Flight Instruction Services

The Utah County Sheriff's Office is seeking proposals for Flight Instruction Services through a Request for Proposals (RFP 2025-21) to establish a contract with a qualified flight school or certified flight instructors. The procurement aims to provide comprehensive flight training for Sheriff's Office pilots, including private, instrument, and commercial pilot certifications. Specific instructional services will cover Private Pilot License (PPL), Instrument Rating (IR), and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) training, with all instruction required to meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. Proposals must be submitted through the State U3P website using the Bonfire (EUNA) eProcurement platform by Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 3:00 pm Mountain Time. The evaluation process will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated across several key criteria: safety record (0-20 points), fleet availability (0-20 points), instructor qualifications (0-20 points), scheduling flexibility (0-15 points), cost-effectiveness (0-15 points), and depth of training services (0-10 points). The selected provider must operate from the Spanish Fork Airport and demonstrate the ability to deliver safe, high-quality, and flexible flight instruction.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are mentioned in the documentation, the contract will be awarded by the Board of Utah County Commissioners, who reserve the right to reject any or all proposals and negotiate terms in the best interest of the county. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are explicitly identified in the RFP. The procurement does not specify a precise award value or budget range for the flight instruction services. The selection will be based on a comprehensive evaluation of the proposed training program's quality, safety, and overall effectiveness in meeting the Sheriff's Office pilot training requirements. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate extensive aviation training capabilities, a strong safety record, and the flexibility to accommodate the specific needs of law enforcement pilot training.