Eagle single engine (bell 212) helicopters

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking competitive bids for the outright purchase and delivery of four (4) medium lift Eagle Single Engine (Bell 212)(Type II) helicopters. The helicopters will be used for wildland firefighting and suppression. The detailed technical specifications for the helicopters, including required avionics, equipment, and paint scheme, are provided in the Invitation to Bid (ITB). Bids are due on October 27, 2023, and the public bid opening will be held on October 30, 2023. FDACS intends to make multiple awards as a result of this ITB and reserves the right to award to one or more responsive and responsible bidders based on the lowest firm fixed price offered per helicopter. The Department also reserves the right to negotiate with a single responsive vendor if less than two bids are received.

The contract opportunity is open to vendors across multiple jurisdictions in Florida, including Leon County and Tampa City. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The available documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range or possible award values are also not provided.