BPM007303__Attachment_8__Experience_and_Capacity.pdf

Request for Proposal

Solicitation No. BPM007303 All-Inclusive Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) and Services

State of Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire

Management Procurement Services

1110 West Washington, Suite 500

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Solicitation Attachment – Method of Approach | Revision No. 1 | Revised 11-22

Attachment 8 – Experience and Capacity Response

THE STATE MAY DETERMINE YOUR PROPOSAL NON-RESPONSIVE IF YOU DO NOT FULLY RESPOND.

The Offeror shall provide a narrative response to each section that demonstrates their understanding of the Scope of Work requirements and describes the company’s overall experience and capacity in providing the Services stated in this Solicitation.

Offeror shall provide a response either after each section or in a separate document entitled: “Attachment - Experience and Capacity Response.” If a separate document is used, please clearly designate each section and double-check to ensure that each question has been answered. If any information provided is considered CONFIDENTIAL by Offeror, the information must be specifically included in the Confidential Information Designation Attachment and related documentation to be assessed for confidential treatment under A.A.C. R2-7-103.

1.0 Company Profile. The Offeror must include a narrative description of its organization. The narrative must include the following:

1.1 Brief overview of business operations, with an emphasis on experience in regards to the Scope of Work;

1.2 Location in which the Offeror is incorporated;

1.3 Address of “Main Office” (e.g. Corporate Headquarters and any satellite offices responsible for performance of proposed tasks;

1.4 Offeror's organizational chart relevant to the Contract, specifically identifying the key point of contact for all questions related to the submitted Offer;

1.5 Full disclosure of any potential conflict of interest between the Offeror and any State employee who functions or has responsibilities in the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying out of the Contract;

1.6 A Statement of whether, in the last five (5) years, the Offeror has filed (or had filed against it) any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, whether voluntary or involuntary, or undergone the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or assignee for the benefit of creditors, and if so, an explanation providing relevant details and current status;

1.7 A Statement of whether there are any pending Securities Exchange Commission investigations involving the Offeror, and if such are pending or in progress, an explanation providing relevant details and an attached opinion of counsel as to whether the pending investigation(s) may impair the Offeror’s performance in a Contract under this Solicitation;

1.8 A Statement documenting all open or pending litigation initiated by Offeror or where Offeror is a defendant or party in any litigation that may have a material impact on Offeror’s ability to deliver the contracted Services;

1.9 A Statement documenting all open or pending litigation initiated by Offeror or where Offeror is a defendant or party in any litigation with a public sector client;

1.10 Full disclosure of any public sector contracts terminated for cause or convenience in the past five (5) years;

1.11 Full disclosure of any criminal or civil offense;

1.12 Offeror shall provide evidence of any Arizona required business license to provide these Services; AND

1.13 Offeror shall provide copies of any professional or industry certifications that represent the Services detailed in this Solicitation.

State of Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire

Management Procurement Services

1110 West Washington,

2.0 Company Experience

2.1 What market(s) are your current clients primarily in?

2.2 What experience do you have serving clients in business markets within the State of Arizona?

2.3 What is the range in size of your current clients?

2.4 Provide two (2) examples that exhibit your experience with Materials or Services for clients relevant to the

Scope of Work? Provide supporting documentation as a separate attachment and title the document:

“Attachment - Company Experience”.

2.5 In the last five (5) years, did any of your clients cancel their contracts with your company? If “yes”, why? Please provide as much detail as possible.

2.6 With what relevant trade and/or professional associations are you involved? How does this participation give you an advantage over your competition?

2.7 Provide a completed copy of Attachment 12: Equipment Information.

2.8 Provide a completed copy of Attachment 13: Personnel Information.

2.9 Provide a completed copy of Attachment 14: AC 43-9C, Airworthiness Directive Compliance Record for every aircraft included in your offer.

3.0 Financial/Accounting Information

Offeror must provide evidence of financial stability and capability to fund all costs associated with providing the relevant Materials or Services throughout the term of the Contract. The latest two (2) years audited annual financial statements including total revenue, net income, and total assets must be submitted with the Offeror’s proposal. If audited financial data is unavailable, explain in full, the reason and provide the latest non-audited financial information including but not limited to balance sheet, income statement, as well as statements of cash flows, and change in financial position.

Include information to attest to the accuracy of the information provided.

Offeror shall provide information regarding any irregularities that were discovered in any accounts maintained by the Offeror on behalf of others. Describe the circumstances and disposition of the irregularities.

4.0 Certificates/Licenses

Submit copies of all applicable certificates and licenses that support Offeror’s ability to provide the proposed Materials or Services.

4.1 Offeror shall provide a copy of certifications under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 137 “Agricultural Aircraft Operations.

4.2 Offeror shall provide a copy of the Standard/Restricted airworthiness certificate for each aircraft; including, proof of ownership and registration.

4.3 Offeror shall provide proof of completion of all required pilot and crew recurrent company training.

4.4 Offeror shall provide all OAS carding for pilots organized by Interagency Level.

State of Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire

Management Procurement Services

1110 West Washington,

4.5 Offeror shall provide course training certificates for all pilots included in your offer.

4.6 Offeror shall provide proof of passing the National Training Course within the last three (3) years.

4.7 Offeror shall provide copies of passing the National Aerial Firefighting Academy (NAFA) and SEAT Pilot Academy for any pilots not currently carded at the Level 1.

4.8 Offeror shall provide OAS carding for Fuel Support Vehicles (FSV).

4.9 Offeror shall identify if any pilots included in your offer are AP/ or IA certificated using Attachment 16:

Personnel List.

4.9.1 Offeror shall provide a copy of each certificate, as applicable.

4.10 Offer shall provide AFM or POH performance to comply with the performance requirements outlined in the Scope of Work.

4.11 Offeror shall provide a list of Airworthiness Directivities (AD) or Service Bulletins for each aircraft included in your offer using Attachment 13: Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval Record.

4.11.1 Offer shall provide the appropriate signatures and applicable Return to Service documentation for anything listed on Attachment 13: Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval Record.

4.12 Offeror shall provide the name of the mechanic or business of Offeror’s maintenance facility.

4.12.1 Offeror shall list the years of experience and qualifications.

4.13 Offeror shall provide most current certified weight and balance for each aircraft included in the offer and shall include the most recent date of weighing.

4.14 Offeror shall provide a list of all items installed on the aircraft that are required to be overhauled or replaced on a specified cycle.

4.15 Has your company, personnel or aircraft ever been released or contract cancelled for any reason during the life of the company?