Title
Aircraft Parts and Services-Requirements Contract IFB 12-084A (Ordinance S-43363)
Description
Request the City Manager, or his designee, to authorize additional expenditures for Contract 133878 with Airbus Helicopters, Inc.; Contract 133875 with AgustaWestland; Contract 133876 with Hi-Line Electric Co; and Contract 133874 with Able Engineering and Component Services, Inc. for the purchase of Aircraft Parts and Services for the Phoenix Police Department, Air Support Unit, originally awarded by City Council approval on May 30, 2012. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The additional funds are necessary for the service and maintenance of the Police Department, Air Support Unit's helicopters. The helicopters are critical to the Police Department in order to support patrol officers, provide crime suppression, and mountain rescue services. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates routine maintenance and overhauls be performed to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft.
Contract Term
The contract term shall begin June 1, 2017 and end on May 31, 2018.
Financial Impact
The additional expenditures of $1,465,000 are being requested upon Council approval through the contract term of May 31, 2018. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by the Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.