C26803019 Helicopter Services

The State of California’s Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking two qualified vendors to provide “Call‑When‑Needed” helicopter services—including a turbine‑powered four‑passenger helicopter, pilot crew, fuel truck, and full maintenance support—to support law‑enforcement and emergency‑response missions for cannabis‑grow eradication and related special‑operations across multiple coastal and desert state parks. Bidders must supply the helicopter, qualified pilots, a fuel service truck, communications equipment, and meet stringent FAA, safety, and background‑check requirements. The contract will be awarded to the two lowest‑responsible bidders for a three‑year base period with up to two one‑year extensions. • Provide one turbine‑powered, high‑skid, four‑passenger helicopter (e.g., Bell 206L3/L4, Bell 407, Airbus AS‑350) with external‑load capability. • Supply qualified FAA‑certified pilots, an A&P mechanic, and a fuel truck meeting NFPA‑10 and EPA standards. • Perform cannabis‑grow plant removal, reconnaissance, and support for special‑operations and disaster‑response missions within designated counties. • Meet extensive safety, maintenance, insurance, and background‑check requirements; submit all required forms and certifications in a single PDF ≤10 MB by the deadline.