City of San Diego PlanetBids #10090515-26-E

San Diego Police Department Seeks Airbus H125 Helicopter Maintenance and OEM Parts

The City of San Diego Police Department is seeking a contractor for a five-year Aircraft Maintenance and Administrative Support contract for its Air Support Unit, which operates four Airbus H125 helicopters. - Government Buyer: - City of San Diego, San Diego Police Department, Air Support Unit - OEMs Highlighted: - Airbus (manufacturer of H125 helicopters) - Safran Helicopter Engines (manufacturer of ARRIEL 2D turbine engines) - Vendors: - No specific resellers or distributors named; focus is on OEM parts and certified maintenance providers - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive helicopter maintenance services for Airbus H125 helicopters - Supply of OEM replacement parts for Airbus H125 helicopters - Supply of OEM parts for Safran ARRIEL 2D turbine engines - Three full-time FAA-certified mechanics on-site, with additional part-time mechanics as needed - Administrative support, including maintenance tracking and computerized maintenance database - Hourly labor rates for mechanics (regular and overtime) - Discounts on OEM parts - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict requirement for OEM parts from Airbus and Safran - Mechanics must be FAA-certified and pass background checks - Compliance with FAA and manufacturer standards - Use of a computerized maintenance database for tracking - Emphasis on both technical and administrative support - Contract may be extended or terminated at the City's discretion

Description

The City of San Diego is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to provide complete helicopter maintenance services, including the supply of Airbus H125 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts and OEM parts for Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIEL 2D turbine engines. The contract term is five years from the effective date, with the San Diego Police Department acting as the contract administrator. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal by July 8, 2026, with original hard copies potentially required if electronic submissions lack authorized signatures. The solicitation includes detailed submission instructions and requires compliance with wage provisions.

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