P2680002__Sample_Contract.pdf

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

STANDARD AGREEMENT

STD 213 (Rev. 04/2020)

AGREEMENT NUMBER

P2680002(SAMPLE)

PURCHASING AUTHORITY NUMBER (If Applicable)

SCO ID: 3600-P2680002 (SAMPLE)

1. This Agreement is entered into between the Contracting Agency and the Contractor named below:

CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME

California Department of Fish andWildlife (CDFW)

CONTRACTOR NAME

To Be Determined (TBD)

2. The term of this Agreement is:

START DATE

Upon California Department of General Services Approval Date

THROUGH END DATE

June 30, 2029

3. The maximum amount of this Agreement is:

To Be Determined (TBD)

4. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits, which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement.

Exhibits Title Pages

Exhibit A Scope of Work 41

Exhibit A, Attach 1 Helicopter Fuel Consumption andWeight Reduction Chart 2

Exhibit A, Attach 2

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Operations Manual Helicopter Air Operation Procedures 2

Exhibit A, Attach 3 Departmental Bulletin Number: 2010-07 - Helicopter Flight Crew Operational Requirements/Procedures 2

Exhibit B Budget Detail and Payment Provisions 9

Exhibit C * General Terms and Conditions (GTC 02/2025) *

Exhibit D Additional Provisions 10

Exhibit I Travel Reimbursement Information 5

Items shownwith an asterisk (*), are hereby incorporated by reference andmadepart of this agreement as if attachedhereto.

These documents can be viewed at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources

INWITNESSWHEREOF, THIS AGREEMENTHASBEEN EXECUTEDBY THE PARTIES HERETO.

CONTRACTOR

CONTRACTOR NAME (if other than an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership, etc.)

TBD

CONTRACTOR BUSINESS ADDRESS

TBD

CITY STATE ZIP

PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING

TBD

TITLE

CONTRACTOR AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED

SAM

PLE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

STANDARD AGREEMENT

STD 213 (Rev. 04/2020)

AGREEMENT NUMBER

P2680002(SAMPLE)

PURCHASING AUTHORITY NUMBER (If Applicable)

SCO ID: 3600-P2680002 (SAMPLE)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME

California Department of Fish andWildlife

CONTRACTING AGENCY ADDRESS

P.O. Box 944209

CITY

Sacramento

STATE

CA

ZIP

94244

PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING

AmyMowrer

TITLE

Branch Chief - Business Management Branch

CONTRACTING AGENCY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES APPROVAL EXEMPTION (If Applicable)

SAM

PLE

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Agreement Number: P2680002 Exhibit A – Scope of Work Contractor: To Be Determined

(Version 05/2024)

1. Introduction of Services

The Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) helicopter services in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions contained herein.

2. Location of Services

The services will be performed Statewide, as directed by the CDFW Contract Manager.

3. Service Schedule

CDFW will coordinate with the Contractor and mutually develop travel/flight schedules for the contract period. Once the travel/flight schedules are prepared, flights may be cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled for a variety of reasons. Any changes will be mutually agreed upon, in writing, by the CDFW Contract Manager and the Contractor.

This agreement is to be completed on a project-by-project basis throughout the term which expires on June 30, 2029. Changes in travel/flight scheduling may be necessary due to various factors, including inclement weather, study objectives, biological considerations, crew or CDFW personnel availability, etc. If changes are necessary, they will be mutually agreed upon, in writing, by the CDFW Contract Manager and the Contractor.

4. Project Officials

CDFW Project Officials Contractor Project Officials

Contract Manager Project Director Name: Nicholas Shirkey Name: To Be Determined (TBD) Phone: (916) 358-1465 Phone: TBD Email: Nicholas.Shirkey@wildlife.ca.gov Email: TBD Address: 1701 Nimbus Rd, Suite D

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Address: TBD

Direct all inquiries to: Direct all inquiries to:

CDFW – Wildlife Branch Name: Sarah Edmonds Name: TBD Address: P.O. Box 944209 Address: TBD

Sacramento, CA 94244-2090 TBD Phone: (916) 224-5397 Phone: TBD Email: Sarah.edmonds@wildlife.ca.gov Email: TBD

Either party may make changes to the Project Officials by giving written notice to the other party. Said changes will not require an amendment to this Agreement.

mailto:Nicholas.Shirkey@wildlife.ca.gov mailto:Sarah.edmonds@wildlife.ca.gov

5. Scope of Work

A. Background and Objectives

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is the responsible agency for conservation of California wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend. Informed conservation and management of wildlife species requires the capture and collaring of wildlife species at times necessitating the use of helicopters to achieve these objectives.

This Agreement is for helicopter services for large mammal captures (including but not limited to deer, bighorn sheep, elk, pronghorn antelope, mountain lion, and wolf) throughout California.

Wildlife captures may be conducted throughout the year, with most efforts in the Fall (October through November), Winter (January through February), and Spring (March).

Flights will be conducted at either standard (up to 10,000 feet above sea level (ASL) or high elevational ranges (between 10,000 and 13,000 feet ASL). However, the majority of flights will occur at elevations ranging from 4,000 to 9,000 feet ASL.

