Bell 212 Tail Rotor Blades

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of Bell 212 Tail Rotor Blades, specifically seeking 2 Tail Rotor Blades Part Number 212-010-750-133 and 2 Tail Rotor Blades Part Number 412-016-100-111. These components must be factory new and accompanied by FAA Form 8130.3 Certification, with delivery required to the Florida Forest Service in Tallahassee by June 30, 2025. The bid solicitation was released on April 25, 2025, with sealed bids due by May 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, followed by a public bid opening via teleconference on May 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest Grand Total Price, with the Department reserving the right to adjust quantities as needed. Evaluation criteria will focus on vendor compliance, pricing, and ability to meet technical specifications for the tail rotor blades.

Vendors must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and provide a Substitute W-9, along with completing multiple certifications including those related to lobbying, debarment, drug-free workplace, and forced labor compliance. The procurement includes potential preferences for minority businesses, Florida-produced commodities, and specific vendor characteristics, with vendors outside Florida required to provide an attorney's opinion regarding state purchasing preferences. The contract is subject to annual legislative appropriation, and FDACS retains the option to make a single award or no award based on what is deemed in the state's best interest. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement is for specialized aerospace components suggesting a potentially significant investment. Prospective bidders must demonstrate technical capability to supply precise aerospace components and meet all regulatory and certification requirements for the Bell 212 tail rotor blades.