Notice of Intent to Award RFP 250000003057

The Michigan State Police issued Request for Proposal (RFP 250000003057) for a Bell 407 Tpr 6 helicopter overhaul at the 2500-hour service interval. The procurement is a one-time purchase order seeking a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive helicopter maintenance services. The RFP was posted on SIGMA VSS on September 9, 2025, with proposals due by September 26, 2025, and a final award determination scheduled for October 5, 2025. The evaluation methodology employed a pass/fail approach, focusing on vendor compliance with specification requirements including vendor questions, statement of work, general requirements, service requirements, and staffing capabilities. Four bidders submitted proposals: AOG Heliservices, Inc., Paradigm Aviation, Inc., Sterling Corporation DBA Sterling Helicopter, and Summit Helicopters, Inc., with the evaluation conducted by Susan Mellon from Purchasing and Chris Bennett from the Aviation Unit.

No specific set-asides were utilized in this procurement, and none of the bidders were classified as Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Geographically Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The contract award recommendation favored AOG Heliservices, Inc. at $94,174.59, which was significantly lower than competing bids ranging from $149,573.90 to $186,448.66. The procurement represents a targeted maintenance intervention for a specific helicopter model, with the lowest-priced responsible and responsive bidder selected for the contract. The evaluation process thoroughly reviewed each bidder's technical capabilities and compliance with detailed specification requirements to ensure the selected contractor can successfully complete the 2500-hour helicopter overhaul to the Michigan State Police's standards.