In general, the use of the helicopter to capture large mammals involves either: (1) the close pursuit of individual animals for the purpose of net gunning or darting with chemical immobilizing drugs; or (2) the herding of individuals or groups of animals into linear drive nets or corral traps. The technique employed for the capture of various wildlife species depends on a number of factors, including study and capture objectives, species, location, terrain, vegetation, time of year, etc.

B. Work to be Performed

Flight missions require a fully staffed and equipped helicopter operator with the expertise and experience to safely and efficiently capture and transport individual animals from field locations to centralized field bases for processing. The primary capture technique employed by helicopter crews will be accomplished by net-gunning from a helicopter. In some instances, alternative capture techniques may need to be employed, including: 1) chemical immobilization by darting from the helicopter; or 2) herding into linear drive-nets or corral traps may be employed. Any deviation from net gunning as the primary method of capture will be mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and CDFW Contract Manager prior to initiation of any captures.

For purposes of this agreement, net gunning or chemical immobilization by darting from a helicopter requires the locating and capturing of a target animal. The Pilot must maneuver the helicopter at slow speed within 10-30 feet above ground level (AGL) hovering or making abrupt and aggressive turns in flat to steep mountainous terrain in order to present the animal in the proper location for the gunner to attempt a shot.

Activities require the discharge of a firearm emitting a net or dart with the intent to capture the animal. In some instances, upon capture of animal, the Pilot may potentially land in mountainous terrain where vegetation or snow may be present in order to drop off an animal handler (mugger). The animal must be physically restrained by a mugger, placed in a specially designed transport bag or sling, and air-lifted by long-line to a processing base camp. Subsequent on the ground processing of animals will be accomplished by CDFW personnel. Field processing and release at the capture location may be necessary and may involve the ferrying of CDFW personnel by helicopter to the animal to complete animal processing. The Contractor may be requested to process and release the animal without CDFW support. The Contractor must have the capability of administering injections of immobilization drugs, vaccines, or other medications, collecting data and biological samples from captured animals, and attaching tags or radio-collars.

Alternative capture methods may include herding of animals into linear drive nets or “boma” style corral traps with the helicopter. Generally, these capture techniques are performed from 10 to 200 feet AGL with normal, abrupt, or aggressive maneuvers, and hovering close to the ground as necessary in order to coerce animals into a desired area. Most herding missions can be accomplished above 50 feet AGL, however lower altitudes are often required when drive netting or trapping. Normally, these herding capture techniques are accomplished with only the Pilot on board the helicopter, however in some circumstances CDFW personnel may be required to be on board to accomplish the project mission.

The Contractor must report all significant injuries that occur during capture to the CDFW Contract Manager or designee on site for evaluation. CDFW may ask for the injured animal to be ferried to a base camp for evaluation by veterinary staff, or for the Contractor to ferry veterinary staff to an animal in the field. When ferry of the animal or staff is not feasible or not in the best interests of animal welfare, CDFW may request photos or video of the injured animal. CDFW may request assistance from the Contractor with the euthanasia of animals severely or mortally injured during capture, however, euthanasia must only be conducted by the Contractor after consultation and request by CDFW. Euthanasia by the Contractor must follow American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) guidelines for the euthanasia of animals, and must be conducted by small caliber pistol gunshot to the head using non-lead ammunition. The CDFW Contract Manager will then advise the Contractor on the handling of the carcass.

Flights must be planned and scheduled to limit actual flight time of the Pilot not to exceed seven (7) hours per day. The seven-hour limitation includes ferry time to and from the point of the mission or project. Flight scheduling must be done in such a manner that Pilot fatigue is carefully considered. Conversely, the CDFW Contract Manager will schedule flights and projects such that the Contractor may expect consistent and efficient work. When a minimum number of five (5) scheduled flight hours for a day is not guaranteed, and the shortage of flight time is unrelated to other conditions (i.e. hazardous flight conditions, inclement weather, breakdown, unscheduled maintenance or unavailability of Contractor’s aircraft, equipment or personnel), CDFW will compensate the Contractor for a minimum availability of five (5) hours at the corresponding Flight Rate for the day.

The CDFW Contract Manager and the Contractor must establish an effective working relationship to successfully complete this contract and the work described within. The https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/avma-guidelines-euthanasia-animals https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/avma-guidelines-euthanasia-animals

Contractor’s employees’ cooperation, professionalism, and positive attitude toward the accomplishment of the project missions and aviation safety are an integral element of this relationship.

CDFW will provide the personnel necessary to handle and process animals at designated base locations. Veterinary personnel will also be provided by CDFW and will have oversight of animal care and the dispensing of any drugs associated with the care or immobilization of any animal(s). Any supplies required for sampling animals such as syringes, blood vials, plastic bags, etc. will be provided by the CDFW. Animal restraint and transport equipment such as hobbles, blindfolds, animal transport bags, slings, etc.

will be provided by the Contractor. The Contractor will be required to disinfect capture equipment that comes in contact with animals in known areas of diseased herds prior to initiating capture work in California, and between capture locations (as determined by the CDFW Contract Manager or Project Leader) to minimize the spread of disease.

Disinfection protocols will follow CDFW procedures based on the disease in question but will be presented to the Contractor in writing for comment prior to being established.

