2016UtilityWalk-InStepVan
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
2016 UTILITY WALK-IN STEP VAN
NOVEMBER 2016
Please mail all responses to:
Rania Serences
Senior Purchasing Assistant
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
SECTION I: OVERVIEW
The Village of Oak Brook is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for a 2016 or newer utility
walk-in step van. The Village of Oak Brook may also accept a used utility walk-in step van with
low mileage if available on the lot of the dealership.
For the purpose of this RFP and the anticipated Agreement, "Village" means the Village of Oak
Brook and the selected Proposer that is awarded the Agreement is the “Proposer.”
The selected Proposer will be invited to enter into an agreement with the Village in the form of a
Purchase Order, to be provided by the Village (“Agreement”), to provide the items in
accordance with the Project Scope section of this RFP. The Village Board has the ultimate
authority to approve any proposal and to authorize execution of the purchase order.
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 any contract as may be in the best interest of the Village.
SECTION II: SPECIFICATIONS
The following specification represents the Department's minimum requirements for the
purchase of a 2016 or newer utility walk-in step van. A used utility walk-in van with
low mileage that is currently on the lot can also be proposed as a
substitute. Vendors who are interested in proposing "equal or better than" alternate
products shall include detailed information on the proposed product with their proposal
submittal. In addition, vendors who have specific exceptions to these specifications must
identify those exceptions and list alternatives.
The overall safety of the Fire Department's firefighters and the perceived efficiency of its
operations will weigh heavily in the final determination of the acceptability of alternate
products during the review process and the Fire Department's decision shall be final.
Prior to December 2016 the Department intends to initiate the purchase of the vehicle.
Minimum Vehicle Specifications
General Information
Type 2016 or newer Walk-In Step Truck
Classification Medium Duty
GVWR 25,500
Body Length 24’ (288 inches)
Body Width 93.0 inches
Cab Standard
Seating Driver and Front Passenger
Drivers Door Swing
Passenger Door Swing
Rear Doors Twin Swing
Fuel Diesel
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Fuel Tank Capacity 50 Gallons/227 Liter Rectangular Steel
Standard Features
Body Aluminum
Floor Extruded Aluminum
Clearance/Marker Lights OEM
Driver’s Seat High Back Cloth w/Lumbar Support
Passenger Seat High Back Cloth w/Lumbar Support
Bulkhead Yes, w/Center Sliding Door w/Locking Latch
Sliding Sash Windows Left and Right Cab Doors
Side Mirrors Standard Dual
Towing Capable Standard Towing Package
Transmission
Transmission Type Automatic Transmission
Transmission Cooler Water to Oil
Transmission Fluid Synthetic
Rear Suspension
Air Ride Yes
Dump Valve Manual
Rear Suspension Leveling Valves Yes
Braking System
Air Brakes Yes
Air Dryer Yes, with Electric Heater
Brake System Valves Standard
Tires
Radial 255/7DR22.5 15 Ply
Wheels
Front Aluminum
Rear Aluminum
Engine & Driveline
Engine Cummins
Overdrive Yes
Alternator 200 Amp.
Front Axle Capacity 8,000 lbs.
Rear Axle Capacity 17,500 lbs.
Cab Exterior
Horns Dual Electric
Marker Lamps Incandescent
License Plate Holder Front & Rear
Front Bumper Chrome
Fender Skirts Rear, Rubber
Cab Interior
Radio AM/FM
12v Power Source On Dash
Roof Vents Manual
Dome Lights Cab and Cargo Area
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Circuit Breakers / Fuses Auto Self-Reset
Fasten Seat Belt Indicator Yes
Steering Wheel 18 Inch
Tilt Steering Yes
Instruments & Controls
Instrument Cluster Backlit
Odometer Electronic
Speedometer Electronic MPH/KPH
Air Pressure Gauge Primary & Secondary, Integral to Instrument
Cluster
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Electronic, Integral to Instrument Cluster
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Integral to Instrument Cluster
Voltage Display Digital, Integral to Instrument Cluster
Low Fuel Indicator Lamp Integral to Instrument Cluster
Fuel Gauge Electric, Integral to Instrument Cluster
Engine Hour Meter Integral to Instrument Cluster
RPM Control Programmable
Wiper Blades Intermittent
Color
Entire Vehicle Red Preferred, Powder White Acceptable
Warranty
Chassis Each Vendor to Provide Specifics on their
Warranty
Compliance
Certification U.S. FMVSS Certification
Additional Options
Accessories
Heat and Air Conditioning Rear of vehicle
Air Horns Dual trumpet
Rear Bumper Chrome
Side View Mirrors Electric
Rear Windows (4) Installed on rear swinging doors, high and
low (non opening)
Extended Warranty Programs Extended Warranty Programs (please define
packages if available)
SECTION III: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
All proposals must be signed by an authorized officer of the Proposer. Proposals that contain
omissions, erasures, alterations, conditional quotes, or that contain irregularities of any kind
may be rejected.
