MSP Bell Helicopter 206L Inspections, Overhauls and Exchange

The Michigan State Police issued Request for Proposal 220000001197 for overhaul and exchange services on one Bell Helicopter 206L-3 (Serial Number 51325). This procurement seeks detailed quotes for the inspection, repair, and overhaul of rotating components including the main rotor hub assembly, transmission assembly, mast assembly, freewheel unit, swashplate and support assembly, and hydraulic actuators. All work must comply with FAA regulations and Bell Helicopter Technical Information (BHTI) maintenance manuals, with overhauls completed within 14 business days after component receipt. Pricing proposals must include all labor, nondestructive testing (NDT) inspection, parts kits, specific component replacements, shop consumables, and return shipping costs on an F.O.B. destination basis with transportation prepaid. The RFP deadline for bidder questions is February 11, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with answers posted by February 15, 2022; proposals are due February 22, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with an anticipated contract begin date of March 1, 2022. The State will award a single Purchase Order to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall price and meeting all RFP requirements, with standard manufacturer warranty information required as part of the bid submission.

This procurement is restricted to Authorized Bell Helicopter Service Centers only, with no alternate bids or subcontractors permitted, and all work must be performed at the contractor's facility with components shipped to and from the Michigan State Police Aviation Unit in Lansing. The contract is subject to the Standard Contract Terms, Federal Provisions Addendum (including Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements if applicable), and background check requirements for personnel accessing criminal justice information systems. Proposals are irrevocable and binding for 180 calendar days from submission, and contracts equal to or greater than $250,000 require State Administrative Board approval. The RFP does not specify a budget range or award value; however, the significant scope of work involving multiple rotating components and the 14-business-day completion requirement suggest a substantial contract value. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, disqualify non-compliant proposals, and consider prior State performance in the award decision.