CDFW personnel (as determined by the CDFW Contract Manager or Project Leader and agreed upon by the Contractor) meeting the requirements for flying in helicopters may participate in onboard flight activities in order to accomplish CDFW’s mission. The participation of CDFW personnel as passengers in onboard flight activities will be limited to transportation of CDFW personnel and/or equipment for field processing of animals;

reconnaissance of potential capture areas; relocation efforts of individual animals;

herding of animals into drive-nets or boma style corral traps (if necessary); placement of radio repeaters to allow local communication during capture activities in remote areas;

for emergency treatment of animals or personnel; or similar capture-support related activities.

CDFW may enter into future agreements with other Federal and State agencies, non-profit organizations, and private landholders (“Third Parties”) to perform and/or assist with work that may involve the services covered by the contract. Any such contract services performed for or with a Third Party must only occur at the direction of CDFW and be mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and the CDFW Contract Manager. Any such work with or for Third Parties must be consistent with the terms and conditions and must be made binding through a separate contract between CDFW and the Third Party.

C. Schedule of Completion Dates

After award of the contract, the CDFW will coordinate with the Contractor and mutually develop travel/flight schedules for the contract period. The Contractor should understand that once the travel/flight schedules are prepared, flights may be cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled for a variety of reasons including weather, study objectives, biological considerations, crew or CDFW personnel availability, etc. Notification of these changes may be verbal or in writing and will be mutually agreed upon between the Contractor/Operator and the CDFW Contract Manager. If additional work is required, the State will amend the agreement appropriately.

CDFW estimates the total flight time necessary to accomplish the goals for the projects listed on the schedule to be 693 flight hours. CDFW cannot guarantee a set number of hours, and payment will only be made for work authorized and performed under the terms of the contract at the rates identified in Exhibit B, Budget Detail and Payment Provisions.

* Changes to due dates must be agreed upon in writing by the Contractor and CDFW Contract Manager. Due dates must fall within the term of the contract.

6. Contractor Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

A. General Requirements

1. Conditions

The Contractor will be responsible for providing at least one Pilot that meets all qualifications as defined in Section C. Personnel Requirement, 16. Pilot Qualifications.

Pilot(s) meeting only the minimum qualifications as defined in Section C. Personnel Requirement, 16. Pilot Qualifications may be added to the contract but may only be deployed for service when mutually agreed upon with the CDFW Contract Manager.

Additionally, the Contractor will provide a fuel/service vehicle driver; experienced net gunner; animal handler(s); appropriate helicopter; all necessary ground servicing equipment for helicopter support; sufficient fuel for at least 2 workdays of flight;

equipment maintenance; transportation; capture and animal handling equipment; and any other services associated with the helicopter capture operation.

The Contractor and/or their personnel must possess all required Federal, State, or local licenses, certificates, and permits, and must comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

All flights will be conducted in accordance with visual flight rules (VFR), as specified in current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

In the event of the Contractor's failure to perform the work described in this agreement, CDFW will prepare a written record of each nonperformance with a full description of the details. The record of the incident must be signed by the Contractor or his/her designated representative and kept on file with the CDFW Contract Manager. Failure to perform may include but is not limited to: (1) failure to have the helicopter, personnel, and related equipment at CDFW’s base of operation, serviced and ready for flight by the specified date of a mission; (2) failure to successfully execute services; or (3) inadequate helicopter performance.

2. Certification

The Contractor must obtain and keep current all of the following required certificates and must ensure that contracted aircraft are operated and maintained in compliance with those certificates at all times:

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Carrier or Operating Certificate which authorizes the Contractor to operate in the category and class of aircraft and under flight conditions (e.g., rotorcraft, visual flight rules (VFR) day/night, passengers, and cargo).

• Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate. The aircraft must be carried on the list required by 14 CFR Part

135.63 or Operations Specifications Part D, “Aircraft Listing”, as appropriate.

• Title 14 CFR Part 133, “Rotorcraft External Load Operations” certificate which authorizes Class A and/or B loads as appropriate. Any helicopter offered for service must be listed by make, model, series, and registration number on the Operator’s Certificates.

• Any aircraft offered for use must have a standard airworthiness certificate.

The installation of any equipment required by this agreement must be FAA approved.

3. Order of Precedence (Specifications)

In the event of inconsistencies within the technical specification, the following order will be used in such resolution: (a) typed provisions of these specifications in the form of an official amendment to this agreement; (b) 14 CFR incorporated by this reference; (c) aircraft manufacturer’s specifications; and d) other documents incorporated by reference.

4. Contracts

The Contractor must maintain a copy of the contract and any modifications or amendments in each contract aircraft throughout the term of the agreement.

B. Equipment Requirements

1. Condition of Equipment

The Contractor-furnished helicopter(s), fuel servicing vehicle(s), and all other required equipment must be operable, free of damage, and in good repair throughout the term of the contract while performing work under contract. Aircraft systems and components must be free of leaks, except where specified by the manufacturer.

Prior to commencing any work under the contract, the Contractor must permanently repair or replace any windows or windshields that have been temporarily repaired. All windows or windshields must always be maintained and clean and free of scratches, cracks, crazing, distortion, repairs, or tinting which hinder visibility.

The aircraft interior must be clean and neat with no unrepaired tears, rips, or other damage. The exterior finish, including the paint, must be clean, neat, and free of dirt, dust or debris which could result in hazardous flight conditions. Any corrosion must be within the manufacturer or FAA acceptable limits.

