Hawaii eProcurement Portal #B27000473

Exclusive-use Maui helicopter for Bti mosquito control and conservation aviation

The State of Hawaii is seeking a dedicated Maui-based helicopter for mosquito-control and native forest bird conservation operations. - Government buyer: State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Maui District; contract administrator Jason Omick or designee. - Aircraft and named products/vendors: The solicitation prefers an MD500D and accepts a Hughes 500 series or equivalent. Bti spraying must use an FAA-approved boom spray rig and a GPS-guided application/job-management system such as Tabula or equivalent. No contractor or aircraft supplier is named. - Services requested: Passenger transport, external sling-load operations, aerial spraying, Bti application for five days, additional Bti application hours, and a mandatory 12-month exclusive-use aircraft and support package. The offer form does not state quantities or separate prices for most service lines; the exclusive-use package is for 12 months. - Key requirements: At least four seats for three passengers and one pilot; aircraft based and continuously available on Maui five days per week; qualified pilots and crew, fuel, maintenance, equipment, readiness, and operational support. Bti application requires FAA Part 137 certification. FAA/OAS certifications are also required as applicable. - Commercial considerations: The State does not guarantee minimum flight hours or orders. The exclusive-use lump sum is paid in 12 equal monthly installments for satisfactory availability.

Description

The solicitation seeks exclusive-use helicopter transportation services for the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Maui District, to support mosquito control operations and associated conservation activities. The contractor will provide a dedicated helicopter, pilot(s), and operational support, including aerial application of small-particle liquid Bti using an aircraft-mounted boom spray system, transport of field personnel, sling-load operations, and other aviation support. The solicitation describes a long-term exclusive-use agreement with guaranteed aircraft availability, including continuous five-day-per-week availability for a 12-month base term. The offer document states the exclusive-use offer must include the mandatory 12-month lump-sum line item.

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