The proposal should contain, without limitation, the following information at a minimum:
A. Contact Information.
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1. Name of Proposer; and
2. Office address, main telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address, and website address.
B. List of Qualifications and Certifications, and Required Licensing.
The Proposer shall provide the following:
1. General information about the Proposer, its history, and services;
2. The resume of the owner/supervisor of the Proposer and the person that would be
responsible for overseeing and completing the Services, including these individuals’
certifications, degrees and experience.
C. Letter.
All Proposers shall include a letter indicating that all information in the proposal is true and
complete and signed by the authorized owner, partner, officer of the corporation, or manager of
the limited liability company submitting the proposal, with said signature duly notarized by a
notary public.
D. References.
The Proposer shall provide a list of at least three public agencies for which the Proposer has
provided similar utility walk-in step van in the greater Chicagoland area. The proposal must
include the contact information for these references.
SECTION IV: EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS
Professional Village staff will evaluate all properly submitted proposals. The Village staff will
then grade and rank all properly submitted proposals based on their responsiveness to the
Project Scope, the total cost of the Services, and the factors listed in Section 1-7-4 of the Village
Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois.
The Village will then select the top preferred Proposer, with whom the Agreement, on a form to
be provided by the Village, will be negotiated. The Village Board of Trustees has the ultimate
authority to approve any proposal and to authorize execution of the negotiated Agreement.
The Village reserves the right to make clarifications, corrections, or changes in this RFP at any
time prior to the deadline for the submission of proposals. All Proposers or prospective
Proposers that register with the Village prior to the deadline for the submission of proposals will
be informed of said clarifications, corrections, or changes. To register, Proposers must email
their contact information to Rania Serences at rserences@oak-brook.org.
SECTION V: SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
A. Questions and Clarifications.
All questions regarding this RFP should be directed in writing to Chief Barry Liss, bliss@oak-
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brook.org, and Battalion Chief Jeff Marciniak jmarciniak@oak-brook.org. Questions will be
accepted until 12:00 p.m. CST on Monday, November 14, 2016.
All questions and responses will be compiled and submitted to all Proposers electronically in
one general response memorandum by Friday, November 18, 2016. In order to enable the
Village to equitably respond to requestor questions, the Village requests that prospective
Proposers register in advance with the Village via e-mail at rserences@oak-brook.org.
C. RFP Submittals.
All proposals shall be submitted in an opaque sealed envelope on or before the time stated and
shall bear the name of the individual, firm, or corporation submitting the proposal. The envelope
must state the project name: “2016 Utility Walk-In Step Van”. Four (4) copies of the proposal
must be submitted to:
Rania Serences
Senior Purchasing Assistant
Village of Oak Brook
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday, November 22, 2016.
Proposals will not be opened publically. Proposals submitted after this time will not be opened.
No oral, telephone, e-mail or facsimile proposals will be considered.
C. Standard Terms and Conditions.
Proposals submitted are offers only, and the decision to accept or reject is a function of quality,
reliability, capability, reputation, and expertise of the Proposers submitting proposals. Issuance
of this RFP does not obligate the Village to pay any costs incurred by a Proposer in its
submission of a proposal or making any necessary studies or designs for the preparation of that
proposal, or for procuring or contracting for the services to be furnished under this RFP.
A Proposer may withdraw its proposal, either personally or by written request, at any time prior
to the scheduled deadline for submittals. No proposal shall be withdrawn for 90 days after the
date set for opening proposals. Proposals shall be subject to acceptance during this period.
The Village reserves the right to accept the proposal that is, in its judgment, the best and most
favorable to the interests of the Village and to the public; to reject the low price proposal; to
accept any item of any proposal; to reject any and all proposals; and to waive irregularities and
informalities in any proposal submitted or in the RFP process; provided, however, that the
waiver of any prior defect or informality shall not be considered a waiver of any future or similar
defect or informality. Proposers should not rely upon, or anticipate, such waivers in submitting
their proposal.
The Village reserves the right to negotiate specifications, terms, and conditions which may be
necessary or appropriate to the accomplishment of the purpose of the RFP. The Village may
require the entire proposal be made an integral part of the resulting contract. This implies that all
responses, supplemental information, and other submissions provided by the Proposer during
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discussions or negotiations will be held by the Village as contractually binding on the successful
Proposer.
