North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #IFB-060-3152603-CF

Orange County Sheriff-Coroner pilot certification and flight training services

The County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner is seeking a flight school to provide recurring pilot certification and training for Sheriff’s Department personnel. - Government buyer: County of Orange — Sheriff-Coroner / Orange County Sheriff’s Department, through Sheriff Procurement or Procurement Services. - OEM and aircraft: Cessna aircraft are specified for pilot licensing and ratings, including Cessna 172s; emergency maneuver training requires suitable aerobatic aircraft, identified as Citabria, Decathlon, and/or Cessna 152 Aerobat. No training provider or reseller is named. - Requested services: Private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, and certified flight instructor training; emergency maneuver training; biennial flight reviews; instrument proficiency checks; high-performance endorsements; miscellaneous classes; and exams with a proctor or examiner. Pricing is hourly per student; quantities are not specified. - Included in training: Ground, flight, classroom, and simulator instruction, course and exam materials, airtime, and examiner/proctor fees. Training must support completion of applicable FAA written and practical exams and meet FAA Part 61 and/or Part 141 requirements. - Key provider requirements: FAA Part 61 and/or Part 141 flight-school certification, at least 10 years of pilot-training experience, appropriately qualified CFI/CFII instructors, and access to the required aircraft. The school must have a brick-and-mortar location near Fullerton Municipal Airport; attachment text specifies within 25 miles, while the release materials note differing distance references, so bidders should verify the applicable limit. - Term: The model contract describes three calendar years from execution, with renewal requiring County Board of Supervisors approval. No student counts, service quantities, or contract price are provided.

Description

The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner is soliciting bids for ongoing pilot certification and training services for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Services include ground, flight, classroom, and simulator instruction and training for private pilot, instrument, commercial pilot, and certified flight instructor credentials, as well as specified reviews and endorsements. The flight school must be FAA-certified under Part 61 and/or Part 141 and meet the stated instructor, aircraft, experience, and local business-location requirements. Electronic bids and bid security are required; the solicitation states that award is generally made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

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