Title
Helicopter Pilot Training and Certification - RFP 17-011A (Ordinance S-47599)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 143815 with Delta Leasing, dba Quantum Helicopters, for the purchase of helicopter pilot training and certification for the Police Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $150,000.
Report
Summary
This contract provides the Phoenix Police Department's Air Support Unit with helicopter pilot training and certification, including flight instruction, pilot certification and instrument rating. The flight training requirements meet all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 14, Parts 141 and 61 for pilots, flight and ground instruction. Additional funds are needed due to new pilots being trained to replace retiring staff.
Contract Term
The contract term is Nov. 1, 2016 through Oct. 31, 2021.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $150,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $800,000. Funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was originally approved by Council on Oct. 19, 2016.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton and the Police Department.