AgustaWestland AW119Kx Helicopter

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of up to four (4) factory new current model (2022 or 2023) AgustaWestland AW119Kx Helicopters with specified equipment for the Florida Forest Service (FFS). The bid requires the delivery of the helicopters by September 15, 2023 and includes detailed technical specifications, optional equipment, training requirements, and delivery instructions. The public bid opening is scheduled for August 29, 2022, and the anticipated award date is September 6, 2022. The contract will be a firm fixed-price award determined by the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bid requires the vendor to provide a firm fixed price that includes all packaging, handling, shipping, delivery, and other related charges, with no additional remuneration available beyond the bid price. The Department reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of items ordered.

The bid includes preferences for Florida-based businesses, certified minority business enterprises, and veteran business enterprises in the case of identical tie bids. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no information is provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The bid does not specify a budget range, but the Department reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of items ordered.