
• Department Head: Kevin Fleege (Fire Chief)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-04-07T17:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

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