Aberdeen+Contract+Signed.pdf

This document represents a state contract between Aberdeen Flying Service and the State of North Dakota, specifically executed through the State Procurement Office. The contract involves aviation services and is awarded to Aberdeen Flying Service, a company located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, with Charles Caven listed as the President. The contract was signed on 4/23/2024 by the company's authorized representative and subsequently approved by Chad Keech, the State Procurement Officer, on 6/25/2024.

The contract covers aviation services utilizing multiple Cessna aircraft (models 172, 172RG, T210, 340A, 402C, 414A, and 441) with a designated base at KABR. The pricing structure includes a flight-time hourly rate ranging from $430 to $1,625 depending on the aircraft, with a standard 2-hour minimum flight time. Additional terms include a daily availability rate of $1,000 and a standby time hourly rate of $99.50. The aircraft have varying performance specifications, with passenger seating capacities between 3-9 and cruising speeds from 115-295 knots. Notable optional equipment includes intercom systems and GPS. Aberdeen Flying Service has explicitly declined to perform "Special Use" services and will not transport hazardous materials under this contract.