Military or other similar low visibility paint schemes are unacceptable. The CDFW Contract Manager may approve high visibility enhancements.

CDFW does not have responsibility for loss or damage to equipment arising from causes beyond CDFW control.

2. Aircraft Performance Requirements

Aircraft offered for service must be turbine powered Type III helicopters as specified in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Standards for Helicopter Operations (NSHO) (IHOG; May 2019) available on the National Interagency Fire Center website at https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms510

All helicopter(s) must be capable of transporting the required equipment, supplies, and a minimum of three (3) personnel (Pilot included) into remote areas; provide numerous takeoffs and landings in rough terrain; and meet the minimum performance requirements.

Performance Requirements – At least one helicopter must be offered for service meeting the minimum performance standards for capture work as described below in both the Standard Operational Elevations and in the High Operational Elevations.

Standard Operational Elevations - For Helicopter Operations up to 10,000 Feet Density Altitude (DA) - Helicopter performance must be accomplished/calculated based on Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE) at 10,000 feet DA with a passenger/cargo/fuel capacity of one (1) Pilot @ 200 pounds (lbs.); two (2) crewmembers (gunner and mugger) @ 200 lbs. each; a survival kit @ 25 lbs.; capture equipment (net gun, nets and canisters, and animal transport bags, etc.) @ 100lbs; and fuel for 1.5 hours of flight plus a 20 minute fuel reserve as defined in 14 CFR 91.151 (b). Use fuel consumption chart provided in ATTACHMENT 1 – Fuel Consumption Rates, and a Weight Reduction of 100 lb. for Type III Helicopters for performance calculations.

High Operational Elevations - For Helicopter Operations between 10,000 Feet Density Altitude (DA) to 13,000 Feet Density Altitude (DA) - Helicopter performance must be accomplished/calculated based on Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE) at 13,000 feet DA with a passenger/cargo/fuel capacity of one (1) Pilot @ 200 pounds (lbs.); one (1) crewmembers (gunner/mugger) @ 200 lbs.; a survival kit @ 25 lbs.; capture equipment https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms510

(net gun, nets and canisters, and animal transport bags, etc.) @ 100lbs; and fuel for 1.5 hours of flight plus a 20 minute fuel reserve as defined in 14 CFR 91.151 (b). Use fuel consumption chart provided in ATTACHMENT 1 – Fuel Consumption Rates, and a Weight Reduction of 100 lb. for Type III Helicopters for performance calculations.

3. Aircraft and Equipment Requirements

The Contractor must provide throughout the entire term of the agreement, as requested by the CDFW Contract Manager, at least one (1) fully compliant helicopter that is equipped as follows:

• A full complement of functioning instruments applicable to the helicopter supplied and approved by FAA for day and night visual flight rules (VFR) flight operations under FAR Part 135.

• A complete set of current aeronautical charts depicting aerial hazards such as wires and towers in the area of operations.

• A free air temperature gauge.

• One set of installed cable cutters (mechanical), also known as Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS).

• A digital hour flight meter installed in a location visible to the Pilot and front seat observer while seated. The meter must be wired in series with a switch on the collective pitch control and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure, or an equivalent system, to record flight time only.

• Flight crew (Pilot and passengers) restraint systems.

• One set of individual lap belts for each installed seat.

• A double strap shoulder harness with automatic or manual locking inertia reel for each front seat occupant. Shoulder straps and lap belts must fasten with one single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism. Heavy-duty (military style) harnesses with fabric loop connecting the shoulder harness to the male portion of the lap belt buckle are acceptable.

• A shoulder harness, either single-strap or double-strap, for each aircraft cabin occupant. Shoulder harness straps and lap belts must fasten with a single-point, metal-to-metal, quick-release mechanism.

• Shoulder harnesses and lap belts showing signs of wear, deterioration, aging or damage are unacceptable and must be repaired or replaced prior to initiating any contract work. The following are conditions which are unacceptable:

o Webbing showing any of the following conditions: (a) frayed (5 percent or more);

(b) torn; (c) crushed; (d) swelling (twice the thickness of original web or if difficult to operate through hardware); (e) creased (no structural damage allowed); or (f) sun deterioration (severe fading, brittleness, discoloration, or stiffness).

o Hardware showing any of the following conditions: (a) inoperable buckle or other hardware; (b) nylon bushing at shoulder-harness-to-lap-belt connection (missing or damaged); (c) fabricated bushings or tie wraps used as bushings; (d) rust/corrosion (only minor surface rust/corrosion allowed); or (e) wear beyond normal use.

o Stitches/stitching showing any of the following conditions: (a) broken or missing;

(b) severe fading or discoloring; or (c) inconsistent pattern.

o TSO Tags (Technical Standard Order; see 14 CFR 21.607) either: (a) missing or;

(b) illegible.

• Belts and fabric over 10 years old from date of manufacture must be closely inspected for possible damage from exposure to the elements, but do not have to be replaced if they can be determined to be in serviceable condition.

• Fire extinguisher(s), as required by FAR Part 135, must be a handheld bottle, minimum 2-B:C rating, mounted in accordance with applicable FARs and accessible to the flight crew while seated.

