4-SPECS Aircraft.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS FOR RFP 26-540

FIXED WING AIRCRAFT

SECTION A – STATEMENT OF PUPROSE

Hudson Valley Community College’s Aeronautical Technical Institute is seeking proposals from qualified vendors or individuals for the acquisition of an airworthy or non-airworthy Cessna 150 or similar fixed-wing aircraft. The aircraft will be used for hands-on, non-flying training and instruction within our Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician program. The successful bidder will provide an aircraft that meets the specifications outlined below to support student training in airframe, powerplant, and systems maintenance.

SECTION B – INTRODUCTION

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College is the largest community college in upstate New York and offers degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM); and also administers the Educational Opportunity Center for academic and career training at no cost to those who qualify. One of 30 community colleges in the SUNY system, Hudson Valley enrolls more than 19,000 students in credit and non-credit courses and is a recognized leader in distance learning and workforce development. The college has more than 90,000 alumni.

Hudson Valley Community College is a 110-acre community college located in Troy, New York. The facilities consist of 24 buildings with an approximate square footage of 1,600,000.

SECTION C – PROJECT SCOPE

General requirements

The primary function of this aircraft is to serve as a ground-based instructional aid. While it does not need to be in flying condition or have a current airworthiness certificate, the aircraft must be reasonably complete and structurally sound.

Aircraft condition

• Structurally sound: The airframe must be free of major structural damage, such as a collapsed fuselage or severely damaged wings. The skin may have minor dents or patches, but all major control surfaces (ailerons, flaps, rudder, elevators) should be present.

• Complete and original: The aircraft should retain its original or factory-installed systems, including the powerplant, engine, propeller, and instrumentation.

• Corrosion: Any known corrosion must be explicitly disclosed in the bid. While some corrosion may be acceptable for training purposes, the airframe must not have widespread or debilitating corrosion that compromises the safety of students working on it.

Specific Technical Requirements

Airframe

• Type: Cessna 150 (all variants), Cessna 152, or equivalent two-seat, high-wing aircraft.

• Landing gear: Tricycle landing gear must be present and reasonably intact to facilitate maintenance training.

• Fuel system: The fuel tanks and system must be present. A complete system is not required to be functional, but the main components should be available for demonstration.

Powerplant

• Engine: Continental O-200-A engine or Lycoming O-235 (for a Cessna 152) is preferred.

The engine should be installed on the airframe but does not need to be in running condition.

• Engine components: The engine must be as complete as possible, including the carburetor, magnetos, alternator, and exhaust system.

Systems and components

• Control system: The flight control system must be operational and intact, allowing students to trace and inspect the cables, pulleys, and connections.

• Electrical system: The 12-volt (or 24-volt, depending on the model) electrical system components, including the battery, master switch, and wiring harnesses, should be present for instructional purposes.

• Instrumentation: The cockpit should contain a representative six-pack instrument cluster. The condition of the instruments is not critical, but they must be available for removal and installation practice.

• Interior: The seats, carpet, and interior panels do not need to be in good condition but should be present. The original placards and markings on the dashboard should be visible.

• Logbooks and manuals: Complete and accurate logbooks and maintenance records are mandatory. Any available service and parts manuals should be included.

SECTION D- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (SITE VISITS, LICENSES, PREVAILING

WAGE, ETC.)

Required Documentation

• Proposal: A detailed proposal including the aircraft’s year, make, model, and history (if known).

• Photographs: A comprehensive set of high-resolution photographs showing the aircraft’s current condition, including the airframe, engine, cockpit, and interior.

• Pricing: A total, all-inclusive price covering the aircraft and delivery costs.

• References: Contact information for at least two professional references who can attest to the vendor’s ability to deliver a quality aircraft.

SECTION E- CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliverables and Logistics

Delivery location and access

The aircraft must be delivered to:

HVCC ATI

Hangar 1 – Albany International Airport

6 Jetway Drive Albany, NY 12211 The vendor is responsible for all logistics and costs associated with the disassembly (if necessary), transportation, and reassembly of the aircraft at the delivery site.

SECTION F - TERMS & CONDITIONS

HVCC may make such an investigation as it deems necessary to determine the responsibility of any bidder or to determine the ability of any bidder to perform the work. The College reserves the right to disqualify any prospective bidder or reject any bid if evidence required by the College from the bidder is not submitted or if the evidence submitted or investigation of any such bidder fails to satisfy the College that any budder is responsible, able, or qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract or to complete the work as contemplated therein.

The successful vendor must complete and sign the Service and Supply Agreement located in the purchasing website.

Vendor Agrees to have read and complied with all terms and conditions of the specification and bid legal terms

Awarded contractors may not enter into any subcontracts without prior written consent from Hudson Valley Community College.

SECTION G-SCORING

Scoring will be based on the following evaluation criteria:

Pricing 50% Condition 20% Technical Requirements 20% Logistics 10% All pricing should be submitted on the provided bid form.

SECTION H – SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Vendors must submit proposals using our online application system, Euna Solutions (Bonfire), located at: https://hvcc.bonfirehub.com no later than the Submission Deadline. Requests for extensions will not be granted; late applications will not be accepted. Vendors are strongly encouraged to submit at least a few days prior to the deadline given the potential for high website traffic on the due date. HVCC cannot guarantee availability of Online Application System technical assistance on the deadline date. For assistance in using Bonfire, please email support@gobonfire.com or call 1-800-354-8010. If email confirmation is not received within two business days, please contact the Purchasing office:

https://hvcc.bonfirehub.com/ mailto:support@gobonfire.com

Proposals can also be mailed or hand delivered must be sealed and have the RFP name and number on the envelope:

Tabitha D’Attilio Director of Procurement Address: Hudson Valley Community College Administration Building, Room 240 80 Vandenburgh Ave Troy, NY 12180

SECTION I – CONTACTS

Christopher Spencer c.spencer@hvcc.edu

Issuing Office

Aeronautical Technical Institute