City of Pomona PlanetBids #2026-31

Five-Year Helicopter Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services for City of Pomona

The City of Pomona is seeking a qualified contractor for a five-year agreement to provide comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and repair services for its MD500 E helicopter. - Government Buyer: - City of Pomona, Finance/Purchasing Division - Services performed at Pomona Police Department Heliport - OEMs and Key Systems: - Rolls-Royce (250-C20B turbine engine) - MD Helicopters (MD500 E helicopter) - Trakka Systems (mapping and imaging systems) - FLIR (thermal imaging systems) - Microvibe (balancing equipment) - Products/Services Requested: - Scheduled helicopter inspections: four 100-hour, two 300-hour, and one annual/100-hour inspection - Weekly preventative maintenance (twice weekly visits) - Estimated 260 hours of unscheduled maintenance and repairs per year - After-hours on-call service with 1-hour response time and 24/7 contact availability - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All maintenance must be performed by FAA-certified Airframe and Power-plant (A&P) technicians with Inspection Authorization (IA) - Technicians must have at least five years of experience with Rolls-Royce series turbine engines, MD 500 E helicopters (or factory school attendance), Trakka Mapping Systems, Trakka/FLIR thermal imaging systems, and factory training on Microvibe balancing equipment - Documentation of qualifications and experience required with bid submission - The procurement is managed via the PlanetBids portal and is located in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California

Description

The City of Pomona is soliciting bids for a five-year contract to provide helicopter inspection, maintenance, and repair services. The work requires FAA certified Airframe and Power-plant (A&P) technicians with specific experience on Rolls-Royce turbine engines, MD 500 E helicopters, Trakka Mapping Systems, and FLIR thermal imaging systems. Bidders must submit qualifications and experience documentation with their electronic bids by August 13, 2026. The project is located in Pomona, California, and includes various scheduled inspections and maintenance tasks.

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