DPS Airplane Maintenance & Inspection IFB

The Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive airplane maintenance and inspection services for a Beechcraft B200 aircraft through Invitation for Bid (IFB) S000000404. The solicitation, issued by the Office of State Procurement, requires the selected vendor to perform detailed maintenance tasks including phase 3 & 4 inspections, lubrication, component checks, and systems evaluations in strict accordance with the ML-B-200 Series Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Bidders must hold a current FAA Repair Station Certificate and demonstrate at least five years of prior experience specifically with Beechcraft B200 Phase inspections and maintenance. The initial contract term is one year, commencing in March 2025, with potential start date adjustments up to three months. All maintenance and inspection work must be completed within six weeks of aircraft delivery, and contractors must obtain written authorization for any supplemental maintenance discovered during task completion. Bids are due on March 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time and must be submitted through ARBuy, the state's eProcurement system, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for minority or disadvantaged business enterprises, though the bid response packet includes provisions for equal opportunity participation. Contractors must certify compliance with several state requirements, including non-discrimination against Israel, verification of legal immigrant employment status, and restrictions on associations with scrutinized companies. The pricing structure involves a comprehensive bid price sheet that requires contractors to provide both parts and labor costs for specified maintenance tasks, with a separate table for hourly labor rates and parts markup for additional discovered maintenance needs. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the detailed maintenance requirements suggest a potentially significant annual expenditure. Pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars and cents, with state and local sales taxes excluded, and any trade discounts deducted from the unit price. The contract allows for potential renewal and extension, with a maximum possible term of up to seven consecutive years subject to funding appropriation and performance.