Title
Fixed Wing Pilot Training- IFB 19-016-Amendment (Ordinance S-50599)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to Contract 149441 with Bird Acquisition, LLC, dba Aeroguard Flight Training Center, to extend contract term. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed, request to continue using Ordinance S-45431.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide training to new pilots, as in-house pilot training is no longer feasible. This contract will streamline the training process for new pilots and reduce the length of time it takes to achieve the pilot certificates. It will also provide the Air Support Unit with oversight from a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified flight instructor school.
Contract Term
Upon approval the contract will be extended through March 14, 2025, with an option to extend to March 14, 2026.
Financial Impact
The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $285,000 and no additional funds are needed.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Fixed Wing Pilot Training Contract 149441 (Ordinance S-45431) on March 6, 2019.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.