Exhibit_1_Bid_Flights_Final_Revised_2026.docx
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- EV00000961
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- Oklahoma
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This is a Scope of Work document for Requisition/Bid No. EV00000961 issued by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) for aerial fire detection services. The contract encompasses three fire protection areas in eastern Oklahoma covering approximately 6.2 million acres across 15 counties: the East Central Protection Area (approximately 2 million acres in Latimer, Leflore, Haskell, and Pittsburg counties), the Southeast Protection Area (approximately 2 million acres in Atoka, Choctaw, Pushmataha, and McCurtain counties), and the Northeast Protection Area (approximately 2 million acres in Sequoyah, Adair, Cherokee, Muskogee, Mayes, Delaware, Ottawa, and Wagoner counties). The vendor must provide fixed-wing aircraft (Cessna 172 or equivalent) with qualified pilots for wildfire detection and reporting. During high to extreme fire danger periods, vendors shall furnish two aircraft with pilot/spotters for four to seven hours daily for an estimated 44 days (362 hours), and during moderate to high fire danger periods, vendors shall furnish one aircraft for approximately four hours daily for an estimated 44 days (188 hours). The contract period extends from the date of the executed Purchase Order through June 30, 2026. Bidders must submit documentation including recent aircraft logbook entries showing annual inspections, pilot commercial/instrument certificates and health certificates, pilot experience statements, and required OMES forms and certifications.
Compensation is based solely on actual flight activity documented by Hobbs meter readings recorded to the nearest 1/10 hour and verified by dispatch, with no monthly or flat-rate fees permitted during periods when flights are conducted and billed. The vendor is responsible for all aircraft maintenance and FAA licensing compliance, security of ODAFF-provided equipment (electronic maps, iPads, and two-way radios), and replacement of any lost or stolen equipment. Invoices must include the date, protection area served, beginning and ending Hobbs readings, time charged, and daily totals, with payment made via EFT once monthly upon ODAFF approval. Pilots must maintain a commercial/instrument rating with a minimum of 800 logged flight hours and at least 40 hours in a Cessna 172 or equivalent, with preference given to candidates with aerial fire detection experience. Aircraft must be equipped with GPS systems capable of providing fire location coordinates within 1/4 mile accuracy and must maintain a cruising speed of 115 mph. Either party may terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice, and ODAFF may cancel immediately upon written notice of default if the vendor fails to meet contract terms.
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| OMESFormCP021-Fillable.pdf | ||
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Attachment to Requisition/Bid No. EV00000961 Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Fire Aerial Detection
1.0 SCOPE OF WORK
Forestry Services’ firefighting forces are concentrated in the 6.2-million-acre fire protection area which covers all or parts of 15 counties of eastern Oklahoma. Statue provides for the Protection Area to be formally established by the State Forester, based upon need, available manpower and equipment resources. Early detection and rapid response by fire crews minimize the damage to property and natural resources. Forestry Services is responsible for initial attacks inside the Protection Area and support for the remainder of the State.
2.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT (AGRICULTURE)
2.1 ODAFF has the constitutional duty to protect the health and safety of Oklahoma residents, protect the quality of the State's agricultural products, and enhance the agriculture production in the State (Title 2).
2.2 ODAFF agrees to compensate the Supplier based upon an invoice submitted upon arrival of product by the Supplier and based upon a fee schedule prescribed in this requisition/bid.
2.3 ODAFF shall provide up to 20 hours of training in spotting/reporting wildfires, radio communications and use of the ESRI mapping tool called QuickCapture. This training will take place both on the ground and in flight. Upon successful completion of the training, the agency will approve the pilot/spotters as competent to provide the complete detection service on their own. Only individuals who have been approved by the agency may act as pilot/spotters. Forestry Services' employees may act as observers on occasion.
2.4 Supply electronic maps, iPads, and either a handheld two-way radio or a small multiple channel mobile radio for use by the flight service to communicate with the assigned agency dispatcher and fire crews.
2.5 Payment will be made via EFT once a month.
3.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VENDOR
3.1 Using electronic maps and iPads supplied by Oklahoma Forestry Services and two-way radios, the pilot/spotter must fly predetermined routes and locate any fires within the areas covered.
