California eProcure #09A1142

Caltrans Seeks Operated Helicopter Rental Services for Avalanche Control in Mono County

Caltrans is seeking multiple providers for operated helicopter rental services to support avalanche control operations in Mono County, California. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, Bid Unit - Products/Services Requested: - Rental of one fully operated and maintained commercial rotorcraft-helicopter - For transport of GAZEX tank farms and equipment to avalanche control facilities above State Route 158 (June Lake area) and US 395 (Lee Vining Hill) - Estimated 2-4 flights per year, with hourly rates for operation and ferry time - Includes all labor, tools, equipment, travel, fuel, materials, supplies, maintenance, and incidentals - Ferry time for helicopter rental (up to one hour each direction) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must possess a valid and current FAA Commercial Rotorcraft license - Pilots must have a Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Rotorcraft-Helicopter rating and a valid Class I or II FAA Medical Certificate - Minimum 100 hours of pilot experience in mountainous terrain and 16 hours in the specific helicopter make/model - Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentives are available - Up to three contractors may be awarded under this as-needed, multiple-provider arrangement - No specific OEMs or helicopter manufacturers are named; the opportunity is open to qualified providers meeting the licensing and experience requirements - Place of Performance: - Avalanche control facilities above SR 158 (June Lake area) and US 395 (Lee Vining Hill), Mono County, California - Contracting office located at Caltrans, Division of Procurement and Contracts, Sacramento, CA

Description

This solicitation is for the rental of one fully operated and maintained Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter to transport GAZEX tank farms and equipment to avalanche control facilities above State Route 158 (June Lake area) and US 395 (Lee Vining Hill) in Mono County. The contract is an as-needed service request based Multiple-Provider Agreement, with up to three contractors potentially awarded. Bidders must have valid FAA licenses and certificates, and pilots must have specific experience flying in mountainous terrain and the helicopter make and model provided.

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