IFB 39168 High Wing Single Engine Airplane

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division, is issuing IFB 39168 on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation to request bids on one high-wing, single-engine airplane meeting detailed technical specifications, with bids due September 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT and public bid opening at 10:30 AM PT the same day. A 5 percent small business preference applies to certified small businesses, with an optional Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference capped at a combined maximum of 15 percent of the lowest net bid or $100,000, whichever is less.

The aircraft must be a 2026 model year or newer with no more than 40 flight hours since manufacture, certified under Federal Aviation Regulations Part 23, with seating capacity of six passengers or greater and fixed tricycle landing gear. Required avionics include a Garmin G1000 NXi integrated cockpit system with dual 10-inch displays, dual NAV/COM systems with GPS/WAAS capability, autopilot, terrain awareness and warning systems, synthetic vision technology, traffic advisory systems, and SiriusXM weather capability. The aircraft must have a minimum 310 horsepower engine, dual flight controls, and hydraulic disc brakes. Factory-installed equipment includes air conditioning with heat and defrost, oxygen systems, LED lighting, USB charging ports, and an integrated intercom system with six headsets. Delivery location is Sacramento McClellan Airport.

Bids must be submitted electronically to OTA@dgs.ca.gov on the state-provided cost worksheet with all line items completed on an F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis with no additional charges. Bidders must provide evidence of responsible contractor status, authorized reseller documentation if not the original equipment manufacturer, a letter of bondability, and comprehensive warranty documentation covering a minimum one-year warranty on all structural components, engine systems, and installed equipment with parts, labor, freight, and expedited shipping included at no cost to the state. Questions are due August 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT. Award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost including applicable preference and incentive calculations. Bidders must comply with California Civil Rights Laws certification, the Iran Contracting Act, and the Darfur Contracting Act.