Helicopter Maintenance Services

The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner is requesting competitive bids for helicopter maintenance services under IFB #060-3080002-MB, with bids due July 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time and questions due July 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. A 5% preference deduction applies to certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders; an 8% preference applies to businesses certified as both.

The scope covers uninterrupted maintenance and repair services for five helicopters: one AS350B2, two AS350B3 aircraft, and two UH-1H helicopters, with an estimated 2,700 flight hours annually. Services include routine and major inspections, scheduled airframe and engine maintenance per manufacturer specifications, FAA compliance and Airworthiness Directives, and comprehensive maintenance documentation. Mechanics must be available Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with 24/7 on-call coverage at no additional charge.

The contractor must maintain an Airbus Helicopters Certified Service Center within a 55-mile straight-line radius of John Wayne Airport. Mechanics must hold valid FAA Mechanic Certificates with Airframe and Powerplant ratings and Inspection Authorization; a valid California Driver's License; and a minimum of five years of post-certification experience with turbine-powered helicopters, including factory school training for the AS350 helicopter, Turbomeca Arriel engine, and Bell 205 aircraft.

Pricing shall be submitted on a per-hour basis with a one-hour minimum charge, computed to the nearest quarter-hour, including all direct and indirect labor costs, equipment, tools, overhead, and travel. Material costs are charged at the contractor's actual cost plus an approved markup percentage. Bids must be submitted electronically through the County's eProcurement Portal only; no alternative submission methods are accepted. Bids are valid for 365 days following the closing date. Award will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid. Upon award, the contractor must submit certificates of insurance, W-9 forms, D-U-N-S numbers, and UEI numbers within seven days. Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds are required.