Flight Training

The Colorado Department of Public Safety, Purchasing and Contracts Unit, is requesting quotes for flight training services for the Colorado State Patrol Aircraft Unit under Documented Quote (DQ) RBAA 2027-095, with quotes due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) respondents verified by the U.S. Small Business Administration receive a 3% price preference and must be incorporated or organized in Colorado or maintain a place of business in the state.

The scope covers initial and recurrent flight training on two aircraft platforms: Pilatus PC-12 NG with Honeywell Primus Apex avionics and King Air 200 with Garmin G-1000 avionics. The training facility must be located no more than 600 driving miles from Denver, Colorado, with a preference for training within Colorado. Colorado State Patrol requires a minimum of four pilot training slots for the PC-12 NG in October of 2026, 2027, and 2028, and a minimum of four slots for the King Air in March of 2027 and 2028. Training slots are interchangeable between aircraft types as needed. Pricing quoted by respondents constitutes a guaranteed price for training should the State elect to utilize those services, though there is no binding commitment to purchase any training slots; the State incurs no penalty for unused capacity.

The anticipated contract term runs through December 31, 2028, with a desired Purchase Order start date of October 1, 2026 or later. Price is the primary evaluation factor; other considerations include sample quality and lead time. Proposed pricing must remain firm during the initial contract term and include all fees associated with service delivery. Award is estimated for September 28, 2026. Prior to Purchase Order execution, the selected respondent must provide proof of Good Standing with the Colorado Secretary of State and required insurance certification. Quotes must be submitted via email to Nancy Guzman at cdps_edo_bids@state.co.us with a completed Exhibit B Pricing Sheet and W-9 form.