Opportunity
California eProcure #26-002-150
Aerial Surveillance Services with Rotary Wing Aircraft for Northern California Counties
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
26-002-150
NAICS
481211
The State Water Resources Control Board and Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board are seeking bids for aerial surveillance services using rotary wing aircraft in Northern California. - Government Buyer: - State Water Resources Control Board - Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board - Division of Administrative Services - Products/Services Requested: - Aerial surveillance services utilizing civilian and commercial rotary wing aircraft (passenger transport helicopters) - Routine flights (scheduled with at least 48 hours' notice) - Emergency flights (scheduled with 24 hours' notice, including standby time) - Aircraft must seat 2-6 passengers - Key Requirements: - Flights originate and end at Redding Municipal Airport - Service area includes Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba counties - Bidders must meet FAA and pilot licensing requirements - Demonstrated experience and capability for both emergency and routine flights - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified providers of rotary wing aircraft services - Estimated contract value: up to $105,000 over 36 months
Description
The State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) is soliciting bids for aerial surveillance services. The contract involves providing civilian and commercial rotary wing aircraft services for passenger transport helicopters across multiple counties in California. The solicitation includes detailed instructions for bid submission, evaluation, and award processes, with key dates for questions, bid submission, and opening. The anticipated start date for the agreement is July 1, 2026.