• Aircraft lighting for night operation must be in accordance with 14 CFR 91.205(c);

including instrument lights.

• One or more independently switched white or white and red strobe lights mounted on top of the helicopter or otherwise visible from above.

• Aircraft must have high visibility, pulsating, forward facing, conspicuity lighting.

• Aircraft must have high visibility alternating color markings on main rotor blades.

• Aircraft must have high skid-type landing gear or landing gear leg extensions, if manufactured for make and model.

• Personnel access steps must be installed for aircraft with a floor height greater than eighteen (18) inches, to ensure safe entrance and exit from each door. While conducting gunning operations, the aircraft must have an approved step to aid the gunner in a proper shooting position.

• Locking fuel cap(s) must be installed on all fuel inlet ports.

• Cabin heater and window defogger; helicopter cover and heaters for inclement weather.

• Cargo restraint system for aircraft manufactured with a parcel/storage area behind the rear passenger seats.

• An accessory power source consisting of an MS 3112E-12-3S three-pin connector, accessible in the cabin. Pin B must be airframe ground; pin A must be +28VDC (for 28-volt aircraft); and pin C must be +14VDC (for 14-volt aircraft). The circuit must be protected by a 5-amp circuit protection.

• First aid kit (aeronautical) installed in the cabin to include, at a minimum:

(a) eight each 1" adhesive bandage compresses; (b) 10 each 10 mm antiseptic swabs; (c) five each 6 mm ammonia inhalants; (d) four each 4" bandage compresses; (e) two each 40" triangular bandage compresses; (f) two tubes 1/8 oz.

burn compound; (g) two each 4" roller bandage; (h) two each 1" adhesive tape; and

(i) one pair bandage scissors.

• Survival kit to contain at least the following items, and additional items as appropriate, for local climate and terrain conditions: (a) food, two (2) day’s emergency rations per occupant; protein pills, sucrose, etc., may be desirable to minimize storage space; (b) one knife; (c) signal mirror; (d) six (6) signal flares; (e) two (2) small boxes of waterproof matches; (f) one (1) "space" blanket for each occupant; and (g) one (1) quart water per occupant (not required when operating over areas with adequate drinking water).

• An approved engine air intake filter or particle separator device capable of filtering sand and dust particles.

• The aircraft must be equipped with a Pilot-adjustable convex mirror for observation of the sling load by the Pilot. For aircraft equipped and modified for vertical reference external load operation (i.e., door gauges, modified seat, alternate cargo hook release positions, bubble window, etc.) or for helicopters where direct vertical reference is possible, the convex mirror is not required.

• Cargo Hook/Remote Hook/Longline Requirements – Contractor must provide the following: one cargo hook, remote hook and longline with related cabling and release system, and complying with the following specifications:

• One (1) cargo hook that may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and is rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft. Cargo hook may be removed for projects that do not require transportation of Class B external loads.

Cargo hook must be FAA-approved, electrically activated and may be loaded and locked in a single motion with one hand and rated at the maximum lifting capacity of the aircraft.

• One remote hook which may either be manually operated or electrically operated by the Pilot. If electronically activated, the remote hook must be protected by a metal ring or cage that does not interfere with the use or function of the hook.

• If electrically activated by the Pilot, the remote hook operating switch must be mounted on the collective control to avoid confusion with the helicopter cargo hook release.

• One longline consisting of counter-wound or rotation resistant wire rope and/or synthetic rope meeting the requirements as follows:

o Material Type - Helicopter synthetic longlines must be constructed from the

HMWPE or HMPE (High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) family of rope fiber with brands such as Spectra by Allied Signal. Another acceptable rope fiber is Vectran by Hoechst-Celanese with brand names such as Plasma 12, Spectron II, Spectron 12 or AmSteel. These or ropes with similar properties are acceptable.

o Rope Diameter - Minimum rope diameter for synthetic longlines must be at least

½ inch.

o The length of the wire/synthetic longline rope can be variable; however, the

Contractor must have at least one longline which is readily adjustable to 150 feet in length.

• Working or Rated Load – The working or rated load of a rope is the maximum static load that will be lifted by the rope. Working loads are based on a percentage of the approximate breaking or ultimate strength of the rope when new and unused. The working load must be appropriate to the lifting capability of the helicopter. For reference, lifting capability for each category of helicopter is as follows:

(a) Type I: 8,000 lbs. to 30,000 lbs. or greater

(b) Type II: 1,600 lbs. to 4,500 lbs.

(c) Type III: 750 lbs. to 1,600 lbs.

• Factor of Safety – A factor of safety of seven (7) will be used for helicopter synthetic longlines. Therefore, all ropes must have an ultimate strength (minimum breaking strength) of seven (7) times the rated or working load.

• Knots and Splices – No knots are permitted in the synthetic longline. Splices may be used in the assembly of the longline, but no mid-line splicing repairs may be done. Re-splicing at the end of the line is permitted only if the rope is in good condition and the new splice is done per the manufacturer’s recommended splicing practices. Splices should always follow the manufacturer’s recommended splicing practices.

