Title
Pratt & Whitney Engine Repairs and Services - Requirements Contract - EXC 21-090 (Ordinance S-47735)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Pratt and Whitney Engine Services, Inc. (Pratt & Whitney) to purchase aircraft parts and provide maintenance and repairs for the Police Department's Air Support Unit, and to waive, or make an exception to, Phoenix City Code, Section 42-18 (Chapter 42 Risk Management, Contract Provisions; Indemnification Prohibition). Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $2,100,000.
Report
Summary
The Police Department's Air Support Unit has two airframes with Pratt & Whitney - the Augusta A109 twin engine rescue helicopter, and the PC-12 Pilatus single engine airplane. Pratt & Whitney is the engine manufacturer and provides engine maintenance, service inspections, aircraft parts, and aircraft avionics and engine overhauls. The Federal Aviation Administration mandates routine maintenance and overhauls are performed to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft fleet. It is critical for the aircraft to remain operational to avoid negative effects on public safety.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo which stated Pratt & Whitney is the manufacturer of the engine, engine parts and the only authorized maintenance service provider.
The Deputy Finance Director recommends that the contract with Pratt & Whitney be accepted.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about July 1, 2021.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $2,100,000; funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton and the Police Department.