General Aviation Aircraft, Parts, and Service

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Office of Aviation has established a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for general aviation aircraft maintenance, parts, and services. This contract covers comprehensive maintenance and support for specific state-owned aircraft, including Cessna 182S, 182T, 208B models, Partenavia P68C & P68-OBS, and GippsAero GA8-TC 320. The IDV provides access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts, components, accessories, and critical inspection/maintenance/repair services for various aircraft and engine types, including Lycoming IO-360, IO-540 & TIO-540 Series Engines and Pratt & Whitney PT6A-144A Engines.

Winner Aviation Corporation has been awarded the contract, which will run from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, covering the state of Ohio. The competitive selection contract requires vendors to be FAA-approved maintenance facilities with mandatory qualifications including 24/7 emergency maintenance, factory-trained mechanics, and current FAA certifications. Key contract provisions include a maximum 20% markup on parts, mandatory use of contract vendors for parts and services over $1,000, and specific parts delivery timelines. The contract allows ODOT to solicit cost proposals from multiple awarded vendors, typically selecting the lowest overall cost provider, with extensive insurance requirements including $6 million for test flights and $7 million for hangar keeper's liability.