C26803015 Helicopter Services

The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation seeks a qualified contractor to provide turbine‑powered, four‑passenger helicopter services on a “call‑when‑needed” basis for the Northern Division’s cannabis eradication and emergency response missions. The contractor must supply a compliant helicopter (approved makes/models), qualified pilots, a fuel‑service truck, and all required avionics/equipment, operating from a base located in one of the designated Northern counties. The contract runs for three years (Feb 2027‑Feb 2030) with two optional one‑year extensions, and bids are evaluated on price with small‑business and DVBE incentives applied for evaluation only. • Provide a turbine‑powered, four‑passenger helicopter (e.g., Bell 206L3/L4, Bell 407, Airbus AS 350) with required avionics, paint scheme, and long‑line capability. • Supply FAA‑certified pilots meeting extensive experience and currency requirements, as well as a fuel‑service truck meeting NFPA and EPA standards. • Operate on a call‑when‑needed basis for cannabis site remediation, reconnaissance, special‑operations support, and disaster response, complying with all federal and state aviation regulations.