Pilot Certification and Training Services

The Orange County Sheriff‑Coroner’s Office is seeking qualified vendors to provide ongoing pilot certification and training services for its aviation unit. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and will be administered through the County’s electronic procurement portal. Bidders must submit a firm price, meet all federal grant compliance requirements, and provide required certifications, references, and insurance documentation. The work includes delivering flight training, certification examinations, and related instructional support on a continuous basis. No substitutions are allowed without written approval, and the bid must be valid for 365 days. All communications and questions must be submitted through the e‑procurement portal by the specified deadline. • Scope: Ongoing flight‑training and pilot certification for the Sheriff’s aviation program • Delivery: Services performed on‑site or at designated training facilities as required by the County • Contract type: Firm‑price, award to lowest responsive bidder, electronic submission only • Key dates: Questions due Nov 3 2026; bid deadline Dec 7 2026, 4:00 PM • Mandatory compliance: Federal grant clauses, Equal Employment Opportunity, Davis‑Bacon, anti‑kickback, etc. • Required documents: Insurance certificates, W‑9, certifications (DUNS, UEI), references, non‑collusion declaration, etc.