Pilot Services

The Missouri Department of Conservation is issuing an Invitation for Bid (MDC 0000000191SL) for pilot services on an as-needed basis. The procurement seeks qualified providers to supply both fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft pilot services for the original contract period of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods available at the Department's discretion. Bidders must provide firm, fixed pricing for 23 units each of fixed-wing pilot services and rotor-wing pilot services during the original contract period, with maximum pricing for renewal periods; all costs associated with service delivery must be included in quoted prices. Pilot qualifications are stringent, requiring Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Certificates with instrument ratings, minimum 2,500 hours of total powered aircraft experience, 2,000 hours of pilot-in-command time (with 100 hours minimum in the last twelve months), current Class I or II Medical Certificates, and applicants must be under 65 years of age. Contractors must maintain liability insurance compliance and demonstrate current business licensing and registration with the Missouri Secretary of State. Responses must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS/MOVERS or by mail to buyer Tanya Senft no later than May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Contract awards will be made to the lowest and best responsive bidder, with no pre-bid conference, tour, or site visit scheduled.

Suppliers must comply with multiple Missouri business requirements, including obtaining a "Vendor No Tax Due" certificate from the Missouri Department of Revenue and enrolling in E-Verify if applicable. Contractors are required to submit monthly reports documenting payments to Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops, with minimum participation set at the greater of $5,000 or 2 percent of total contract value. A current contract exists under number MDC23093, which represents the incumbent vendor relationship. The solicitation does not specify designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted bidder categories, though the sheltered workshop participation requirement indicates a preference for supporting certain designated organizations. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials provided.