# Oakland Park Demandstar #101326

Oakland Park Requests $6M Tax-Exempt Loan for Fire Department Equipment

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** 101326
**NAICS:** 522298

The City of Oakland Park is seeking proposals from financial institutions for a fixed-rate, tax-exempt, bank-qualified loan to finance fire department equipment.
- Buyer: City of Oakland Park, Fire Rescue Department
- Loan amount: Up to $6,000,000
- Purpose: Acquisition of capital equipment for the Fire Rescue Department
  - Includes two pumper apparatus
  - Includes two aerial ladder trucks
- Solicitation is for financing only; no specific OEMs for fire equipment are mentioned
- Loan must be tax-exempt and bank-qualified
- Loan to be evidenced by a single bond or note
- Open to banks and financial firms capable of issuing the required loan
- No attachments or detailed product specifications provided

### Description

The City of Oakland Park is seeking proposals from firms to provide a fixed rate tax-exempt bank-qualified loan up to $6,000,000. The loan will finance the purchase of capital equipment for the Fire Rescue Department, including two pumper apparatus and two aerial ladder trucks. This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) with e-bidding available. The loan is evidenced by a single bond or note.

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