• Protective Coatings and Covers – Rope manufacturers offer protective coatings such as aromatic urethane coatings, which aid with abrasion resistance and provide some ultraviolet (UV) protection. The coating appears as a dye and does not change the rope dimension. Heavy plastic coatings are not recommended because the inside of the rope cannot be inspected. Some companies sell “sleeve” covers that attach with Velcro. These sleeves are easily removed for rope inspection and provide the greatest UV and debris protection. It is recommended, but not required, that synthetic longlines have the UV coating and/or the removable covers to help protect the lines.

• Any electrical cables must be protected from pinching by hooks or shackles and from damage caused by stretching of the line. The electrical wire must be long enough at the aircraft cargo hook end to prevent a swinging load from unplugging the electrical connector.

• All longline, cargo hook and remote hook fabrication and installation methods must comply with 14 CFR Part 133 and Advisory Circular 43.13-1B.

• Capture and Animal Handling Equipment – The Contractor will be required to provide the following capture, animal restraint and handling equipment for elk, deer, bighorn sheep and pronghorn antelope size animals.

• At least one (1) net gun with appropriate barrels and blanks.

• An appropriate number of nets and canisters (recommended minimum of 12) sized for deer, bighorn sheep and pronghorn antelope (small / 7” mesh) and an equivalent number of nets and canisters sized for elk (large / 9” mesh).

• An appropriate number of animal blindfolds (recommended minimum of 12) designed to cover and protect the animal’s eyes, not restrict the animal’s breathing, be easy to apply and remove, and secure behind the ears.

• An appropriate number of leg restraints/hobbles (recommended minimum of 12 pair) constructed out of belt-type, leather strap or similar material and adjustable in length.

• An appropriate number of transport apparatus i.e. bags or baskets, (recommended minimum of 12) designed for longline transport of individual animals from capture locations to base processing areas. Transport apparatus must be designed to transport the animals in an upright position, while supporting the animal’s weight without using the animal as part of the lifting system. Note: Animals must not be transported by their extremities.

• All other animal handling equipment (i.e., nets, transport bags, blindfolds, hobbles, etc.) will be maintained in good condition and cleaned prior to initiating capture efforts in California.

• If requested by the CDFW Contract Manager, with prior notification, the Contractor will provide at least one (1) dart gun, with charges and projectile darts. Immobilizing drugs will be provided by CDFW through the Wildlife Health Laboratory (WHL) veterinary staff.

• When requested, the Contractor must certify that nets and other animal handling equipment (i.e., transport bags, blindfolds, hobbles, etc.) have not been used or exposed to animals from an area known to be exposed to any disease, such as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), etc.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – The Contractor must provide and require personnel to wear PPE for flight and ground operations. The following PPE must be operable and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions throughout performance of the contract.

• A one-piece hard-shell flight helmet made of polycarbonate, Kevlar, carbon fiber, or fiberglass that must cover the top, sides (including the temple area and to below the ears) and the rear of the head. Flight helmets must be clean, properly adjusted, maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, and compatible with the required avionics. Chinstraps are required for all flight helmets and must be properly adjusted and fastened.

• Flight helmets currently approved for helicopter applications are the:

(a) Gentex SPH-5

(b) Gentex HGU-84P

(c) Gentex SPH-4B

(d) Gentex HGU-56P

(e) Interactive Safety Product Alpha 200

(f) Interactive Safety Product Alpha 400

(g) Interactive Safety Product Alpha Eagle (900)

(h) MSA Gallet LH050 (single inner visor)

(i) MSA Gallet LH150 (single outer visor)

(j) MSA Gallet LH250 (dual visor - one inner and one outer)

Note: Helmets designed for use in fixed-wing aircraft do not provide adequate protection for helicopter occupants and are not approved for helicopter use.

• Long-sleeved shirt and trousers (or long-sleeved flight suit) made of fire-resistant polyamide or aramid material or equal. Pilots must wear boots made of all leather uppers that rise above the ankles and leather or polyamide or aramid gloves. The shirt, trousers, boots, and gloves must overlap to prevent exposure to flash burns.

Clothing must contain labels identifying the material either by brand name or mil spec.

• During cold weather, insulated boots are acceptable. Garments worn over Nomex flight suit, such as coats, bib pants, and coveralls are acceptable and should also be made of Nomex or other fire-resistant material. Outerwear garments made from natural fibers such as leather, cotton, wool, or wool, cotton blend are acceptable substitutes. Materials with low temperature melting characteristics such as synthetics (nylon, Dacron, polyester, etc.) and synthetic blends are not acceptable and must not be worn.

• Gunner Safety Harness – The safety harness for the gunner must be provided by the Contractor and meet the requirements of American National Standards Institute (ANSI). A safety strap must be attached to the aircraft in a manner that meets the requirement of 29 CFR 1926.502(e)(2).

• The gunner safety harness must be worn and used as a positioning device system for the gunner. It is not to be used in lieu of seat belts and shoulder harness for takeoff and landing. Use of both the safety harness and a seat belt, with extension, if necessary, must be used when doors are removed from the helicopter. The gunner’s safety harness will not be required if the helicopter is equipped with an AMD-approved shooting door. The seat belt is still mandatory.

• While within the safety circle of an operating helicopter, any ground personnel must wear the following PPE:

o Shirts with sleeves overlapping gloves, trousers/pants with legs overlapping boots, hardhat or flight helmet with chinstrap fastened. Note: Maintenance personnel working on a running aircraft are exempt from glove and hardhat requirements.

o Fuel service vehicle operators must wear non-static clothing and gloves

(example: cotton/natural fiber).