3.2 Fires detected must be checked and a determination made as to whether the fire being a controlled fire or a wildfire. In either case, the location (Latitude/Longitude) and type of fire must be reported to the assigned dispatch office and submitted electronically using QuickCapture. Reported locations must be accurate within 1/4 mile of the fire's actual location.
3.3 The vendor shall be responsible for the security of all electronics and communications equipment provided by Oklahoma Forestry Services and will assume responsibility for radio operator compliance with Federal Communications Commission and Forestry Services regulations.
3.4 The contractor shall replace any lost or stolen communications/electronic equipment belonging to Oklahoma Forestry Services.
3.5 Invoices shall include the date, the protection area being served, beginning and ending Hobbs reading, time charged, and total for each day's flight. Monthly or flat rate fees shall not be billed during any period in which flight operations are conducted and billed. All payments shall be based solely on actual flight activity documented by Hobbs meter readings and dispatch verification.
3.6 Due to the time-critical nature of wildfire detection, refueling must be made within the designated detection area, or at a site approved by Oklahoma Forestry Services, with only a minimum of time on the ground to complete the refueling.
3.7 Charges for flight service time will be based on actual Hobbs meter readings recorded at the beginning and end of each flight and included in each statement. Time will be recorded to the nearest 1/10 hour based on the Hobbs meter. Charges will originate and end at the protection area boundaries unless other arrangements are agreed upon by both parties to the contract. No time will be charged for enroute legs to and from the area or to refuel outside the protection area or for engine warm-up or prep operations Charges shall be based on the actual time spent operating within the detection coverage area.
4.0 QUALIFICATIONS
4.1 Pilots must have a commercial/instrument rating and a minimum of 800 hours of logged flight time.
4.2 Pilots must also have a minimum of 40 hours of logged flight time in a Cessna 172 or equivalent.
4.3 Strong consideration will be given to pilots with aerial fire detection experience.
4.4 The ability to accurately read Latitude/Longitude from the Loran C or GPS equipment is necessary.
4.5 Pilots and/or spotters shall have a good general knowledge of the counties to be flown, inducting cities and towns, rivers and water bodies, roads and highways, major terrain features, major landmarks, and the general lay of the land.
5.0 WORK TERRITORY
5.1 East Central Protection Area - The purpose of this contract is to provide complete aerial fire detection flights within the geographic boundaries of the ODAFF, Forestry Services East Central Fire Protection Area. This area covers approximately 2 million acres in all of Latimer and Leflore counties, and parts of Haskell and Pittsburg Counties. The assigned dispatch office is located at the East Central Area Headquarters in Wilburton, OK.
5.2 Southeast Protection Area - The purpose of this contract is to provide complete aerial fire detection services within the geographic boundaries of the ODAFF, Forestry Services Southeast Fire Protection Area. This area covers approximately 2 million acres in all or parts of Atoka, Choctaw, Pushmataha, and McCurtain counties in Southeast Oklahoma. The assigned dispatch office is located at the Southeast Area Headquarters in Broken Bow, OK.
5.3 Northeast Protection Area - The purpose of this contract is to provide complete aerial fire detection services within the geographic boundaries of the ODAFF, Forestry Services Northeast Fire Protection Area. This area covers approximately two million acres in all or parts of Sequoyah, Adair, Cherokee, Muskogee, Mayes, Delaware, Ottawa, and Wagoner counties. The assigned dispatch office Is located at the Northeast Alea Headquarters in Tahlequah, OK.
6.0 CONTRACT PERIOD
6.1 The "Contract Period" shall be from date of the executed Purchase Order, through June 30th, 2026.
7.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS - MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
7.1 During periods of high to extreme fire danger, vendors shall furnish two (2) planes and pilot/spotters from four (4) to seven (7) hours each day for an estimated total of forty-four (44) days, or three hundred sixty-two (362) hours
7.2 During periods of moderate to high fire danger, the vendor shall furnish one (1) plane and pilot/spotter for approximately four (4) hours per day for an estimated total of forty-four (44) days, or one hundred eighty-eight (188) hours. Moderate activity can be expected in the Fall months during periods of dry weather.
7.3 The work is sporadic and seasonal, depending on weather and fire activity. Up to two (2) aircraft will be used on any given day, depending upon fire danger and/or fire activity as determined by ODAFF-Forestry Services. There may be periods when no detection service is needed and there may be periods when the service is needed every day.
