Rolls Royce Helicopter Engine for MSP Aviation

The Michigan State Police, Special Operations Division, issued a Request for Proposal on May 17, 2021, for the procurement of one used serviceable Rolls Royce 250-C47B or 250-C47B/8 helicopter engine with required accessories for MSP Aviation. The engine must be in serviceable condition with a minimum of 450 hours remaining before the next 2,000-hour inspection, and must include a hydraulic maneuvering unit (HMU), power modulation actuator (PMA), fuel nozzle, bleed valve, full authority digital engine control (FADEC) electronic control unit (ECU), continuous equipment frequency analyzer (CEFA), and a shipping container. Bidders may submit up to three separate engines but must complete individual RFP submissions for each. The proposal submission deadline is June 1, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time, with a bidder questions deadline of May 20, 2021, and an anticipated contract begin date of July 13, 2021. Delivery is required within 60 days after receipt of order to the Michigan State Police Field Support and Aviation Section in Lansing, Michigan. Pricing must be submitted in modifiable format with all costs included and F.O.B. destination with prepaid transportation charges. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall cost based on purchase price and time remaining on all engine components and modules, with consideration given to total cost of ownership factors and prior performance.

Bidding eligibility is restricted to authorized Rolls Royce Maintenance Centers or authorized Bell Helicopter Customer Service Facilities only; no alternate bids will be accepted. All bidders must meet security requirements including fingerprint-based background checks for personnel accessing criminal justice information systems or facilities. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate. Standard manufacturer warranty must be submitted with the bid, and proposals are valid for a minimum of 180 calendar days from the proposal due date. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.