4. Avionic Requirements

Any helicopter or equipment offered for service by the Contractor under this agreement must always meet the following minimum avionics requirements:

• All avionics systems used in or on any aircraft must be furnished, installed, and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with all manufacturers’ specifications and applicable 14 CFR requirements.

• Labeling and marking of all avionics controls and equipment must be clear, understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label maker marking is acceptable.

• Avionics equipment mounting location and installation must not interfere with passenger safety, space, and comfort. Avionics equipment will not be mounted under seats designed for energy attenuation. In all instances, the designated areas for collapse must be protected.

• Power to all avionics systems must be enabled or disabled by an appropriately labeled avionics master switch.

5. Avionics Installation and Maintenance Standards

Strict adherence to the recommendations in the following FAA Advisory Circulars (AC) is required: AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11, "Aircraft Electrical Systems," and Chapter 12, "Aircraft Avionics Systems"; and AC 43.13-2A Chapter 1, "Structural Data," Chapter 2, "Radio Installation," and Chapter 3, "Antenna Installation".

All avionics systems requiring an antenna must be installed with a properly matched aircraft-certified, broadband antenna unless otherwise specified. Antennas must be polarized as required by the avionics system and have a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) less than 3.0 to 1 or better.

In order to facilitate field maintenance, a complete set of wiring and schematic diagrams covering all avionics systems installed in the aircraft must be carried aboard each aircraft or with the fuel/service vehicle.

6. Communications Systems

Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) – Contractor must furnish one (1) automatic-portable/automatic-fixed or automatic-fixed ELT certified to either Technical Standard Order (TSO)-C91a or TSO-C126, utilizing an external antenna and meeting the same requirements as those detailed for airplanes in 14 CFR 91.207 (excluding 14 CFR 91.207f) and installed per the manufacturer’s installation manual, in a conspicuous or marked location. ELTs certified under TSO-91 are not acceptable.

One panel mounted VHF/AM (VHF-1) aeronautical transceiver with a minimum of 760 channels operating in the 118.000 MHz to 136.975 MHz band. It must have channels selectable in no greater than 25 kHz increments and a minimum of five watts carrier output power. The transceiver’s operational controls must be mounted so they are readily visible and accessible to the Pilot.

Provisions for auxiliary VHF-FM (AUX-FM) portable radio (or panel-mounted VHF-FM radio).

One weatherproof external broadband antenna covering the 150-174 MHz band.

Mounting facilities for securely installing the auxiliary VHF-FM portable radio in the cockpit must be in accordance with the FAA AC 43.13-2A specifications. Mounting facilities must be located and arranged to provide convenient and unrestricted movement of the radio’s controls by the observer/copilot, without interference from the 18-inch adapter cable, clothing, cockpit structure, or flight controls.

Positive-polarity microphone excitation voltage must be provided from the aircraft DC power system through a suitable resistor network. A blocking capacitor must be provided in the selector panel to prevent the portable microphone excitation voltage from entering the system. Sidetone for the AUX-FM must also be provided (NAT model AA34-300, Premier model PA-34, or equivalent).

In lieu of the above AUX-FM requirements, the Contractor may substitute one VHF-FM aeronautical transceiver (FM-1) which meets the requirements specified below:

One VHF-FM multi-mode aeronautical transceiver (FM-1), which provides narrowband (12.5 kHz) bandwidth operation on each channel. All frequencies must be used in the analog narrowband mode, unless CDFW notifies the Contractor otherwise on a specific incident/project.

The transceiver’s operational frequency range must include the band of 136 to 174 MHz. The operator must be able to program any useable channels within that band while in flight.

Carrier output power must be 10 watts nominal value (original design specification). The transceiver must be capable of displaying receiver and transmitter operating frequency and must provide both receiver and transmitter activation indicators. The transceiver’s/encoder’s operational controls must be located and arranged so that both the Pilot and observer/copilot, when seated, have full and unrestricted movement of each control without interference from their clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls.

One Continuous Tone-Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) sub-audible tone encoder (which may be an integral part of the transceiver), with the lowest 32 TIA/EIA-603 standard tone frequencies (from 67.0 to 203.5 Hz, less69.3 Hz) being selectable, must be interfaced to the above transceiver.

The following models of VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers are known to meet the above requirements (equivalent transceivers meeting the above requirements are also acceptable):

a. Bendix-King KFM-985 (if narrowband capable)

b. Eureka Radio ERS-96000NB w/external tone encoder

c. NAT (Northern Airborne Technology) NPX-138N-050

d. NAT (Northern Airborne Technology) NPX-138N-070

e. NAT (Northern Airborne Technology) NPX-138-050

f. Technisonics TFM-138 (serial number 1540 and up)

g. Technisonics TFM-138B/C/D, TFM-500 (all)

h. Technisonics TDFM-136 (P-25 digital) (all)

i. Wulfsberg RT-5000/C-5000 with Guard option

j. Wulfsberg RT-9600N w/C-962A control head

Only digital aeronautical, mobile, or portable VHF-FM radios which are Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) project 25 (EIA/TIA-102) compliant will be approved for use under this contract. The following models of VHF-FM aeronautical transceivers are known to meet those requirements (equivalent transceivers meeting those requirements are also acceptable):

a. NAT (Northern Airborne Technology) NPX-136D\

b. Technisonics TDFM-136 (P-25 digital)

7. Automated Flight Following (AFF)

Automated flight following systems must be compatible with the government’s tracking program (AFF.gov), utilize satellite communications, and use aircraft power via a dedicated circuit breaker. AFF must be functional in all phases of flight and in all geographic areas where the aircraft will operate. The following additional requirements must be met.

