Title
Purchase of Aircraft Fuel - RFA 18-233 (Ordinance S-44844)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Cutter Aviation to provide aircraft fuel for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $2,957,310. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
This contract will supply aircraft fuel to the Phoenix Police Department's fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft at Deer Valley Airport and Sky Harbor International Airport on an ongoing basis. The Police Department's Air Support Unit has a critical role in ensuring public safety, such as providing support in pursuit situations, performing surveillance, and performing mountain rescues.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived due to the unique requirements of the Police Department. Cutter Aviation is a fixed-base operator (FBO) at Deer Valley Airport where the Air Support Unit is located, and also has a location at Sky Harbor International airport. Cutter Aviation has the infrastructure in place to supply Jet A fuel and aviation gasoline (AV gas) as needed, and dispensing it from mobile trucks into the aircraft. The Air Support Unit requires the FBO to provide fueling services 24-hours a day, 7-days a week and 365-days a year.
The Deputy Finance Director recommends the purchase of aircraft fuel from Cutter Aviation.
Contract Term
The contract term will begin July 1, 2018 and end on June 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
The purchase of aircraft fuel will not exceed $2,957,310. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.