Rolls Royce Turbine/Compressor Inspection/Repair Trooper 6

The Michigan State Police Aviation Unit is soliciting proposals through 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-848347) installed in a Bell Helicopter 407 designated as Trooper 6. Only Authorized Rolls Royce Maintenance Centers are eligible to bid, and alternate bids and subcontractors are prohibited. The scope of work includes turbine wheel replacement, compressor assembly inspection, gearbox external inspection with seal replacement, combustion section build kits, and engine test cell runs in full compliance with FAA regulations and the Rolls Royce C47B maintenance manual. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing for all labor, parts, and shipping costs, with distinct itemization of known parts replacement, estimated unknown parts replacement, and rework estimates. The proposal must include detailed warranty information from the manufacturer, including warranty length, reporting procedures, repair timelines, and confirmation that the manufacturer's warranty passes through to the State. All personnel accessing state facilities must pass fingerprint-based background checks, and bidders must provide detailed security procedures, uniform and ID badge protocols, background check company information, and the scope of background checks. Important deadlines include April 8, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern for bidder questions, April 10, 2024, for state responses, and April 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern for proposal submissions through the Michigan SIGMA VSS system. The anticipated contract begin date is April 24, 2024, with completed inspection and repair delivery expected by approximately May 2024. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall price, with consideration given to prior performance, economic impact to the State, and total cost of ownership.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types mentioned in this RFP, though the requirement to be an Authorized Rolls Royce Maintenance Center effectively limits eligible bidders to companies holding that designation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation. The contract will require integration with existing state facilities and systems, as indicated by the mandatory background checks and security protocols for personnel accessing state facilities. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the RFP documentation; however, contracts valued at $250,000 or greater require State Administrative Board approval, suggesting the potential for a significant contract value. The State reserves the right to negotiate terms, request clarifications, issue notices of deficiency, and consider late proposals under specific circumstances.