16C018010 - Airplane Maintenance and Repair

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Central Division has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB #16C018010) seeking airplane maintenance and repair services for its Air Operations Unit. The procurement specifically targets maintenance and repair of Cessna T206H and GippsAero GA-8TC aircraft located at Fullerton Airport, with services to be performed within 10 nautical miles of Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Bidders must be a current Cessna and GippsAero Service Station or FAA-approved repair station, with a minimum requirement of two mechanics, including at least one FAA certified Inspection Authorization mechanic having three years of experience maintaining Cessna aircraft. Key deliverables include providing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and insurance, with parts markup limited to 15% over actual cost. The bid solicitation has critical deadlines: questions are due by May 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM, bids must be received by May 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM, with a bid opening at 3:30 PM the same day. The contract term is three years, spanning from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2019, with potential for two one-year renewal options.

While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements have been waived for this contract, bidders can still receive DVBE incentives ranging from 1-5% based on their participation levels. The funding for this procurement is subject to Budget Act appropriations and potential legislative restrictions or conditions. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The contract appears to be open to qualified aviation maintenance service providers who meet the specified technical and operational requirements. While no exact budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance services and the specific aircraft types suggest a substantial contract value. Potential bidders should carefully review the full IFB document to understand the complete scope of requirements, including technical specifications, insurance needs, and compliance expectations for aircraft maintenance and repair services.