Mosquito Control_Helicopter Maintenance Services

Pinellas County, Florida is seeking a comprehensive helicopter maintenance services contract for its county-owned Airbus H-125 helicopter used by the Mosquito Control & Vegetation Management operation. The solicitation, numbered 24-0667-ITB, requires an FAA Approved Repair Station with an Air Agency Certificate to provide extensive maintenance services including 30-hour, 100-hour, 150-hour, 750-hour, and 850-hour interval inspections, oil changes for main and tail gearboxes and engine, and repair mechanic specialist services. Contractor mechanics must have specific Airbus and Safran engine maintenance training, and the service facility must be located within 300 miles of Clearwater, Florida. The solicitation was released on June 13, 2024, with questions due by June 20, 2024, and proposals due by June 27, 2024, at 3:00 pm. The helicopter, manufactured in 2023, is estimated to have 150 annual flight hours, and the contract term is set for 60 months.

The contract includes a parts allowance of $75,000 maximum for the five-year term, with contractors required to provide a percentage discount off OEM or MSRP parts. An additional $25,000 in unspecified funding is available for potential extra services, and annual expenditures are capped at $250,000 without a written amendment. The procurement appears to be following a non-competitive oversight process, as evidenced by the Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form, which suggests the specialized nature of the maintenance services may warrant a targeted procurement approach. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The contract seems tailored to address the unique maintenance requirements of the county's specific helicopter, with a focus on specialized technical expertise and proximity to the county's operational facility.