SECTION VI: ANTICIPATED PROJECT TIMELINE
• RFP Released November 8, 2016
• Questions Due November 14, 2016
• Issuance of Responses to Questions November 18, 2016
• RFP Due Date November 22, 2016 @ 3:00 p.m.
• Selection of Proposer December 13, 2016
• Approval of Agreement/Purchase Order December 14, 2016
SECTION V: ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Price Sheet
Attachment B – Vendor Questionnaire
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Attachment A – Price Sheet
Minimum Vehicle Specifications
General Information Price
Type 2016 or newer Walk-In Step Truck
Classification Medium Duty
GVWR 25,500
Body Length 24’ (288 inches)
Body Width 93.0 inches
Cab Standard
Seating Driver and Front Passenger
Drivers Door Swing
Passenger Door Swing
Rear Doors Twin Swing
Fuel Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 Gallons/227 Liter Rectangular
Steel
Standard Features
Body Aluminum
Floor Extruded Aluminum
Clearance/Marker Lights OEM
Driver’s Seat High Back Cloth w/Lumbar
Support
Passenger Seat High Back Cloth w/Lumbar
Support
Bulkhead Yes, w/Center Sliding Door
w/Locking Latch
Sliding Sash Windows Left and Right Cab Doors
Side Mirrors Standard Dual
Towing Capable Standard Towing Package
Transmission
Transmission Type Automatic Transmission
Transmission Cooler Water to Oil
Transmission Fluid Synthetic
Rear Suspension
Air Ride Yes
Dump Valve Manual
Rear Suspension Leveling
Valves
Yes
Braking System
Air Brakes Yes
Air Dryer Yes, with Electric Heater
Brake System Valves Standard
Tires
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Radial 255/7DR22.5 15 Ply
Wheels
Front Aluminum
Rear Aluminum
Engine & Driveline
Engine Cummins
Overdrive Yes
Alternator 200 Amp.
Front Axle Capacity 8,000 lbs.
Rear Axle Capacity 17,500 lbs.
Cab Exterior
Horns Dual Electric
Marker Lamps Incandescent
License Plate Holder Front & Rear
Front Bumper Chrome
Fender Skirts Rear, Rubber
Cab Interior
Radio AM/FM
12v Power Source On Dash
Roof Vents Manual
Dome Lights Cab and Cargo Area
Circuit Breakers / Fuses Auto Self-Reset
Fasten Seat Belt Indicator Yes
Steering Wheel 18 Inch
Tilt Steering Yes
Instruments & Controls
Instrument Cluster Backlit
Odometer Electronic
Speedometer Electronic MPH/KPH
Air Pressure Gauge Primary & Secondary, Integral to
Instrument Cluster
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Electronic, Integral to Instrument
Cluster
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge
Integral to Instrument Cluster
Voltage Display Digital, Integral to Instrument
Cluster
Low Fuel Indicator Lamp Integral to
Instrument Cluster
Fuel Gauge Electric, Integral to Instrument
Cluster
Engine Hour Meter Integral to Instrument Cluster
RPM Control Programmable
Wiper Blades Intermittent
Color
Entire Vehicle Red Preferred, Powder White
Acceptable
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Warranty
Chassis Each Vendor to Provide Specifics
on their Warranty
Compliance
Certification U.S. FMVSS Certification
TOTAL PURCHASE
COST
$
Accessories Price
Heat and Air Conditioning Rear of vehicle
Air Horns Dual trumpet
Rear Bumper Chrome
Side View Mirrors Electric
Rear Windows (4) Installed on rear swinging
doors, high and low (non
opening)
Extended Warranty Programs Extended Warranty Programs
(please define packages if
available)
TOTAL ACCESSORIES $
TOTAL PURCHASE COST PLUS ACCESSORIES
$
In words:
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 any contract as may be in the best interest of the Village.
Vendors who have specific exceptions to these specifications must identify those
exceptions and list alternatives and attach to their proposal.
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Attachment B – Vendor Questionnaire
FIRM NAME ________________________________________________
CONTACT PERSON ________________________________________________
ADDRESS ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER ________________________________________________
WHEN ORGANIZED ________________________________________________
WHERE ORGANIZED________________________________________________
LICENSED IN ILLINOIS? _____________________
NUMBER OF YEARS IN PRACTICE? _____________________
HAS THE FIRM EVER REFUSED A CONTRACT?
If yes, please submit details ____________________
HAS THE FIRM EVER DEFAULTED ON A CONTRACT?
If yes, please submit details ____________________
WHERE IS YOUR NEAREST OFFICE TO OAK BROOK? _____________________
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED IN THE
NEAREST OFFICE TO OAK BROOK? _____________________
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