FWC 21/22-78 aviation fixed-wing aircraft purchase and law enforcement modifications

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the procurement of one (1) model year 2022-2023 Textron Cessna Caravan 208 or Daher Quest Kodiak 100 Series 3 Basic Aircraft, including law enforcement modifications. The intent is to obtain a turn-key deliverable that includes the base aircraft and the installation of specified Airborne Law Enforcement equipment. Bidders must provide pricing for the base aircraft, avionic modifications, interior and cabin modifications, exterior modifications, training, and delivery. The solicitation has a due date of April 15, 2022 at 2:30 PM ET, and the anticipated award date is April 22, 2022. The contract term is three (3) years upon issuance of the Purchase Order, and the purchase is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021.

The solicitation is open to vendors registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The bid will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest total price across all line items. The solicitation does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The possible award value is not disclosed.