Factory Rebuilt Aircraft Engines - MSHP

The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for the procurement of two factory rebuilt Continental aircraft engines for its Cessna 182R aircraft. Specifically, the agency requires one Continental 0470U12B engine for aircraft N81MP and one Continental 0470U29B engine for aircraft N91MP. The solicitation covers a contract term of one year from the date of award, with delivery required to the MSHP Aircraft Division located at 511 Airport Road in Jefferson City, Missouri. The bid includes a core exchange component, with the MSHP offering its existing engines (Serial Numbers 1006349 and 1005416) for exchange, both of which have approximately 2,000 flight hours. The core exchange fee is capped at $14,000 per engine, and vendors must include all freight and handling charges in their pricing. The bid period runs from May 1, 2019, to May 17, 2019, with responses due by 3:00 PM CDT, and vendors can submit their bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing.

The solicitation does not mention any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The estimated total contract value is not explicitly stated, and no information is provided about funding sources or budget ranges. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, and the bid is open to all vendors who can meet the specified requirements. Vendors must complete and submit all required exhibits, including Exhibit A and pricing pages, as part of their bid response. The procurement contact is Teri Schulte, who can be reached at 573-522-3296 or Teri.Schulte@oa.mo.gov for any questions related to the solicitation.