• A subscription service must be maintained through the equipment provider allowing position reporting via the Government AFF Program. The reporting interval must be every two (2) minutes while aircraft power is on.

• AFF equipment must be registered with AFF.gov providing all requested information. Changes to equipment and registration information must be reported to AFF.gov ensuring the program is current prior to aircraft use.

• An AFF operational test must be performed by the Contractor no less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the annual compliance inspection. This test must ensure that the system meets all requirements and is displayed in the AFF viewer with the correct information. A username and password are required. Registration and additional information are available at https://www.aff.gov/. If the aircraft is not displaying properly, the Contractor must notify AFF.gov.

• If AFF becomes unreliable the aircraft may, at the discretion of the CDFW Contract Manager, remain available for service utilizing radio/voice systems for flight following. The system must be returned to full operational capability within 72 hours after the system is discovered to be unreliable.

For questions about current compatibility requirements contact the AFF Program Manager by emailing affadmin@firenet.gov.

8. Navigational Systems

The Contractor must furnish a permanently installed, FAA approved, panel-mounted Global Positioning System (GPS) in any aircraft offered for service utilizing an approved, fixed external aircraft antenna and powered by the aircraft electrical system or an aviation portable GPS unit (Garmin GPS 296/396/496 aera 510/660/796 or equivalent) are acceptable provided they use remote antennas, are securely mounted, powered by the aircraft electrical system, present information from an overhead orientation (i.e. not a drive along the road type) and powered by the aircraft electrical system. The GPS (permanently installed or portable) must utilize WGS-84 datum;

reference latitude and longitude coordinates in the DM (degrees/minutes/decimal minutes) mode for aircraft positioning. The GPS unit must have the ability for manual entry of waypoints in flight.

https://www.aff.gov/ mailto:affadmin@firenet.gov

9. Air Traffic Control (ATC) Transponder

The Contractor must furnish one installed in aircraft ATC (Air Traffic Control) transponder and altitude reporting system meeting the requirements of 14 CFR 91.215(a)(b) and tested and inspected per 14 CFR 91.413.

10. Audio Systems

A single audio control system for the Pilot and/or observer/copilot to select receiver audio outputs and transmitter microphone push-to-talk (PTT) audio inputs for all standard radios and public address (PA) systems. The system must provide controls for independent adjustment of the intercommunications system (ICS) and the receiver audio output levels.

Transmitter selection and operation: A transmitter selection control must be provided for the Pilot’s and observer/copilot’s microphone/PTT inputs. Whenever a transmitter is selected, the companion receiver audio must automatically be selected for the corresponding earphone. Transmitter sidetone audio must be provided for the user(s).

Receiver selection and operation: Controls must be provided for selection of audio from one or any combination of available receivers. Any additional ICS-equipped passenger positions must monitor the receiver(s) as selected. The receiver audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk, and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

The audio system(s) controls must be located and arranged so that both Pilot and observer/copilot, when seated, have full movement of their respective controls without interference from their clothing, the cockpit structure, or the flight controls. Labeling and marking of controls must be clear, understandable, legible, and permanent. Electronic label maker marking is acceptable.

An ICS must be provided for the Pilot, observer/copilot, and any/all other crewmember positions. ICS audio must mix with, but not mute, selected receiver audio. An ICS audio level control must be provided for each position above. Adjustment of the ICS audio level at any position must not affect the level at any other position. A “hot mic” capability, controlled via an activation switch (voice activation [VOX] is not acceptable), must be provided for the Pilot and observer/copilot positions. ICS sidetone audio must be provided for the earphones corresponding with the microphone in use. The ICS audio output must be free of excessive distortion, hum, noise, and crosstalk and must be amplified sufficiently to facilitate ease of use in a noisy cockpit/cabin environment.

Earphones, microphones, PTT’s, and jacks designed for operation with 600-ohm earphones and carbon-equivalent, noise-canceling boom type microphones (Gentex electret type model 5060-2, military dynamic type M-87/AIC with type CE-100 TR preamplifier, or equivalent) with U-174/U (single/male) type connector plug. The Pilot position only may be configured for low impedance (dynamic) operation.

All earphone/microphone jacks in the aircraft (except the Pilot’s) must be U-92A/U (single/female) type, which will accept U-174/U plugs.

Fuel Servicing Vehicle (FSV) Requirements

11. General FSV Requirements

The Contractor-provided fuel servicing vehicles (FSV) must meet all requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

The Contractor must provide an FSV with each helicopter. The FSV will be stationed at the CDFW’s designated base of operation, field refueling locations for a given mission/project, or as otherwise directed by CDFW. FSV specifications are as follows:

The FSV must have a minimum capacity of fuel enough for at least two (2) workdays of flight for the make and model of helicopter operating on…