Texas DIR/ESBD #802-26-76105

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Solicits Statewide Helicopter Aerial Gunning Services

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking proposals for statewide helicopter aerial gunning services to control exotic ungulates, predators, and feral animals across Texas. - Government Buyer: - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Purchasing and Contracting Office - Contact: Melissa Long, CTCD - OEMs and Vendors: - Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson R44 Raven II specified as required aircraft) - No other specific OEMs or vendors named - Products/Services Requested: - Helicopter aerial gunning services, including provision of aircraft, qualified pilots, gunners, guns, ammunition, radios, fuel, and consumables - Aircraft types required: Turbine helicopters and Robinson R44 Raven II - Estimated annual hours by task/location: - 120 hours: Coyote gunning in Trans-Pecos (Robinson R44 Raven II) - 35 hours: Coyote gunning in Panhandle (Robinson R44 Raven II) - 70 hours: Aoudad gunning at Elephant Mountain WMA (Turbine helicopter) - 60 hours: Aoudad gunning at Black Gap WMA and Big Bend Ranch State Park (Turbine helicopter) - 100 hours: Aoudad gunning on private lands near bighorn sheep populations (Turbine helicopter) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All-inclusive, hourly pricing for services - Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, personnel, and consumables - Operations must comply with landowner permissions and wildlife management objectives - Services are as-needed, primarily during winter and spring, with some monthly and seasonal requirements - Contract term is two years with up to three one-year renewal options, plus possible 12-month extension

Description

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking to establish blanket contracts for helicopter aerial gunning services to be performed on an as-needed basis across multiple highway districts in Texas. The solicitation outlines the scope of work, qualifications, aircraft and pilot requirements, and contract terms. Bids are due by June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, and interested parties are responsible for checking for updates or addenda. The estimated contract value is $1,000,000.00.

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