Bell Helicopter Turbine and Compressor Inspection and Repair

The Michigan State Police issued a Request for Proposal on October 24, 2019, for a complete 2,000-hour inspection and repair service of a Rolls Royce Model 250-C47B/8 turbine engine (Serial Number CAE-848863) for a Bell Helicopter 407. The scope of work encompasses a comprehensive FAA-compliant inspection and repair following manufacturer specifications, including turbine wheel replacement, compressor assembly inspection, gearbox seal replacement, engine and combustion section work, test cell runs, engine rental charges for approximately 300 hours, and all associated shipping costs. Bidders must be Authorized Rolls Royce Maintenance Centers and must include their Rolls Royce Certificate number in their proposals; no subcontractors are permitted and no alternate bids will be accepted. The deadline for bidder questions was October 29, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with answers posted by October 31, 2019, and the proposal submission deadline of November 7, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. The anticipated contract begin date is January 1, 2020, with delivery of the inspected and repaired engine to be mutually agreed upon. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall price, with bids submitted electronically through the SIGMA system using Schedule B pricing, remaining valid for a minimum of 90 days from the proposal deadline, and delivered F.O.B. Destination with transportation charges prepaid.

The procurement does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on enterprise types based on disadvantaged status. All bidders must complete a Confidential Treatment Form, comply with Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, meet security and insurance requirements, and ensure personnel accessing state facilities pass background checks. Standard manufacturer warranty applies and warranty information must be submitted with the proposal. No incumbent vendor information or budget range is identified in the procurement documents. Bidders have the right to protest the award within three business days of the Notice of Intent to Award posting on the SIGMA website.