King air pilot training services - IFB 24C018009

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Office of Air Operations is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 24C018009 for King Air Pilot Training Services, targeting pilot training for CHP aircraft operations across Sacramento County and San Francisco City. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive Out-Service Training for CHP pilots, specifically focusing on King Air 200 and King Air 350 simulators with FAA-approved classroom and simulator instruction. The required training must be conducted in FAA-approved Level D flight simulators equipped with Garmin G1000NXi and Pro Line 21 avionics systems, with specific requirements for initial and recurrent training programs. Initial training mandates 48 ground school hours and 12 simulator hours, while recurrent training requires 12 ground school hours and 4-8 simulator hours. Key deliverables include complete training for four specific programs: King Air 200 G1000 Initial and Recurrent Training, and King Air 350 PL21 Initial and Recurrent Training. The bid submission deadline is February 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a bid opening at 11:15 AM, and the anticipated contract term spans from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2028.

The solicitation includes a 5% small/micro business preference not to exceed $50,000 for bidders certified by the California Department of General Services, and the DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this specific contract. While DVBE participation is not mandatory, vendors who include DVBE participation may receive an incentive. The contractor must be an approved FAA Part 142 training center and must provide additional training at no cost if students do not meet proficiency standards. The estimated student volume over the contract term includes 5 students for initial training courses, 23 students for recurrent training courses, and 5 students for Recurrent+ATP training. The pricing structure requires per-student costs for various training categories, including a cancellation fee, with specific rates for King Air 350 and King Air 200 initial and recurrent training. The contract also uniquely allows students to attend multiple training courses within one year of their paid initial or recurrent course at no additional charge, and includes provisions for ATP certification during initial or recurrent training without extra cost to CHP.