Rolls Royce Turbine/Compressor Inspection/Repair - Trooper 3

The Michigan State Police Aviation Unit is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2,000-hour inspection and repair of a Rolls Royce Model 250-C47B turbine and compressor engine (Serial Number CAE-847071) installed on Bell Helicopter 407 Trooper 3. The scope of work encompasses turbine wheel replacement, compressor assembly inspection, engine gearbox inspection with seal replacement, combustion section inspection, and test cell runs, all performed in accordance with FAA regulations and Rolls Royce C47B maintenance manual specifications. Qualified bidders must provide detailed pricing for turbine labor and parts, compressor labor and components, gearbox inspection and seal replacement, the complete 2,000-hour inspection, and shipping costs to and from the contractor's facility, with all proposals including labor, materials, parts replacement estimates for both known and unknown items, and rework costs. The bidder questions deadline is February 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with answers posted by February 16, 2024, and proposals are due February 23, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. The anticipated contract begin date is March 1, 2024, with engine delivery expected by approximately May 2024, with the exact delivery date to be mutually agreed upon. Evaluation criteria include the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall price, with the State reserving the right to consider prior performance and total cost of ownership. Bidders must also provide complete warranty information including coverage length, issue reporting processes, and repair/replacement procedures.

This procurement is restricted to Authorized Rolls Royce Maintenance Centers only, and no alternate bids or subcontractors are permitted. All personnel with facility access are subject to fingerprint-based background checks, and the contractor must provide detailed explanations of security procedures, identification badge usage, and the scope of background checks performed. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are indicated in the RFP documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced, nor is there mention of existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. The RFP does not specify an award value or budget range, leaving pricing as a competitive element among qualified bidders. The contract will be awarded based on overall value and compliance with technical requirements, with the standard manufacturer warranty applying to all work performed.