MSP Bell Helicopter 407 5, 000-Hour Inspections and Overhauls

The Michigan State Police, Special Operations Division, issued a Request for Proposal on October 21, 2021, for the 5,000-hour inspection, repair, and overhaul of rotating components for one Bell 407 Helicopter in compliance with FAA regulations and Bell Helicopter Technical Information standards. The scope of work encompasses eight overhaul categories: Main Rotor Hub Assembly, Transmission Assembly, Mast Assembly, K-Flex Driveshaft Exchange, Freewheel Unit, Swashplate and Support Assembly, Tail Rotor Gearbox, and Tail Rotor Hub Assembly. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing that includes labor, non-destructive testing inspection, parts kits, estimated unknown parts replacement, reworks, shop consumables, and return shipping to the Michigan State Police Aviation Unit in Lansing, with all bids submitted on an F.O.B. Destination basis with transportation charges prepaid. The work must be completed within 14 business days of component receipt, with helicopter components expected to time out in December 2021 or January 2022 and an anticipated contract start date of December 15, 2021. Critical deadlines include October 26, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern for bidder questions, October 28, 2021, for posted answers to questions, and November 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern for proposal submission, with all proposals remaining valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days from the due date. Evaluation criteria focus on detailed pricing accuracy, qualifications to perform FAA-compliant work, and ability to meet the aggressive 14-business-day completion timeline.

Only Authorized Bell Helicopter Repair Facilities are eligible to bid, and subcontracting is strictly prohibited, making this procurement restricted to qualified vendors with specific manufacturer certifications. All contractor personnel accessing criminal justice information systems or facilities must pass fingerprint-based background checks, and staff may be required to wear State-issued identification badges. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance in accordance with applicable state law. Michigan State Police will supply all new life-limited parts, and standard manufacturer warranty applies to all completed work. The contract is subject to State Administrative Board approval if the total award value equals or exceeds $250,000, though the specific budget range or anticipated award value is not disclosed in the RFP documentation.