Single Engine Fixed Wing Aircraft Cessna 206’s

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is requesting bids to purchase two Cessna 206 fixed wing aircraft under ITB FDLE-ITB-2700, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time and public bid opening at 3:30 p.m. at FDLE Headquarters in Tallahassee.

Aircraft must be manufactured in 2017 or newer with fewer than 2,500 total airframe and engine hours. Required avionics include fully integrated Garmin G1000 NXI systems, backup electronic flight information system, Garmin autopilot and transponder, and air conditioning. Seating must accommodate law enforcement mission consoles. The successful bidder must deliver the aircraft to a designated location for inspection, provide maintenance records, log books, flight manuals, FAA airworthiness certificates, and furnish four hours of flight instruction per aircraft upon delivery. All inspection, transportation, and delivery costs are the bidder's responsibility and must be included in the bid price.

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest Grand Total price. Bid prices remain firm for 60 days after opening or until a Purchase Order is issued. Payment is due within 40 days of receiving a proper invoice and receipt of goods per Florida Statutes Section 215.422(b).

Bidders must register in MyFloridaMarketPlace and submit certifications including drug-free workplace, scrutinized companies list, forced labor attestations, E-Verify compliance, and a W-9 form with the Florida Department of Financial Services prior to purchase order issuance. The FDLE will not reimburse any pre-award or post-award fees and costs unless included in the bid price. Written questions are due July 22, 2026.