Rescue Hoist

This contract awards a single‑source purchase of a helicopter rescue hoist to On Board Systems Hoist and Winch for Snohomish County’s Sheriff’s Office. The hoist will be installed on the county’s backup rescue helicopter, matching the existing hoist model on the primary aircraft to ensure parts commonality and operational safety. The procurement is justified on the basis that only two manufacturers exist for this specialized equipment and the selected vendor supplies the exact model already in service. The award is a firm‑fixed‑price purchase valued at approximately $362 k. • Item: One rescue hoist (including cable, pendant, mounting hardware) compatible with existing helicopter fleet. • Procurement method: Sole‑source proprietary purchase justified under County Code 3.04.180. • Vendor: On Board Systems Hoist and Winch (sole awardee). • Estimated contract value: $361,949.