Re-Bid FY26 King Air 350 Maintenance Course - SP

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Division of Aeronautics is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for factory-authorized maintenance training courses for the Beech King Air 350 aircraft. This procurement is open to all vendors in BidBuy and seeks qualified vendors to provide two primary training programs: King Air 350 Initial Maintenance Training, covering aircraft systems, components, inspection procedures, and standard maintenance practices, and King Air 350 Engine Run and Taxi Training, focusing on engine operation, ground handling, and regulatory compliance. The training must meet Federal Aviation Administration regulatory requirements and include both classroom and practical instruction as appropriate. Vendors must provide factory-authorized training delivered by instructors certified and authorized by the aircraft manufacturer or an approved training provider, with proof of factory authorization and instructor credentials required. The proposed schedule includes two classes in Year 1 and one class in Year 2 for each course, totaling six classes across both training programs, with training scheduled at the agency's convenience. Award determination will be based on compliance with mandatory requirements, verification of factory-authorized status, vendor qualifications and experience, and ability to meet scheduling flexibility needs. Pricing must be submitted as all-inclusive per-class costs covering instruction, instructor travel, on-site delivery, and any additional fees, with separate line items for each course and year. The quote is due by May 15, 2026, with the RFQ posted on May 12, 2026.

This procurement is open to all vendors in BidBuy with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the available documentation. All vendors, contractors, and subcontractors must comply with 34 distinct mandatory certifications established by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, including provisions related to educational loan defaults, felony convictions, environmental violations, drug-free workplace standards, equal employment opportunity, cybersecurity compliance, and political contribution restrictions. Vendors must certify compliance at contract execution and maintain ongoing compliance throughout the contract term, with recertification required by January 1 of each fiscal year for multi-year contracts. All subcontracts must include these certifications, subjecting subcontractors to the same compliance obligations as prime contractors. Vendors awarded contracts of $1,000 or more must pay a $15 fee deducted from the first check issued, and they must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The contract may be partially or totally funded with federal funds, with the percentage and total amount to be provided in the award notice, and prevailing wage requirements may apply to applicable service categories. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation.