Aircraft Maintenance

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Bureau of Aviation (BOA), Flight Services is soliciting bids for Federal Aviation Regulation certified maintenance and inspection services for a Super King Air 350 aircraft (N81PA). The procurement covers an estimated 575 hours of annual routine maintenance and inspection services, to be performed primarily at the Bureau of Aviation's location in New Cumberland, PA, with potential service at alternate locations within Pennsylvania. Contractors must have mechanics possessing Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Licenses, with at least one mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization (IA) certification. Bids will be evaluated based on a single hourly rate for maintenance and inspection services, regardless of location. The solicitation was posted on May 29, 2024, with proposals due by June 13, 2024. All bids must be submitted electronically via the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal, and questions must be submitted in writing. PennDOT reserves the right to increase or decrease estimated service quantities based on operational needs.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Parts and supplies for the aircraft maintenance will be handled through PennDOT's existing contract with Textron Aviation Inc., which suggests potential integration with current vendor relationships. The contract will be an established price contract with provisions for travel reimbursement and potential escalation. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract allows for potential renewal based on mutual agreement. The procurement is specifically for maintenance services for the aircraft identified as N81PA, located in jurisdictions including York County and New Freeport CDP. Bidders must complete the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201), which requires compliance with various Pennsylvania labor and workplace safety laws. Failure to provide accurate certification could result in contract termination and a three-year prohibition from bidding on Commonwealth contracts.