HMU RFP for SOD

The Michigan State Police Special Operations Division Aviation Unit is requesting proposals for a 2500-hour overhaul of a hydro-mechanical unit (HMU, P/N M250-10136) for a Bell 407 helicopter under RFP 260000002100, with proposals due June 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. Bidders must be Rolls Royce Authorized Maintenance Centers; subcontractors are not permitted.

Work must comply with Rolls Royce Component Manual CSP24009 Edition 1, Revision 7, all FAA rules and regulations, and the BHTI CR&O and Maintenance Manual for the Bell 407. The contractor must provide pick-up and return delivery services and include all shipping, handling, and palletizing charges in the bid price. Delivery of the overhauled HMU must occur within 90 calendar days of receipt at the MSP facility at 2615 Port Lansing Road, Lansing, Michigan. Proposals must include a complete pricing schedule in modifiable format (Microsoft Word or Excel), warranty details specifying coverage length and manufacturer pass-through confirmation, recall procedures, and delivery program descriptions.

Only one purchase order will be awarded. The evaluation process applies pass/fail criteria on product quality, service capabilities, and delivery capabilities. Bidders must submit a Confidential Treatment Form regardless of confidentiality claims; all proposals become public records immediately upon receipt.

Written questions are due June 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with State responses posted by 3:00 p.m. Eastern on June 5. Pricing must be firm for the entire contract term. The State reserves the right to modify the RFP, request clarifications, conduct site visits, and negotiate pricing during evaluation. Bidders must complete the Vendor Questions Worksheet, documenting company background, at least two relevant project experiences from the past 10 years, Michigan contract history, and compliance with Michigan business tax filing and state and federal labor, environmental, and tax regulations.