Helicopter Flight Services

The Arizona Game and Fish Department's Master Agreement CTR060178 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for helicopter flight services provided by Papillon Airways Inc. The contract covers a comprehensive range of wildlife management and operational support activities, including wildlife population surveys, water development maintenance, water hauling, wildlife captures, eagle nest surveys, fish stocking, and miscellaneous missions. Services are performed using two specific helicopter types: Bell 206 L-1 C30P and AS350 B3E/H125, with the department anticipating approximately 800 to 1,000 flight hours annually across Arizona, with occasional operations extending into Mexico.

The master agreement was initially awarded on May 2, 2022, with Papillon Airways Inc. as the prime contractor, and is structured as a five-year contract with potential 12-month extensions. The current contract period runs through May 2, 2026, with a total contract value that includes project rates ranging from $1,060 to $2,030 per hour, depending on the specific service type. Geographically, the contract covers the State of Arizona with provisions for operations in Mexico, and includes comprehensive insurance coverage with a $50,000,000 combined single limit for aircraft liability and aviation general liability, ensuring robust protection for the state agency and its operational requirements.