Title
Aircraft Parts and Service - IFB 18-137 - Amendment (Ordinance S-51170)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee to allow additional expenditures under Contract 148977 with Precision Heli-Support LLC, for the purchase of aircraft parts and services for the Police Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $500,000.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide aircraft parts and services to operate and maintain the fleet of Airbus AS350B3 (A-Star) helicopters. Currently, the Air Support Unit has five Airbus helicopters that provide airborne support to bureaus and precincts of the Police Department. In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates, routine maintenance and overhauls must be performed to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft fleet. The protocols of routine preventative maintenance require scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on each of the helicopters. The additional funds for continued preventative maintenance and repair work is critical to prevent the helicopters, which are vital to public safety, from being grounded for long periods of time.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on November 30, 2025.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $500,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $11,475,270. Funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Aircraft Parts and Service Contract 148977- Ordinance S-45150 on November 14, 2018;
- Aircraft Parts and Service Contract 148977- Ordinance S-47600 on June 2, 2021;
- Aircraft Parts and Service Contract 148977- Ordinance S-49197 on December 7, 2022.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.