MSP #574 Bell Helicopter Compressor and Turbine Repair

The Michigan State Police Aviation Unit issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the 2,000-hour inspection and repair of a Rolls Royce Model 250-C30P turbine and compressor engine for a Bell Helicopter 206L-3. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive scope of work including turbine assembly replacement, compressor assembly inspection, gearbox serviceability inspection, engine build and test cell runs, engine rental charges (approximately 300 hours), and all associated shipping costs. Only Authorized Rolls Royce Maintenance Centers are eligible to bid, and bidders must provide their Rolls Royce Certificate number; no subcontractors are permitted, and alternate bids will not be accepted. The solicitation was issued on January 23, 2019, with a deadline for bidder questions on January 28, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. EST, answers to be posted by January 30, 2019. Proposals were due on February 6, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. EST, with an anticipated contract begin date of February 11, 2019 and an estimated delivery date in May 2019. Award will be based on the best combination of deliverables, specifications, delivery timeframes, and price, and the state reserves the right to verify all information, perform reference checks, and request samples or inspect items before making an award recommendation.

This procurement is restricted to Authorized Rolls Royce Maintenance Centers only, which represents a significant limitation on eligible vendors. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Michigan SIGMA system with prices submitted as F.O.B. Destination with transportation charges prepaid, and bidders must indicate their lead time for delivery and confirm that bids remain valid for at least 90 days from the due date. Bidders are required to complete and sign the Confidential Treatment Form and Signature Authority Form, accept the State of Michigan Standard Contract Terms without exception or provide specific exceptions, and provide warranty information with proposal submission. Contractor personnel accessing state facilities must pass fingerprint-based background checks, and the contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, with the State added as an additional insured. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.