Cessna Caravan 208 - Fixed Wing Aircraft

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish a contract for the purchase of one (1) model year 2019 or newer Cessna Caravan 208, a fixed-wing aircraft. The RFP outlines detailed technical specifications for the aircraft, including requirements for the engine, avionics, interior, and exterior. Responses are due by November 5, 2023, and the contract term shall be for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of contract execution or issuance of the purchase order, with no option to renew. FLHSMV will conduct a pre-buy inspection of the aircraft and all associated equipment, logbooks, and certifications prior to acceptance. The contractor shall provide all warranties and assume responsibility for any recalls of the equipment. Payment terms are provided, and the contract is subject to annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature.

The related state and local contract opportunity is open to the state of Florida and the jurisdictions of Leon County and Tampa City. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor, and there is no mention of any incumbent or set-aside requirements. The total price for the aircraft and any delivery by the contractor shall not exceed $2.1 million, and pricing above this amount will be deemed non-responsive. The Department will pay for the pre-buy inspection, and the Contractor will be required to provide a comprehensive warranty on the aircraft with no limitations.