7.4 Aircraft used by bidders must be a fixed, high-wing type, capable of maintaining a cruising speed of 115 mph when flown at the manufacturer's recommended RPM rate (Cessna 172 or equivalent) and be capable of transporting at least 1 passenger and pilot, with excellent visibility of the ground under the airplane.
7.5 Aircraft must be licensed and maintained according to FAA regulations and standards for the application.
7.6 All the aircrafts being flown must be equipped with a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) System capable of providing the longitude and latitude of a fire to within ¼-mile of the actual location of the fire.
7.7 Supplier shall include all fees with Bid. Any proposed monthly or flat rate fee must be waived during periods when no flights are requested or performed. No monthly or flat rate fees shall be paid during periods when the vendor is billing for actual flight operations. Payment will only be made based on actual flight operations conducted, as documented by Hobbs meter readings and dispatch verification.
7.8 Payments shall be made upon submission by the Supplier and ODAFF approval of a proper invoice.
7.9 In the event the Supplier fails to meet the terms and conditions of this contract or fails to provide services in accordance with the provisions of the contract, ODAFF may cancel this contract upon written notice of default to Supplier via certified mail. Such cancellation shall not be an exclusive remedy but shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies provided for by law.
7.10 It is agreed by both parties that this agreement may be terminated by written notice delivered via certified mail by either party thirty (30) days prior to termination date upon approval by ODAFF.
7.11 Supplier shall be subject to all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations and all amendments thereto.
7.12 The resulting contract shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the state of Oklahoma. In the event any litigation occurs concerning the terms and conditions of this contract or the rights and duties of the parties, the parties agree that such a suit shall be brought in the Courts of the state of Oklahoma. To the extent that any provision of the contract is found contrary to the Constitution or law of this state, or of the United States, that provision shall be null, void and unenforceable. However, the balance of the contract shall remain in force and effect.
7.13 The Supplier agrees to comply with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination and assures services will be provided without distinction based on race, sex, color, national origin or disability and no other distinction will be made based on age, except as the law allows. The Supplier assures compliance with the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended), Executive Order 11246 and 11375 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336) and all amendments to and all requirements imposed by the regulations issued pursuant to these acts.
7.14 This contract does not create an employment relationship. Individuals performing services required by this contract are not employees of the state of Oklahoma or ODAFF. Suppliers shall not be considered an employee of the state of Oklahoma nor of ODAFF for any purpose and as such shall not be eligible for benefits accruing to state employees.
7.15 Neither party shall be liable for any damages resulting from any delay in delivery or failure to give notice of delay, which directly or indirectly results from the elements, acts of God, delays in transportation, or delays in delivery by any cause beyond their reasonable control.
7.16 Any modification to the contract shall be in writing and agreed to by both the Supplier and ODAFF prior to any change in service, executed upon final approval by ODAFF. Any additional services provided prior to the execution of a mutually approved Contract Modification shall not be eligible for payment.
7.17 This contract is subject to the written approval of ODAFF and shall not be binding until approved.
8.0 BID DELIVERABLES (ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH BID):
8.1 A copy of the part of the plane's logbook, which shows the most recent annual inspection for all planes, which will be used in the performance of this contract.
8.2 Bidders must furnish a copy of the commercial/instrument certificate, health certificate of each pilot who will be providing flying service and a statement indicating number of years of experience with flying fire aerial detection flights.
8.3 After receiving a copy of the commercial instrument certificate shall also be provided to Oklahoma Forestry Services for any replacement pilot and/or additional pilots added during the life of the contract.
8.4 If proposing a monthly flat rate, the vendor must specify the minimum number of flight hours required to justify such a charge. However, any monthly or flat rate fee must be waived in full during any period in which flight operations are conducted and billed. Vendors must ensure that all payments are based solely on actual flight activity documented by Hobbs meter readings and dispatch verification. Proposals that include flat rate or retainer fees during active flight periods may be deemed non-responsive.
| 8.5 | OMES Form CP 076 – Responding Prospective Supplier Information. | |
| 8.6 | OMES Form CP 004 – Certification for Competitive Bid and/or Contract. | |
| 8.7 Vendor Payee Form, if applicable. | ||
| 8.8 | Debarment Form. |
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